Sagging and volume loss may need different approaches
Ultrasound treatments for laxity and fillers for volume loss have different aims and research populations. We distinguish which changes are most prominent. [1][2]
Skin laxity & ageing
Care guide by concern
We assess sagging around the cheeks and jawline alongside areas of volume loss. The type and timing of previous lifting or injectable treatments are helpful.
What causes facial sagging, and what should be assessed?
We assess sagging around the cheeks and jawline alongside areas of volume loss. The type and timing of previous lifting or injectable treatments are helpful.
If this sounds familiar
- When I look in the mirror, my jawline seems less defined than it used to be
- My nasolabial folds look deeper and my cheeks feel like they've drooped
- People tell me I look tired in photos
- I've looked into lifting, but I'm not sure which procedure is right for me
What causes and skin changes are assessed?
- 01Sagging and volume loss may need different approaches
- 02Consider both the potential and limits of lifting
Choosing a treatment for your concern
Ultrasound lifting
We discuss treatment areas and depth when laxity is a concern.
Radiofrequency lifting
Skin thickness and elasticity help determine whether heat-based treatment is appropriate.
Thread lifting
We consider the location of sagging, tissue condition and recovery demands.
Hyaluronic acid fillers
We check for volume loss alongside sagging and discuss only the areas that need attention.
Skin laxity & ageing: common questions
What if I have both sagging and volume loss?
We assess which change is more pronounced and any previous procedures. Firming and volume restoration have different purposes, so we discuss the most relevant approach first.
Does nonsurgical lifting give surgical results?
It should not be described as equivalent to surgery. Expected changes and limitations depend on tissue condition and the extent of sagging.
Results and recovery vary from person to person.
Before choosing treatment
What to expect and consider
Consider both the potential and limits of lifting
Focused-ultrasound studies report improvements in facial and neck laxity. Assessment methods differ and long-term follow-up is limited. They do not establish one device’s superiority or results equivalent to surgery. [1]
Studies and sources 2
1. Systematic review and meta-analysis · 2020
Focused ultrasound for facial and neck laxity
The analysis reviewed studies assessing improvements in facial and neck laxity.
- Study population
- 17 studies involving 477 people receiving focused ultrasound to the face or neck
- Limitations
- Assessment methods and follow-up times differed, with limited long-term data. The review does not establish brand superiority or equivalence to surgery.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of safety and efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for face and neck rejuvenation. Lasers in medical science (2020).
2. Patient-reported outcomes from a multicenter randomized trial · 2015
Hyaluronic acid filler for midface volume
The study followed satisfaction and injection-site responses after a specific hyaluronic acid filler.
- Study population
- 235 treated participants with at least moderate midface volume deficit
- Limitations
- The data are specific to the product, site and patient-reported outcomes. They do not establish results for under-eyes, lips or other ingredients such as Juvelook Volume.
A Multicenter, Single-Blind Randomized, Controlled Study of a Volumizing Hyaluronic Acid Filler for Midface Volume Deficit: Patient-Reported Outcomes at 2 Years. Aesthetic surgery journal (2015).
General information based on external research and guidance. It does not represent an individual diagnosis or this clinic’s results.
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