As we age our skin loses its elasticity, because it produces fewer and fewer collagen and elastin fibres. This results in the weakening of connective tissue causing the skin to lose its tone. The skin becomes flabby, and wrinkles are formed, which due to gravity develop downwards resulting in sagging cheeks, jowls and drooping eyelids.
The concept of facial skin tightening refers to cosmetic procedures which seek to cause contraction in the tissues underlying the face to effectively tighten them up or which involve a lifting technique often accompanied by the removal of excess, redundant skin.
For additional, related treatment options, please see our section on lines and wrinkles.
