Pittwater Life April 2024 Issue

Hair & Beauty
with Sue Carroll
Skin Laxity presentation and
the right device for treatment
The Local Voice Since 1991
Skin laxity is a common
sign of ageing and can
affect various areas of the
body such as the face, neck,
arms, legs or abdomen. It
occurs when the skin loses its
elasticity, resulting in a saggy,
loose appearance.
Loss of skin elasticity may
present as:
Fine lines and wrinkles: When
skin loses its elasticity in the
dermal matrix (second layer of
skin), it is prone to fine lines
and wrinkles. These lines can
appear deeper and more prominent
over time.
Jowls: As we age the bones
tend to shrink, leading to the
muscular layer (SMAS) and
dermal layer to then droop and
create the jowls.
Drooping Eyelids: As with
the jowls, this drooping tissue
affects the orbital area. Ptosis
(the drooping of the skin of the
upper eyelid) can be the result.
Crepey Skin: When the support
in the dermal matrix is lost or
declines, and the surrounding
glycosaminoglycans (GAG’S),
that provide the cushioning and
the environment of collagen
and elastin, this depletion leads
to the skin having the appearance
of thin, tissue-like skin.
Skin laxity is caused by a
combination of intrinsic (internal)
and extrinsic (external)
factors that affect the skin’s
structure and function. Some of
the scientific causes are:
Age and hormonal changes:
Where the collagen and elastin
fibres, which provide support
and elasticity to the skin,
degrade over time, leading to
thinning and sagging. Additionally,
the skin’s ability to produce
new collagen and elastin
decreases with age.
Exposure to prolonged UV
radiation: From the sun damages
the collagen and elastin
fibres. This damage can result
in the formation of wrinkles
and sagging.
Certain lifestyle factors: Such
as poor diet, lack of sleep,
excessive alcohol, and smoking
all add to oxidative stress
resulting in the skin breaking
down and not having the ability
to regenerate.
Genetics: Can play a huge part
in the loss of laxity in the skin,
and this can happen earlier in
some compared to others.
Other areas: Glycation, dehydration,
significant weight
loss and extreme temperature
environments.
When choosing the most
appropriate treatment for your
area of concern there are several
factors to review such as:
n Different areas will respond
better to one treatment rather
than another, HIFU, RF, RF
Microneedling and Plasma
Fibroblast can provide more
significant skin tightening for
moderate to severe skin laxity,
while microneedling will address
fine lines and moderate
skin laxity.
n Different modalities are
better suited for specific areas
of the body. HIFU and RF can
be used on the face and body,
while RF Needling and microneedling
are primarily used
on the face and neck. Plasma
can be used on the face and
body but is not suitable for all
body areas.
n Depending on your timeline
for your result HIFU and Plasma
can provide more immediate
results, while RF and RF Needling
usually require multiple
treatments.
n Your pain tolerance this also
must be a strong consideration
for the appropriate treatment.
n Budget is also a consideration.
HIFU and Plasma
Fibroblast are typically more
expensive than RF, RF Needling
and Microneedling (pictured).
What is the primary skin
concern?
A. moderate to severe laxity
B. fine lines and wrinkles
C. Mild to moderate skin laxity
Which area do you want to
target?
A. face and body
B. face and neck
C. face only
How soon do you want the
results?
A. Immediate
B. within a few weeks to
months
C. over time with multiple treatments
How much downtime will you
tolerate?
A. no downtime
B. some downtime
C. little to no downtime
What is your budget?
A. high
B. moderate
C. low
It is so important to combine
both in-Clinic treatments, a
good home care regime and
a healthy lifestyle in order to
achieve your optimum results.
Sue Carroll is at the forefront
of the beauty, wellness
and para-medical profession
with 35 years’ experience on
Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
She leads a dedicated team
of professionals who are
passionate about results for
men and women.
info@skininspiration.com.au
www.skininspiration.com.au
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