{"id":2080,"date":"2019-10-05T09:00:02","date_gmt":"2019-10-05T13:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ghsurgery.com\/?p=2080"},"modified":"2021-11-10T19:53:04","modified_gmt":"2021-11-11T00:53:04","slug":"has-sagging-skin-got-you-down-we-can-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ghsurgery.com\/staging\/blog\/has-sagging-skin-got-you-down-we-can-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Has Sagging Skin Got You Down? We Can Help"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Nobody wants sagging skin, especially not on their face. Yet, at some point, most people encounter some form of facial sagging as they age, whether it\u2019s sagging under the eyes or jawline or drooping jowls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what causes facial skin sagging? And what can be done about it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The team at Graper Harper Cosmetic Surgery shares what you need to know about facial skin sagging, including how you can restore your skin\u2019s youthful appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why\nFacial Skin Sags<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you age, your body produces less collagen and elastin, which are two proteins found in the skin that allow the skin to maintain its structure, elasticity, and tautness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With less natural collagen and elastin in the body, the skin\u2019s ability to bounce back and maintain its structural integrity declines over time, allowing for the formation of wrinkles and sagging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of the facial skin sagging people experience is part of the natural aging process. But lifestyle choices can exacerbate the effects. Stress, smoking, an unhealthy diet, and unprotected sun exposure can all contribute to the rate at which a person\u2019s skin sags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Treatments for Skin Tightening<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to treat sagging skin is prevention. Wear sunscreen every day, properly cleanse and moisturize your face, and try sleeping on your back more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to taking preventative measures, there are both surgical and\nnon-surgical options available to treat sagging skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Retinol and prescription retinoids \u2013 These topical solutions can increase collagen production and encourage greater skin cell turnover. Topical solutions should be applied regularly for the best results.<\/li><li>Non-surgical skin tightening \u2013 Using laser technology, a board-certified plastic surgeon can heat the skin\u2019s dermal layer to stimulate collagen production, working to lift and tighten the skin over time. Multiple treatments are usually required, but there is little to no downtime, and non-surgical skin tightening is effective for people with mild to moderate sagging.<\/li><li>Dermal fillers \u2013 Made with hyaluronic acid, fillers, such as <a href=\"\/procedures\/non-surgical\/juvederm\/\">Juvederm<\/a> and Restylane, can temporarily fill and plump sagging skin in the cheeks, nasolabial folds, and under the eyes.<\/li><li>Facelift \u2013 For more substantial facial sagging, surgery may be the most effective approach. After recovery, a facelift can offer immediate and long-lasting results.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Book an Appointment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about how you can treat sagging facial skin, call or email the expert term at Graper Harper Cosmetic Surgery to <a href=\"\/contact\/\">schedule a consultation<\/a> with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons, Dr. Robert Graper or Dr. Garrett Harper.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"grp-excerpt\">\n<p>Nobody wants sagging skin, especially not on their face. 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