Anti-Ageing Skin conditions treated at our Sevenoaks clinic

Volume Loss, Crepey Skin and Saggy Skin

As we age, our skin naturally begins to lose its elasticity and firmness. This can lead to saggy skin, crepey skin and volume loss on the face, neck, and other areas of the body. Sagging skin is one of the most common signs of ageing that many people experience as they get older.

Expert knowledge by trained GP

What causes saggy skin, crepey skin and volume loss?

The main causes of sagging skin and volume loss are a combination of factors such as sun exposure, smoking, poor diet, lack of exercise and genetics. Sun exposure breaks down collagen in your skin which leads to wrinkles and sagging over time. Smoking also contributes to premature ageing by reducing blood flow to your facial tissues which can cause them to sag more quickly than normal.

Poor diet and lack of exercise can also contribute by not providing enough nutrients for healthy cell regeneration or keeping muscles toned which helps keep your face looking firmer longer. Genetics play a role too; if you have family members who experienced early signs of ageing then it’s likely you will too.

Another type of sagging that often occurs with age is crepey skin – this is when thin layers form on top of each other creating an uneven texture across the surface area affected - you will usually see crepey skin under eyes or crepey cheeks.

Crepey skin usually appears due to dehydration caused by environmental factors like sun damage or cold weather, but it can be exacerbated by lifestyle choices such as smoking or drinking alcohol excessively.

What are the most common areas of concern for sagging skin, creepy skin and volume loss?

Areas that people start to notice as becoming saggy, losing volume, or becoming crepey as they get older on the face, neck, and body can be treated at Dr. Paulina Charlesworth’s skin clinic include:

Upper face

  • Sagging skin on the forehead is a common issue that many people face. The cause of this problem can be attributed to volume loss in the face, which leads to sagging and wrinkles. 

    Fortunately, there are treatments available for those who want to reduce or eliminate their sagging skin. At her clinic in Sevenoaks Dr Paulina Charlesworth offers non-surgical solutions such as Radiofrequency Microneedling and HIFU treatments that can help restore lost volume and improve your appearance by stimulating collagen production.

  • Sunken temples are a common sign of volume loss in the face. As we age, our skin begins to sag and lose its elasticity which can cause our facial features to become hollowed out or sunken looking. 

    Sevenoaks is an area that sees many people suffering from this issue due to natural ageing process as well as lifestyle factors such as smoking and sun exposure. There are several treatments available for those who want to restore their youthful look by restoring lost volume in the temples such as dermal fillers

  • Sagging cheeks can be a symptom of ageing skin as it is caused by the loss of volume in the mid-face area. This can cause your face to lose its natural contours and make you look older than you are. 

    The good news is that there are Dr Paulina Charlesworth provides anti-ageing treatments available at her Sevenoaks clinic which will help tighten your sagging cheeks for a fresher, more youthful complexion. 

    These treatments such as HIFU work by lifting and firming skin's support tissues and boosting natural collagen and elastin production, creating an overall tighter appearance while still looking natural. Other non invasive aesthetic treatments such as dermal fillers also help restore a more youthful appearance.

  • Crepey cheeks are a common symptom of an ageing face. As the skin loses volume due to various factors, cheeks can become saggy and appear uneven. 

    This type of facial ageing has been linked to environmental stressors, such as UV exposure or smoking. To address this problem, Dr. Paulina Charlesworth offers anti-ageing treatments tailored explicitly for mature and ageing skin types that target crepey cheeks through gentle, non-surgical lifting techniques such as HIFU, improving the quality of the skin with skin boosters or texture with Radiofrequency microneedling or Fractional laser treatment.

    Treatments work by tightening sagging tissues around the midface so they look fuller with improved contours.

Eyes

  • Tear troughs are dark circles and hollow areas under the eyes that can make one look tired or aged. While these may be a normal part of ageing, many people suffer from tear trough depression in order to treat them effectively. 

