The area around the knees is a common source of frustration, often referred to as “kninkles” (knee wrinkles). Unlike other areas of the body where fat is the primary concern, the knees are particularly susceptible to skin laxity, where the skin begins to sag and fold over the joint, creating an aged or “heavy” appearance.

What Causes Sagging Around the Knees?

The skin on our knees is under constant mechanical stress from walking, sitting, and exercising, leading to specific aesthetic changes:

• Collagen Depletion: Natural aging causes a significant drop in collagen and elastin, the proteins responsible for skin “snap-back.” Without this support, the thin skin above the kneecap begins to droop.
• Sun Damage: Because the legs are frequently exposed during summer months, the knees often accumulate significant UV damage, which accelerates the breakdown of the skin’s structural fibers.
• Weight Fluctuations: Significant weight loss can leave behind residual skin that has lost its elasticity, resulting in a “puddling” effect around the knee joint.
• Muscle Volume Loss: As the quadriceps weaken with age, there is less structural “filler” to keep the skin taut, making sagging more prominent.

 

Our Recommended Treatment: Sofwave™

At Bijoux Medispa, we specialize in non-surgical lifting for the knees using the award-winning Sofwave technology. This treatment is specifically designed to address skin laxity where traditional exercise cannot reach.

How it Works:

Sofwave utilises Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam (SUPER™) technology. It delivers high-intensity ultrasound energy into the mid-dermis (at a precise depth of 1.5mm) to stimulate the body’s natural healing response.

1. Neo-collagenesis: The heat triggers the production of fresh collagen and elastin fibres.
2. Lifting & Smoothing: As the new collagen matures, it tightens the skin, lifting the folds above the kneecap and smoothing out crepey textures.
3. Safety & Comfort: The integrated SofCool™ cooling system protects the outer layer of the skin, making the treatment comfortable with absolutely no downtime.