What Causes Skin Laxity?
There are three types of skin laxity: that resulting from yo-yo dieting after pregnancy, that due to significant weight loss following an extended period of obesity, and the skin laxity caused by aging, which typically appears in your fifties and can be exacerbated by various factors. The elastin fibres, which are responsible for skin tightness and firmness, become less abundant as the body slows down. The same goes for collagen, which is essential for the skin's quality.
The areas affected by skin aging include the facial contour, neck, cheekbones, arms, breasts, lower abdomen, inner thighs, and buttocks. External factors can also accelerate this process, such as tobacco, the sun which dries the skin and damages the proteins and acids that maintain youthfulness, and the effects of gravity.
Why Opt for HIFU Ultrasound?
The HIFU treatment enhances the firmness of the facial skin. The focused ultrasound targeting facial skin laxity (HIFU) affects all layers of the skin: muscles or fatty tissues depending on the area, deep dermis, and epidermis. As a result, the skin's fibroblasts will produce more collagen, restoring firmness and elasticity. This method can also treat the hypodermis, meaning the fat beneath the double chin or lower cheeks.
The doctor marks clearly defined lines to ensure that the ultrasound penetrates the skin effectively. The almost painless session (with some tingling) will help reshape the facial contour. While one session may be sufficient, it is advisable to wait at least six weeks before considering a second. The HIFU treatment is recommended for laxity in the neck and décolletage, drooping eyelids, sagging eyebrows, or malar bags (at the cheekbones). Although results are visible from the first session, they will continue to improve over time.
Why Choose Morpheus Treatment?
The Morpheus treatment is the latest technology combining radiofrequency with microneedling (using micro-needles that deliver fibroblast-stimulating currents directly to the targeted area). This treatment can remodel the skin at various levels as it allows for control over the depth of needle penetration. It is used on various areas in cases of facial laxity (eyelids, contours, double chin or sagging cheeks...), for example.
This treatment induces a tightening effect that fractionally reshapes the face and body. Radiofrequency enables deep action, thereby promoting skin firming. Morpheus presents an appealing alternative for individuals seeking in-depth treatment that is not invasive.
Makeup removal is mandatory, along with the application of a numbing cream prior to the session. The very fine needles penetrate the skin with minimal pain at a depth ranging from 1 to 8 millimetres. This allows for effective treatment of varying skin thicknesses. The treatment operates with a triple action: contraction of tissue for improved firmness and elasticity, heating to address skin pressure, and coagulation and reduction of subcutaneous fatty tissues. Results appear gradually over the weeks following treatment as the body produces collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid.
Before proceeding, be sure to discuss with a professional who can guide you towards the technique that best meets your needs.
