Sagging Face

Consumers are always interested in maintaining a youthful appearance, and as the global population's median age increases, this market is increasingly expanding.

Numerous studies have shown that gravity is not the only determinant of ageing, which is a complex process involving tissue atrophy and bone resorption. These two factors create a hollowing and sagging appearance with a loss of facial volume and contours, which have a profound effect on the appearance of the mid face. Most people can see that they are looking older but do not recognize that volume loss is the reason that their face is beginning to "sink" and "sag".

Traditionally traditional surgical face-lifts have been used to tighten skin and muscle and reduce the appearance of sagging but surgery cannot restore lost volume. For those who would rather steer clear of going under the knife to shave a few years off their appearance, a new aesthetic procedure that works without visible wounding the skin is quickly gaining popularity… The Liquid Facelift.

The Liquid Facelift is a facial contouring procedure that involves the use of strategically placed Botox and Dermal Fillers around the face. This "injectable facelift" can create a younger, plumper look and address concerns like lines, wrinkles, volume loss and sagging. This "injectable facelift" has been making a noticeable impact in aesthetic medicine during the past few years. It is typically more subtle than surgery and an increasing number of individuals are trying liquid facelift procedures before traditional face lift and fat transfer procedures. The final result is very dependent on the experience of the injector and Botox incorrectly placed can actually cause the brow or jawline to droop.

At Clínica Privé, there are numerous non surgical options to treat a sagging face which include the:

• Liquid Facelift,
• Laser facelift with skin tightening devices such as EndyMED 3DEEP and VContour II
• Combination treatments such as 3D Skin Rejuvenation
• Carboxytherapy

Clínica Privé Tip

With our signature non surgical, laser face lift treatment, 3D Skin Rejuvenation and by introducing the Liquid Facelift, the prospect of more defined cheek bones, a sleeker jaw line and an open brow are now possible for all our patients.

Volume loss around the eye area is another indication for Dermal Fillers correction. Take a good look at the area under your eyes. Is there a hollow trough between the base of the puff and the top of your cheek? Surgery to address tear trough hollows is not always appropriate but tear-trough rejuvenation with dermal fillers brings back youthful volume and contours the lower eyelids in a safe and minimally invasive way. You'll have a series of microinjections along the line of the hollow using ONLY the following Dermal Fillers Restylane or Perlane - hyaluronic gel fillers - followed by a little gentle massage to distribute the gel evenly. There is only minimal discomfort and the procedure only takes about 10 minutes. There could be a little swelling and a 10% chance of bruising around the eyes but they soon settle if the treatment has been done correctly. You'll see the results instantly and a follow up dermal filler treatment 4 weeks later to fine tune the area can be expected. The eyelid area is very unforgiving, and if the correct Dermal Fillers is NOT placed correctly, continued puffiness and discoloration can be expected months later. After the final treatment, the effects can last around 2 to 5 years. As the result is very injector dependent it's best to seek out an EXPERIENCED injector to carry out the treatment.