As we age, our bodies go through certain changes that have various effects on the body parts. These changes vary from one person to another. Moreover, the age at which they start to show also varies. Our skin gets looser and at times it may sag. Some people have wrinkles on their faces as well as other defects such as fine lines. In addition to this, one can have lax skin and exhibit a loss of skin volume. These are all visible signs of ageing which start to show on our bodies. Additionally, other conditions affect one’s body, such as excessive loss of weight or body transformations. These may alter how our bodies look, and may at times make us feel less comfortable or lose our esteem. At Avané clinic, Nairobi, we offer you a chance to regain your good looks. We provide several body lifting procedures, which will not only help you regain your good looks but also safely achieve this.
Body lifting is a medical procedure which helps enhance your looks and improve your appearance. Body lifting can help increase skin tightening, regain lost volume and eradication defects such as wrinkles and facial lines. Moreover, it can involve some skin lightening and the removal of spots and scars from the skin. For people who have lost a significant amount of weight, body lifting can be done to remove excess skin or fat and help them attain a better body shape. Body lifting procedures are done for cosmetic and aesthetic purposes. However, they can also be done for medical purposes. These procedures can be surgical or non-surgical.
Surgical body lifting procedures.
Surgical procedures are mostly done by a plastic surgeon. They involve incisions on the skin. Furthermore, they may also involve the removal or addition of some skin or parts, based on the type of procedure being performed. Surgical procedures are done under anaesthesia and sometimes, sedation. This is meant to help reduce pain during the operation. Surgical procedures provide more drastic changes and results. The treated areas take time to heal and results may take time to be seen. Regardless, the results are permanent and long-lasting. Surgical procedures might be more expensive as compared to non-surgical procedures. Furthermore, some procedures may also need repeat surgery to enhance effectiveness. Some of the most commonly used surgical body lifting procedures are:
Facelifts
A facelift is a surgical cosmetic procedure, that is used to create a younger, youthful and healthier appearance of the face. Facelifts help in reducing laxity in the skin and correct skin sagging. Furthermore, they help in smoothening folds on the skin, around the jaws and cheeks. During a face-lift, a flap of skin on each side of the face is pulled back surgically. Tissues below the skin are altered, and excess skin is removed. This gives the face a more youthful shape. Facelifts will help in improving the appearance of saggy skin but are not helpful in the treatment of fine lines, wrinkles and sun damage.
Non-surgical body lifting procedures.
Non-surgical body lifting procedures are minimally invasive or non-invasive procedures, that help improve skin appearance. They are called so since they do not involve any surgical incision. Moreover, they leave the skin intact. Non-surgical procedures are less expensive as compared to surgical procedures. They are also safer since they involve less risk of side effects. The results are often seen within a short duration of time after treatment. However, in most procedures, the results are not permanent. They will need repeat sessions to improve on appearance and increase effectiveness. There are several non-surgical body lifting procedures. These include:
Micro-needling
This is a minimally invasive procedure, that uses minute needles to create miniature punctures or sutures on the skin. This helps stimulate collagen formation in the skin and improves skin lifting. Micro-needling helps in skin tightening, which is a form of skin lifting. Micro-needling is safe and almost painless. The needles used are extremely small.
Micro-coring.
It is another form of body lifting technique, through skin tightening. The procedure involves making tiny punches on the skin using a non-electric and fine gauge needling device. A fine-gauge needle refers to one that is very thin, and, therefore, generally less painful to the patient. The device is guided through a grid. Micro-coring removes a small amount of skin from the surface area without scarring. Additionally, it also enables the skin to shrink and tighten while also stimulating collagen and elastin production.
Use of dermal fillers.
Dermal fillers, also called fillers, are injectable gel-like products injected into the skin to aid in its rejuvenation. These fillers are made of Hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a compound found in the body, that helps the skin in water retention. This helps keep the skin hydrated and healthy, as well as giving it a full and plump appearance. As one ages, the body produces lower volumes of hyaluronic acid, which affects the skin’s appearance. Fillers are used to replace this component in the body. There are several types of fillers such as Juvéderm and Restylane fillers. They restore the loss of collagen in the body, as well as adding some volume back to the skin. Additionally, these fillers can also help treat lax and saggy skin, especially on the face. Dermal fillers can also be used on other parts of the body apart from the face.
Radiofrequency (RF) skin tightening and ultrasound (Ultherapy).
These are also non-invasive techniques of body lifting. RF skin tightening involves the use of radio waves to induce the production of collagen and elastin. on the other hand, Ultherapy uses focused ultrasound energy to target deep structural layers of the skin without disrupting the skin’s surface. The treatment focuses ultrasound energy on a single point that is deep into the skin. Thousands of these points are used in Ultherapy to target specific points beneath, or as deep as 4mm into the skin to heat these areas to a critical temperature. At this temperature, skin tightens, and new collagen is formed, thus creating a natural lifting effect.
Thread lifting
This is a minimally invasive technique, that uses thread to provide a skin lift. The procedure involves injection and placement of tiny threads in the skin. These threads contain sutures with hook-like structures that help to hold onto skin tissue. The sutures are made of an absorbable and bio-degradable material, which is assimilated into the skin after some time. The sutures are placed in the skin through small needle pricks, which are painless. They are then tightened by pulling the ends. As the threads are tightened, they pull and hold on to the inner skin tissues, hence lifting them. Additionally, thread lifting also helps induce collagen production in the body. Thread lifting helps treat lax skin and improves on regaining of skin volume.
Laser treatment.
Laser treatment involves the use of a small, focused beam of light to stimulate collagen production. The laser can be used to tighten the skin envelope. One type of laser that is impactful in skin tightening is the Erbium laser. Erbium laser beams are absorbed by water inside your skin, vaporizing the tissue inside the skin. The heat created by the laser stimulates the formation of collagen, which is said to help tighten the skin. in addition to tightening, laser therapy also helps in treating sun damage, and melasma and repairing damaged blood vessels. They can be impactful in improving skin health and texture.
Do not let old age or changes in your body make you feel any less beautiful or lower your self-esteem. Ageing is normal, and it’s irreversible. It is bound to happen and is bound to cause some effects. However, with modern cosmetic dermatology, we can reverse these signs of ageing or the effects. Through body lifting procedures, you can attain healthier, fuller and more youthful-looking skin. If you require a place to get a body lifting procedure, look no further than Avané clinic, Nairobi. Located at the Yaya centre, in Nairobi, Kenya, it is one of the best dermatology clinics in East and central Africa. It is also equipped with modern equipment and has the best medics in the region. Visit us today, consult with our specialists and let us help you regain a younger and youthful look.
