Firmness and Sagging - Yokohama Yamate Clinic

Troubles with Firmness and Sagging

Sagging refers to the condition where the skin loses its firmness and begins to droop. Due to the effects of ultraviolet rays (photoaging) and aging, the collagen and hyaluronic acid in the dermis layer of the skin decrease, resulting in loss of elasticity, moisture, and firmness, leading to wrinkles and sagging.

If you are have these concerns
  • Sagging in the facial contour
  • Concerns about facial fat despite weight loss
  • Worries about nasolabial folds
  • Wrinkles and sagging around the eyes
  • Overall appearance of tired-looking skin
  • Sagging under the chin

Sagging is closely related to skin aging. When sagging becomes prominent around the eyes, in the facial contour, nasolabial folds, and neck, not only does the entire face appear tired, but it also quickly gives an aged, worn-out impression. To maintain firm, youthful-looking skin without wrinkles, it’s reassuring to start anti-sagging measures early.

Treatment and Features of Our Clinic

Firmness

Non-invasive Rejuvenation with No Downtime

Rejuvenation is a treatment that involves irradiating the skin’s dermis with RF (radiofrequency) or medical lasers to provide heat, stimulate collagen production, and promote skin rejuvenation. By increasing collagen and rejuvenating the skin, it leads to a natural youthful glow. Using needles helps to minimize damage to the epidermis, allowing for a treatment with minimal downtime.

Proven Safe and Effective Treatment

Needle RF (a treatment that irradiates high-frequency waves by inserting ultra-fine medical needles) is administered after removing anesthesia cream.

At our clinic, we accurately diagnose the condition of the patient’s skin, use medically proven equipment for safety and effectiveness, and provide highly satisfactory results.

Types and Causes of Sagging and Loss of Firmness

Decrease in Skin Elasticity

Aging and lifestyle habits cause changes in the quality of collagen and elastin, resulting in a decrease in skin elasticity. When skin elasticity is lost, sagging becomes more prominent.

Sagging of Subcutaneous Fat

Subcutaneous fat enlarges due to a decrease in metabolic function with age and falls downward due to the influence of gravity. This leads to nasolabial folds, marionette lines, neck sagging, and more.

Firmness and Sagging
Muscle Weakness

With age, facial muscles weaken, making it difficult to support the skin and subcutaneous fat above them.

Impact of Swelling

Accumulation of moisture in the fatty layer can cause sagging by expanding the fat. This can lead to a distorted facial line and puffy eyes.

Treatment Method

Sylfirm X

Sylfirm X

This is a fractional microneedle RF treatment device that uses ultra-fine needles to deliver RF waves to the skin. By temporarily damaging the skin with RF waves and needles, the skin attempts to repair the wounds and increase collagen production. This results in improved skin firmness and elasticity, as well as improvements in wrinkles, sagging, and enlarged pores. Since it can also be irradiated to the eyelids and around the eyes, it is recommended for those concerned about fine lines and sagging around the eyes.

Feutures
  • Treatment Suitable for Japanese Skin Texture
  • Skin texture improvement can be achieved simultaneously
  • Minimal damage to the skin due to precise targeting of specific areas
  • Can be irradiated around the eyes
  • Needle depth and irradiation intensity can be adjusted according to skin condition
Advantages
  • Treatment is possible even with melasma
  • Less pain during treatment due to anesthesia
  • Minimal downtime
  • Effective as comprehensive anti-aging care
Disadvantages
  • Temporary redness and swelling may occur
  • Tingling pain may occur during treatment
Treatment Time

Approximately 30 minutes

Volnewmer

Volnewmer

This is the latest 6.78MHz monopolar radiofrequency RF treatment device that can be used to approach sagging skin and a smaller face. By mainly applying heat to the dermis layer of the skin and tightening the subcutaneous tissue, it can adjust the looseness of the dermis layer, which is the cause of sagging, and stimulate the production of collagen through heat, making it possible to approach even the fat layer in the subcutaneous tissue. It is possible to firmly approach double chins, the fat around the mouth, and sagging facial lines.

Feutures
  • Promotes the production of collagen and elastin
  • Uses energy to treat the skin surface without the use of scalpels or needles
  • Cooling system minimizes damage to the skin surface
  • Can be used to treat the entire face and neck, as well as other small areas
Advantages
  • Minimal pain during treatment
  • No visible scars
  • Can be used on a wide range of areas, including the face (cheeks, chin) and neck
  • Improves skin texture by increasing collagen
  • Almost no downtime
Disadvantages
  • May cause mild swelling or redness after treatment
  • May cause a burning sensation during treatment
  • Rarely causes allergic reactions
Treatment Time

Approximately 20 minutes(Varies depending on the number of shots.)

Sunekos Injection

Sunekos Injection

Sunekos injection is an Italian-developed beauty injection that uses a unique blend of non-crosslinked hyaluronic acid and six amino acids to promote collagen and elastin synthesis, leading to more elastic skin. This treatment enhances the skin’s natural regenerative abilities, offering a new approach to anti-aging care. In addition to firming effects, it addresses various concerns associated with aging, such as fine lines, dullness, and enlarged pores.

Feutures
  • Promotes collagen and elastin production
  • Contains hyaluronic acid to moisturize the skin
  • Enhances the function of your skin cells for a natural finish
  • Overall skin rejuvenation effect
Advantages
  • Improvement in skin texture itself
  • Improvement in fine lines, wrinkles, enlarged pores, dryness, etc
  • High safety due to similarity to components naturally present in the body
  • Suitable for delicate areas such as the thin skin around the eyes
Disadvantages
  • Rarely causes allergic reactions
  • May cause redness, swelling, or itching (subsides within half a day to several days)
  • Multiple treatments may be necessary
Treatment Time

Approximately 30 minutes(1 hour including anesthesia)

After Care

  • Makeup is possible on the day of treatment. Washing your face with water or lukewarm water is possible on the same day.
  • If scabs form after treatment, do not forcibly remove them, but wait for them to naturally fall off.
  • Redness and warmth may persist after treatment, but will disappear within a few hours to days.