As we age, there are generally 3 categories of ageing styles we fall into, with each ageing style exhibiting distinct ageing traits. While we will almost certainly have a mix of features, this is a useful guide to explain how different treatments may be more suitable for different individuals.

The 3 aging styles are: “The Sinker”, “The Sagger” and “The Wrinkler“.

“Sinkers” are characterized by volume loss around key areas of the face such as the temples, mid-face and cheeks. This can cause a sunken, “hollowed-out” or gaunt appearance. Between Thermage, Sofwave and Ultherapy, Sofwave and Thermage are more suitable for sinkers as they do not melt fats and accelerate the gaunt appearance. Sinkers may also see more benefit with a combination of skin tightening treatments including dermal fillers to combat the volume loss.

“Saggers” commonly complain of loose skin and tissue. This is due to the loss of elasticity in addition to collagen. Ultherapy is useful to stimulate skin tightening of the SMAS layer to achieve a deeper lifting effect. Sofwave, another Ultrasound technology device, also FDA-approved for skin lifting, is also an appropriate treatment for those saggers who do not want to have the downtime that accompanies Ultherapy.

“Wrinklers” have predominantly wrinkly skin, often located around the eyes, brows and lips. Botox would be able to achieve nice, immediately-visible results for these, but for a longer-lasting treatment, Thermage, Sofwave and Ultherapy can be used. A person with multiple wrinkles and fine lines on the brows, around the eyes and face may benefit more from  Sofwave or Thermage, while one with wrinkles and also saggy skin may be more suitable for Sofwave or Ultherapy.

Also we should take into consideration the pigmentations or propensity to have pigmentations of the patient (whether the patient has freckles, melasma or dark birthmarks) on the face. Ultrasound technology such as Sofwave and Ultherapy would be more appropriate for the patient vs Thermage.

Want to know more about Sofwave, Ultherapy and Thermage FLX? Ask our Board-Certified and Internationally-Trained Dermatologist about it.
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