Skin laxity, also known as sagging skin, is a common sign of ageing where the skin loses its elasticity and firmness, leading to a loss of tightness and a more drooping appearance. This happens as we age because the skin produces less collagen and elastin, proteins that provide structure and elasticity. Besides ageing, extrinsic factors like excessive sun exposure, smoking, and weight fluctuations can contribute to skin laxity. Further loss of volume from supporting facial bone and fat pads with ageing compounds the effect (refilling lost volume treatments).
Rejuvenation of your skins cellular mechanisms to essentially firm is best achieved through a multi-modality approach as the normal ageing process is complex and multi-factorial. By replacing the essential elements missing in the various layers of your skin, rejuvenation and firming can improve. Results are completely natural, retaining your unique identity, as the firming occurs across your own supporting frame work.
Neck
The ageing neck is characterized by wrinkles, sagging skin, and a loss of firmness and elasticity. Often an area of concern due to advanced signs of ageing not in keeping with the more youthful maintained face.
Common signs include:
- Horizontal lines and wrinkles
- Sagging skin
- Vertical bands
- Loss of volume
- Uneven skin tone
Décolleté
The Décolleté is prone to signs of ageing due to excessive sun exposure, skin thinning, and lifestyle factors. This area can develop wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and a loss of elasticity. Ageing signs are often compounded in Full-breasted women as sleeping on their sides increases the wrinkle formation.
Hands
Ageing hands are characterized by a loss of volume and elasticity, leading to prominent veins and tendons, wrinkles, and age spots. These changes are often more noticeable on hands due to thinner skin and frequent sun exposure.
Scalp
Scalp ageing is a real and often overlooked process that mirrors the changes seen in facial skin as we age. It involves a decline in collagen and elastin production, leading to a thinner, drier, and less elastic scalp. The hair follicles themselves can weaken, leading to thinner hair strands and a slower growth cycle.
CaHA redraping / firming treatments
Also known as HArmonyCA, is a hybrid biostimulator for treatment of skin laxity. It combines hyaluronic acid (HA) and calcium hydroxyapatite (CaHA) to provide both immediate and long-term skin rejuvenation by naturally firming the skin through its own collagen production. The tightening and lifting effect can last up to 18 months or even longer.
CaHA treatments work by stimulating the skin’s natural collagen production, which helps to improve skin elasticity, firmness, and overall appearance. Results are completely natural, an essential requirement from patients.
The treatment is provided via a single needle entry and cannula. With little to no down time and excellent comfort, it is a favorite of patients as apart from firming, it provides for long-lasting excellent skin quality and texture rejuvenation.
- C technique, with the “C” pattern, injections are strategically placed along the jawline, anterior ear, and cheek, following the shape of the letter “C” or similar curved pattern. - Costs 11,000 Rand for 2 syringes.
- C-Plus technique, with the “C-Plus” approach, injections extend the treatment area to involve the pre-jowl sulcus and sub-malar area (middle cheek), using the same entry point, but with more targeted spread. - Costs 15,000 Rand for 3 syringes.
Treatment requirements are adjusted to clinical outcomes on follow up and must also take into consideration the benefits gained from other treatment modalities such as hydration, PRP, Dermalux LED…
Firm skin can be beautifully preserved through a yearly or two yearly treatment with the 2 syringe C technique or 3 syringe C+ technique.
For skin with advanced sagginess, for accelerated rejuvenation to occur, up to 4-6 syringes should be provided in the first year for optimal results. This can be completed in two C-Plus treatments 6 months apart (30,000 Rand) or two to three C treatments 4 monthly (22,000-36,000 Rand).
PLLA or Poly-L-Lactic acid redraping / firming treatments
Also known as Sculptra, known for its ability to stimulate collagen, leading to gradual and natural-looking improvements in skin volume, firmness, and overall appearance.
The effects of PLLA treatments are not immediate; improvements are seen over several months as collagen production is stimulated.
PLLA treatments can provide results that last up to two years or more, making it a long-term solution for skin rejuvenation.
Cost 12,000 Rand for two vials of PLLA or 7,000 Rand for one vial.
Depending on the amount of skin laxity present, repeat treatments at month 3 are recommended if advanced sagging skin is present. For the face best results are with two vials in one setting. Areas such as Neck / Décolleté / Hands benefit well from one vial of PLLA.
In your consultation with Dr. Lahey, treatments for initial active skin rejuvenation and long-term maintenance for specific regions will be discussed
Redraping treatment through hydration
Correct use of hyaluronic acid skin boosters will result in noticeable improvements in hydration, tightness and firmness of your skin. This forms a key component of firming as it not only improves collagen production, it also enables the already existing collagen and elastin to provide far better support, essentially plumping your skin. If in depleted state, may require early repeat treatments at month 4 to rebuild natural reservoir levels, followed by 9 monthly to yearly preventative care.
Cost 7,000 Rand for 2 syringes (face), single syringe 3,500 (Neck, Décolleté, hands, Scalp)
Redraping treatment using 60 essential ingredients for collagen production
Revitalization and Hydration of tired or dull skin
Redensification of mature or slack skin
Filling of superficial wrinkles
- Free Hyaluronic acid (+/-) to hydrate and activate cells
- 12 vitamins (+/-) essential for fibroblast cell stimulation and collagen synthesis. Antioxidant Vitamin C & E neutralizing free radicals and protecting skin from oxidative stress.
