Elasticity

Elasticity refers to the skin's ability to contract again after movement, pulling or pressure. Young skin has many stable collagen and elastin fibres. This makes it appear firmer, smoother and more resilient. Over the years this structure changes. The firmness decreases. At the same time, fat compartments and deeper tissue layers shift. Contours appear softer and the skin begins to give way. Elasticity influences, among other things: how strongly the skin contracts after weight loss whether a skin tightening procedure is advisable how long the results of injectable treatments remain visible whether minimally invasive procedures are sufficient or an operation becomes necessary What causes the skin to lose elasticity? Loss of elasticity arises from several factors at the same time. In addition to natural skin ageing, external influences also play a role: UV radiation smoking strong weight fluctuations hormonal changes chronic stress lack of sleep genetic predisposition Nutrition and metabolism also affect skin quality. Loss of elasticity often becomes particularly visible: along the jawline in the neck area on the upper eyelids and cheeks on the arms, abdomen or thighs Can elasticity be improved? The options depend heavily on how pronounced the loss of elasticity already is. Among the treatments used are: biostimulators such as poly-L-lactic acid radiofrequency procedures microneedling skin boosters laser treatments surgical tightening procedures