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Sagging Skin
Intro line: Non-surgical treatment for sagging skin on the face and neck, tailored by Dr Maryam Zamani at her Chelsea clinic.
Treatment for Sagging Skin in London
Sagging skin is a loss of firmness that allows the skin of the face and neck to loosen and move downwards. It can soften the definition of the cheeks, jawline and neck, and often makes the face look more tired than you feel.
Sagging is caused by several changes happening at once, including a decline in collagen and elastin, changes in facial fat and bone, and the long-term effects of sun exposure. Addressing only one of these, such as adding volume without improving skin quality, rarely produces a natural result.
Dr Maryam Zamani uses a layered approach that combines energy-based devices to tighten the skin with collagen-stimulating injectables to restore support. Treatment is planned around your anatomy, so the face looks lifted and refreshed rather than changed.
What Causes Sagging Skin
Collagen Decline
Collagen and elastin production slows from our mid-twenties, reducing the skin's strength and ability to spring back.
Fat Pad Changes
The fat compartments that support the face shrink and descend with age, reducing lift in the mid-face.
Bone Changes
Gradual changes to the facial skeleton reduce the framework that holds the skin and soft tissues in place.
Sun Exposure
UV damage accelerates the breakdown of collagen and elastin, bringing forward the onset of laxity.
Ultherapy
Ultherapy is an FDA-approved, non-invasive ultrasound treatment that lifts and tightens skin by stimulating collagen, with natural results developing over 3–6 months.
Morpheus8
Morpheus8 combines microneedling and radiofrequency to stimulate collagen, tighten skin, contour the face and body, and reduce sagging and stretch marks.
Julaine
JULÄINE™ stimulates natural collagen production to improve skin quality, firmness, and elasticity, restoring structure and promoting gradual rejuvenation without simply adding volume.
Sculptra
Sculptra is an FDA-approved injectable that stimulates collagen production, restoring facial and body volume while delivering natural-looking, long-lasting rejuvenation results.
Radiesse
Radiesse is an FDA-approved calcium hydroxyapatite filler that improves skin laxity, enhances facial contours, and stimulates collagen and elastin production.
Profhilo® Structura
Profhilo® Structura targets superficial facial fat to lift, contour, and rejuvenate naturally, delivering a refined profile without unwanted volume or puffiness.
Forma Radiofrequency
FORMA RF is a painless, non-invasive treatment that stimulates collagen and elastin, tightening and lifting skin on the face and body.
Your Treatment Journey
Consultation
Dr Zamani assesses skin quality, facial structure and the degree of laxity to recommend the most appropriate combination of treatments
Treatment
All treatments are non-surgical and performed at the Chelsea clinic. Many plans combine two or more treatments over several sessions.
Recovery & Review
Most treatments involve minimal downtime, with some redness or swelling that settles within a few days. Results develop gradually as new collagen forms and are reviewed at follow-up
“I had a great experience with Dr Zamani. I was able to describe what I was hoping to achieve and received expert, experienced and credible advice on what would and wouldn't be effective.”
— Patient Testimonial, The Clinic
Frequently Asked Questions
Sagging skin is caused by a combination of collagen and elastin loss, shrinking and descending facial fat, changes to the facial bones and cumulative sun damage. Genetics, smoking and significant weight changes can speed the process up.
Collagen production begins to slow from the mid-twenties, but visible sagging usually becomes noticeable from the late thirties onwards. Genetics, sun exposure and lifestyle all influence when it appears.
Yes, mild to moderate sagging can be improved with non-surgical treatments that tighten the skin and stimulate collagen. More significant laxity may need a surgical opinion, which will be discussed honestly at consultation.
There is rarely one best treatment, as sagging has several causes. Energy-based devices such as Ultherapy and Morpheus8 tighten the skin, while collagen-stimulating injectables such as Sculptra and Radiesse restore support. A combination usually gives the most natural lift.
Some treatments give a visible improvement straight away, but most results build gradually over two to three months as the skin produces new collagen.
Results vary by treatment, but collagen-stimulating treatments typically last between one and two years. The skin continues to age naturally, so maintenance sessions help sustain results.
Most treatments for sagging skin involve little downtime. Some redness, swelling or tenderness can occur for a few days, and most patients return to normal activities straight away or within a day or two.
Yes. Many of the same treatments can be used on the neck, which often shows laxity at the same time as the lower face. Treating both areas together gives a more balanced result.
The cost depends on the treatments recommended, the areas treated and the number of sessions. Prices for each treatment are shown on the individual treatment pages, and your personalised plan and costs are confirmed after consultation.