    Treatments for tear troughs include a specialist dermal filler Redensity II and skin resurfacing treatments such as Fractional laser treatment or chemical peels to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fade dark circles. Anti-Ageing creams might also be used to reduce puffiness around the eye area and improve skin elasticity which helps prevent further sagging due to age related changes. Finally, skin boosters help to nourish tear trough area improving its appearance.

    At her clinic in Sevenoaks Dr Paulina Charlesworth can advise and prescribe the best medical-grade skin care to treat the eye area.

  • Dark circles under eyes can be caused by many factors such as genetic predisposition, lack of sleep, or stress. Fortunately, there are treatments available that address this problem and help reduce the appearance of dark circles under eyes. 

    Dr Paulina recommends two main types of treatments: anti-ageing products like retinol creams, and skincare routines with inbuilt SPF protection to counteract sun damage which contributes towards most discolouration of skin around the eyes. Dark eye circles are often treated together with non invasive tear trough treatments.

    At her clinic in Sevenoaks Dr Paulina Charlesworth can advise and prescribe the best medical-grade skin care to treat dark circles under eyes.

  • Crepey skin under the eyes is a common skin problem caused by ageing, sun damage, genetics and other environmental factors. 

    It can cause dark circles or drooping around the eye area and make you look older than your age. Fortunately, there are treatments available to reduce the appearance of crepey skin such as using an anti-ageing cream with retinol or hyaluronic acid to hydrate the delicate under eye area. 

    Dr Paulina Charlesworth can advise and prescribe the best medical-grade skin care to treat crepey skin under eyes. 

    You may also try fractional laser treatments which stimulate collagen production or microneedling or dermal fillers to help plump up thinning areas below the eyes for a more youthful look.

Lower Face

  • As we age, our skin inevitably loses its firmness and elasticity, leading to sagging jowls and an ageing neck. 

    While surgical facelifts have traditionally been the go-to treatment for these issues, many patients are now seeking non-invasive alternatives, such as HIFU and dermal fillers, alongside treatments such as Botox injections Nefertiti neck lift, Skin Booster injections, and medical-grade skincare like ZO Skin Health. 

    In Sevenoaks, patients can benefit from these aesthetic medicine treatments at Dr Paulina’s skin clinic and achieve a more youthful, rejuvenated appearance without undergoing surgery.

  • Marionette lines, also known as 'smile lines' or melomental folds, are wrinkles that form around the corner of your mouth. 

    These wrinkle can become more pronounced with age due to thinning and loss in skin elasticity.

    Fortunately there are treatments available to help reduce their appearance and delay premature ageing such as lower face Botox injectionsFractional laser treatment, dermal fillers and medical-grade skincare like ZO Skin Health. 

    In Sevenoaks, patients can benefit from these aesthetic medicine treatments at Dr Paulina’s skin clinic and achieve a more youthful, rejuvenated appearance.

  • Decolettage treatments are becoming increasingly popular as people look for ways to reduce the signs of ageing on their skin. People might choose such procedures for a variety of reasons, including sun damage, wrinkles or age spots. 

    There is an extensive range of creams and serums that can be used to help hydrate the area while minimising the appearance of fine lines and dark areas by encouraging collagen production beneath the surface. 

    Many patients also opt for Fractional laser treatment in order to even out pigmentation issues around décolletages, due to its efficacy at targeting deep set wrinkles without risking any further adverse reactions from harsh chemicals or drugs which may make them more susceptible sunburns. You can also use HIFU Treatment and skin booster injections to treat the area. 

  • Lip enhancement and even less invasive Botox 'lip flips' procedures have gained immense popularity in recent years. They are used to enhance the appearance of the lips and help people achieve the look they desire. 

    Whether you are looking to achieve dramatic long island lips or for subtle fillers to restore ageing lips, there are many options available in Sevenoaks and Dr Paulina will discuss your desired result to ensure that she uses the best type of dermal filler and technique for your desired result. One of the most popular options for lip enhancement in Sevenoaks is lip fillers to define lips' contour and/or volume. 

