Light lift tools.... Do they work?

[anoldcharter]

Hi everyone, didn't know what to call the thread or even what the tools are called but I keep seeing adverts for those neck and face lifting tools that emanate a light. Are they honestly any good (huge range in price 🤔) or are the manual rollers better? I'm 48 with a very noticeable saggy neck which depresses me no end, but I've wasted so much money over the years on creams and collagen masks etc that do bugger all that I'm reluctant to waste any more.

Anything people have tried that they'd recommend, especially if slightly older

Cheers 😁

So I'm not quite your target audience as I'm 29. I am however a trained dermal therapist and I would do your research before purchasing any LED lamps or masks. There are a few that are approved by the FDA/TGA etc. Omniluxe is the one I personally use and have gifted to my 59 year old mother, they have a neck specific mask if that's your area of concern. Also different 'coloured lights' target different concerns, blue for acne, red for anti-ageing etc. Consistency is key, I use mine for 10 minutes everyday on cleansed skin, before serums. Skincare is also important, retinol is a must here and spf 50 applied liberally every day (your face ends at your boobs).

Now don't expect miracle results, LED therapy is a great tool at treating many concerns but any at home device will not yield the same results as in clinic LED sessions would. Also the neck/ jowl area is quite difficult to treat if the issue is excess or sagging skin rather than fine lines or pigmentation.

Have you considered skin needling? Great for wrinkles or a bit of sagging as it really encourages collagen production to improve the elasticity of your skin. Friends of mine have had skin needling on their bellies to help with the loose skin and stretch marks AND IT BLOODY WORKED!! Combine this with LED, and a consistent skin care regime with facial massage and you're on to a winner.

Also don't look down when scrolling on your phone, poor posture contributes to neck lines (tech neck)

Oh wow thank you so much @NewbieSM some great advice.

With the needling, is this something I'd do myself at home?

Cheers again 💐

@NewbieSM could you recommend some good retinol products please? X

@anoldcharter in short yes you can do skin needling at home, however as a professional I do not recommend this for beginners especially in such a delicate area where you don't have the best visibility to do it on yourself. In order to se the best results the micro needles tend to be longer( painful), to penetrate into the deeper level of the dermis which creates a micro wound to stimulate your body's healing response and collagen production. Could you maybe have a consult done and get a few sessions in clinic and then maintain at home with a 0.3m roller?

@xogossipgirlxo would need to know your skin type and other products in your routine before giving a specific recommendation but some of my favourite brands with great retinol options are murad, medik8, cosmedix, skinceuticals and aspect

I think you need to be realistic about what any cream or device can do for significant sagging, even high strength retinols and clinic treatments. Also, there is a big difference between our skin at aged 29 and 48 in terms of how well it responds to treatments and can produce collagen etc.

In terms of retinol, you are best getting a prescription strength tretinoin like Retirides or from Dermatica/ Skin & Me rather than expensive brand names that cost significantly more.

The only thing to make a dramatic change would be surgery I'm afraid. By all means try a few things, but the difference may be minimal and you are out of pocket a few hundred quid.

Thanks everyone, lots to think about / research. If only I had the funds and stomach for surgery 😂