Skin tightening for natural plumpness

I have just turned 50 and notice that my cheeks have begun to sag and everything looks pulled down, giving me a tired look. Will facial yoga help, or do I need something more?

As the skin ages, it becomes thinner, weaker, drier and looser and things that used to be lifted become saggy as they surrender to gravitational pull. Common skin concerns among women in their 50s include droopy eyelids, flabby chin and saggy cheeks.
Whether facial yoga works in fighting ageing signs still requires further study. It is important to understand that saggy cheeks are caused by not only weakened muscles but also lax skin. While facial exercise probably works wonders for the muscles, it won’t tighten the skin. Also, moving your facial muscles too much can lead to what we call “expression lines”, just like how people who frown a lot have small lines between their brows.
To firm up skin effectively, the most drastic solution would be to get a surgical face lift. However, this tends not to be the most popular choice as it involves a long downtime, a lot of pain and possible complications.
Non-invasive treatments are therefore the preferred options these days, especially because the technology has advanced to the point where results are highly satisfactory and there is no downtime. There are many choices of technology available, each with its own strengths and limitations. Your dermatologist should be able to offer advice as to the best solution to your concerns.
One of the most effective treatments for lifting saggy cheeks is Thermage, which uses focused radio-frequency (RF) energy to bulk heat tissue and strengthen collagen in your skin for a smoother and firmer look.
Thermage can be customised to treat various areas, from the eyes and the face to the body. When the facial skin is tightened and collagen is stimulated, the face becomes shapelier and droopy areas are lifted. Another advantage with Thermage is that the skin looks naturally plump. A traditional lift might tighten the overall look but does not improve the health of the skin, so the skin will continue to age at the same pace, and the patient might need to come back for another face lift within a few years.
Thermage has been around for many years, and has been further developed for better efficiency. The first generation of Thermage treatments was quite painful, but the technology has been improved to reduce pain and increase results. Today, Thermage involves minimal pain and can visibly tighten skin in one treatment.
A New Total Tip was recently introduced and this can deliver twice as much energy, which penetrates two times deeper than before. The collagen is therefore heated longer and becomes more stimulated. With this enhanced heating profile, the tightening effects are greater and last longer.
Results are seen immediately after the treatment, but it would take about 8 to 12 weeks to see the maximum results, because the body’s natural collagen production takes time. Results can last up to two years, depending on the person.
In terms of safety and effectiveness, Thermage is one of the best choices because it has over a decade of research and development behind it. It is a proven way to tighten skin and make the skin look naturally plump. By triggering the collagen synthesis, Thermage helps delay the ageing process as well.