- 24 Amino acids (+/-) essential for synthesis of collagen and elastin.
- 6 Co-enzymes (+/-) regulating metabolic reactions for skin cell metabolism.
- 5 Nucleosides (+/-) for regulating genes responsible of collagen and elastin production.
- 6 Minerals (+/-) involved in metabolic reactions for collagen production
- Glutathione (+/-) a strong powerful antioxidant.
- Treatment protocol involves 3 sessions. Provided in the superficial epidermis of sensitive thin skin regions as well as the deep epidermal layer.
- Initialization (session 1) D-Day
- Correction (session 2) D-Day + 3 weeks
- Stabilization (session 3) D-Day + 6 weeks
Treatment Cost 2,500 Rand per treatment
Redraping treatment through PRP and PRP Gel therapy
PRP and PRP Gel are treatments that uses a concentration of a patient’s own platelets which is crucial for the body’s natural healing process. The combined effect of intense growth factor release from PRP and sustained long-term release from PRP Gel specifically placed at various skin depths stimulate cell regeneration and tissue repair. Specific to skin rejuvenation, it stimulates new collagen production as well as new vessel growth. The PRP Gel also acts as a natural filler, providing volume for 4 months, in which time a frame work of new collagen growth can be built on for long-term sustainable results.
PRP Eyes 3,000 Rand
PRP Eyes/Face 7,000 Rand
PRP Eyes/Face/Neck 10,000 Rand
PRP Eyes/Face/Neck/Décolleté 13,000 Rand
PRP Neck or Décolleté 5,000 Rand
Skin bio-remodeling through Dermalux LED light therapy
The number of LED light treatments needed varies based on your skin concerns and goals.
- The perfect add on to any treatment for recovery and glow. Please request the additional 30 min time slot, Cost 300 Rand. Minimizes any down time associated with treatments such as inflammation, redness, bruising.
- Intense treatment plan for that perfect special day: consisting of three 1-hour treatments on alternate days. 30-min Dermalux LED followed by 15-minute intense hydration Mask from France - Treatment Cost 2,000 Rand.
- The perfect gift for a Mother/Daughter or Bride/Bridesmaid: enjoy a private moment together and celebrate.
- Long-term optimal results for treatment of conditions and collagen stimulation are gained through an intensive phase consisting of 12 treatments. Performed 2-3 times per week - Treatment Cost 500 Rand per session.
- Treatment takes 1 hour. Sessions consist of a cleanse, a 30-minute Dermalux LED treatment, concluded with a 15 min luxurious Mask to hydrate, plump, and smooth the skin.
- Medical related conditions such as pigmentation, acne, redness, psoriasis, wound healing, and musculoskeletal pain Cost 300 Rand per session.
After a full consultation and treatment plan, a series of Dermalux LED treatments will be catered according to your specific skin condition. Additional medical grade topical cosmeceuticals and hydration injectables with hyaluronic acid will be used as part of treatment process and greatly enhance any relapse.
Mineral based UV protection
Chemical based UV absorbs well, which make them a favorite amongst patients. However, their protective properties wear off after 1 hour and break down into free-radicals potentially causing damage.
Protection from UV prevents collagen breakdown, preserving levels as well as preventing the decreased rate of new collagen production that occurs with excessive UV exposure. The dual effect of UV on increasing collagen degradation as well as decreasing new collagen production is why it has a compounding exponential effect. This is why UV protection from excessive exposure forms the primary baseline in any cosmeceutical skin care.
Retinols
Medical grade retinol is a powerful anti-ageing ingredient because it boosts collagen production, increases cell turnover, and helps neutralize free radicals, all of which contribute to a more youthful appearance. By stimulating these processes, retinol can reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots, while also improving skin texture and firmness.
Vitamin C serum
Vitamin C is crucial for anti-ageing because it combats free radicals, boosts collagen production, and protects against sun damage. Vitamin C helps maintain skin elasticity, reduces wrinkles, and brightens the complexion.
Not all Vitamin C serums are created equally. A good Vitamin C serum should contain a stable and effective form of Vitamin C, have a balanced formulation and be packaged to prevent degradation of this essential ingredient.
Multi-Disciplinary
Dr. Lahey works in conjunction with select specialists in their field who are highly respected for their excellence and organic approach to skin care and health.
Hormone optimization is cornerstone to healthy ageing, the quality of your skin and ageing of many of your organ systems are accelerated if your hormone levels are not balanced specifically to your needs. Dr. Lahey will refer you to a specialist in her field who is passionate for women’s hormone optimization, an area often neglected until far too many changes in several of the organ systems have occurred. It is not enough to be asked “are you coping” in the peri-menopausal period whether or not you should be placed on HRT.
Micro-needling, peels, energy devices…Various other mechanical, chemical, and energy-based treatments are cornerstone for treatment of specific skin ageing signs as well as preventative retaining treatments. Dr. Lahey is fortunate to work in conjunction with two facilities that provide exceptional personalized care directly from the owners, you deserve personal one on one care providing continuity of care by the same dedicated individual.