What is Sagging skin and Why Does It Occur?

Ptosis is the medical term used to describe the sagging or drooping of tissues, which commonly affects areas like the eyelids, cheeks, and the soft tissues of the face (such as the double chin). This sagging is a key factor in facial aging, where the contours of the face become distorted, leading to what many refer to as the "drooping" appearance of aging.

Treatments for Ptosis Offered by Cosmetic Surgeons and Dermatologists:

1. Thread Lifting

This method tightens the facial contour using special threads placed under the skin. These threads act like scaffolding to maintain the shape of the face and prevent the formation of folds and sagging.

2. Non-Surgical Procedures

Options like radiofrequency, laser therapy, microcurrents, and ultrasound can rejuvenate the skin by stimulating collagen and promoting elasticity.

3. Plastic Surgery

For more advanced cases, surgeons offer procedures that remove excess skin to restore youthful contours.

Anatomy of the Jaw: Why Tissues Begin to Sag

Over time, the clear contours of the jawline can lose their sharpness, resulting in sagging tissues. This occurs because the lower jaw connects to the skull through the temporomandibular joint and a group of chewing muscles. These muscles lose their strength and elasticity over the years, causing the face to droop and lose its youthful shape.

In youth, most people have a sharp jaw angle of 90-100 degrees. As this angle changes with age, it results in the formation of sagging jowls, dramatically altering facial features.

What Causes Ptosis?

1. Muscle Sarcopenia (Loss of Muscle Mass)

As facial muscles lose volume with age, they can no longer support the skin as they once did. Studies show that, by adulthood, the volume of certain facial muscles can be significantly smaller than in infancy, leading to sagging and drooping skin.

2. Bone Resorption

Aging also leads to the resorption of facial bones, particularly around the eye sockets and upper jaw. This loss of bone mass removes the support for soft tissues, leading to eye bags, droopy eyelids, and pronounced nasolabial folds.

3. Jaw Transformation

With age, the "youth angle" of the jaw diminishes. The loss or wear of teeth can also affect facial symmetry and structure, further contributing to sagging.

4. Fluid Retention and Swelling

Chronic muscle tension can trap fluids in the face, leading to swelling. This fluid retention causes the tissues to sag, worsening the appearance of ptosis.

5. Weight Fluctuations

Rapid weight loss can result in sagging skin, as the skin doesn’t have enough time to adjust to the body's changes.

6. Posture

Poor posture, such as slouching or hunching, can contribute to ptosis by misaligning the muscles and tissues in the face and neck, resulting in sagging skin.

Why Cosmetic Procedures Alone Won’t Solve Ptosis

To effectively combat ptosis, it’s important to understand that the sagging appearance isn’t solely a skin issue. The real problem lies beneath the skin in the muscles and bones, which lose mass and support over time. This is why focusing only on skin-tightening treatments won’t provide long-term results. At FACESTELLAR, we target the root causes of ptosis rather than just masking the symptoms.

What Does FACESTELLAR Offer?

1. Restore Blood Flow

We improve circulation to nourish the muscles, bones, and skin, promoting natural rejuvenation.

2. Reduce Swelling

By normalizing lymphatic and venous drainage, we help prevent fluid buildup, reducing puffiness and sagging.

3. Relax the Jaw Muscles

By easing the tension in the chewing muscles, we prevent the face from "drooping" over time.

4. Revitalize Fascia

Strengthening the fascia (connective tissue) supports the skin from within, maintaining a youthful appearance.

5. Boost Collagen Production

Collagen is key to firm, elastic skin, and our methods help stimulate its natural production.

In simple terms, FACESTELLAR offers solutions that give clients youthful, natural beauty without surgery or injections. Our goal is to restore confidence and enhance natural beauty, ensuring long-lasting results.