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HI ANNA, I AM STARTING TO GET SOME LOOSE SKIN JUST ABOUT EVERYWHERE ON MY FACE….HELLO 52!!! I HAVE HEARD ABOUT THREAD LIFTS AND WANTED TO KNOW MORE. WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS TREATMENT FOR TIGHTENING EVERYTHING UP OR IS THERE A DIFFERENT ROUTE YOU WOULD SUGGEST? THANK YOU, JEANNE Thanks for reaching out, Jeanne! I am no stranger to the wonderful, ahem…perks, of aging. Unfortunately, we all begin to lose collagen and elastin pretty quickly starting in our twenties and thirties. This becomes even more noticeable as we age, resulting in lax skin that just doesn’t bounce back the way it used to. The good news is that aesthetic treatments are on our side–even if our genes aren’t! In terms of non-surgical options, PDO thread lifts can be a great option for specific areas in need of smoothing or lifting as they help provide support and additional collagen that will get naturally reabsorbed into your skin as the threads dissolve. Depending on your skin and how much tightening is required, a Sofwave™ laser treatment could also be a good option. Sofwave™ delivers precise heat beneath the skin to tighten and lift the face, neck and brow. We love this treatment because there is no downtime, but be sure to keep in mind that since you are stimulating your body’s own collagen, full results will be seen 2 to 3 months after treatment. For a more dramatic improvement, I would recommend a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Surgical procedures like a facelift or neck lift will actually remove extra skin, and can even be coupled with advanced suture systems to help keep things in place as you age. As always, the most important step in the process is coming in for a consultation with a qualified provider who can go over all of your options. Good luck!

Anna Churchill is the founder of Synergy Spa & Aesthetics with two locations in Raleigh. She also teaches corrective makeup and innovative skin care to dermatologists, plastic surgeons, aestheticians, and spa owners worldwide. Email your questions to askanna@trianglestyle.com

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