What traditional Chinese medicine can treat facial skin laxity and sagging?
Disease description:
As one ages, the skin becomes lax and aged, leading to facial skin sagging. What traditional Chinese herbal medicines can treat facial skin laxity and sagging?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Skin laxity and sagging on the face may be improved to some extent by taking traditional Chinese herbal medicines such as *Polyporus* (Zhu Ling), *Cinnamon Twig* (Gui Zhi), *Poria* (Fu Ling), and *Atractylodes* (Bai Zhu). These herbs help warm the Yang, promote Qi transformation, regulate Qi flow, and facilitate diuresis—thereby enhancing metabolic rate and contributing to firmer facial skin. However, treatment with traditional Chinese medicine typically requires a relatively long duration, and it is essential to follow the prescribed course of therapy consistently. For faster resolution of facial skin laxity and sagging, thread lifting is an alternative option.