    Dermal filler lip enhancement is a cosmetic treatment where hyaluronic acid Dermal Fillers are injected into the lips to add volume, shape and/or definition. This treatment is ideal for those who want to achieve a more plump and fuller look in their lips. Lip fillers also provide a natural-looking result, making them an excellent option for those who want to achieve subtle results.

  • A double chin can be a source of self-consciousness for many people, regardless of their overall weight. HIFU can be used to target the submental area, which is the region just beneath the chin. The treatment can tighten the skin and reduce the appearance of a double chin, providing a more defined jawline.

The Body

  • Many people struggle with excess fat and skin on their upper arms, often referred to as "bingo wings." This can be difficult to address with exercise and diet alone, as it can be a result of age-related changes in the skin and muscles in the area. HIFU can help to tighten and tone the skin, giving the appearance of more youthful, firm arms. This treatment can also break down stubborn fat cells in this area for a more contoured look.

  • Love handles are another common area where people tend to accumulate excess fat. HIFU can target these stubborn fat cells and help break them down, leading to a more sculpted and toned appearance in the hips and waistline.

  • The thighs are a particularly challenging area for many people, as they can be predisposed to storing fat. HIFU by Lynton can be used to tone and firm the inner and outer thighs, making them look slimmer and smoother. The treatment works by stimulating collagen production in the skin, which tightens the skin and helps to break down fat cells over time.

    HIFU by Lynton is a minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment option for addressing volume loss in the body. By targeting specific areas like the arms, chin, waistline, and thighs, HIFU can help to tighten and tone the skin, break down stubborn fat cells, and provide a more youthful, rejuvenated appearance. If you're interested in learning more about this treatment in Sevenoaks book an appointment with Dr Paulina.

What are the main treatments for saggy skin, crepey skin and volume loss?

  • Dermal fillers are used to help add volume, reduce crepey skin and improve saggy skin.

    In her Sevenoaks clinic Dr Paulina can use specialist dermal fillers injected into hollows under the eyes to help conceal dark eye bags or can create a lifting effect on the cheeks and shape the mid-face area.

    Dermal fillers can also be used to give definition back to the jawline and temples. Other, softer dermal fillers can be used to help erase marionette lines, smoker’s lines, crow’s feet or number 11 lines.

    Finally, very fine dermal filler and skin boosters can be used to plump up crepey or loose / saggy skin all over on your face, neck or hands for a younger look.

    Hyaluronic acid (HA) is the main ingredient in these products, which is naturally found in your skin and helps it retain moisture for volume and suppleness.

    When strategically injected into targeted areas, dermal fillers can give you an enhanced look by providing fullness or lift to areas such as cheeks or jowls while smoothing out fine lines.

  • Microneedling is a skin treatment which involves using tiny single-use needles to prick the surface of your skin.

    This stimulation causes the body’s natural healing process to be initiated, resulting in greater collagen and elastin production that helps improve wrinkles, lines, and saggy skin.

    Additionally, it physically breaks down any pigmentation, sunspots or uneven texture on the face – giving you an overall smoother complexion while allowing you to maintain all your natural features.

    It's a great alternative if you're looking for ways to look younger without undergoing dermal fillers.

    The new Radiofrequency (RF) technology incorporated into a Microneedling treatment helps to regenerate collagen in the deep layer of skin, known as the dermis.

    This dual effect on tissue is able to treat many textural and aging issues such as acne scars, stretch marks, saggy skin, open pores and wrinkles – Radiofrequency Microneedling is an advanced approach that produces more effective results than either process alone.

  • HIFU - High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound – is a treatmentoptionwithin the world of aesthetic medicine that uses ultrasound technology to encourage collagen production and lift the deepest layers of skin on our necks and jowls, providing results similar to those achieved with facelift surgery.

    It’s the latest revolutionary skin tightening and lifting treatment that improves skin’s firmness and provides natural looking face and neck lifts without the need for an anaesthetic and invasive surgery.

    This non-surgical skin tightening, and firming solution is specifically designed for 30+ individuals who are looking for a painless alternative way to get smooth, glowing, less sagging skin without any needles or injectables involved.