How do I get rid of my weight-loss wrinkles?

She’S at the forefront of treatments to keep women looking younger for longer. So, who better to answer your questions on ageing than leading cosmetic skin expert Dr Tracy Mountford.

QMY SON died some years ago and I lost 2 st. When I look in the mirror, I appear to be 90 rather than 61, with deep lines and wrinkles. Could you suggest anything to stimulate collagen production, as this might give me the lift I need?

ASTRESS often causes rapid weight l oss and patients feel they have aged overnight. The loss of facial f at when someone l oses a considerable amount of weight can be very ageing.

The skin can look saggy, which makes wrinkles look more pronounced. Sculptra, an injectable, FDA-cleared, Poly-L-Lactic acid is one of those treatments I would use every time for a patient like you.

It treats most areas of the face, particularly deeper lines, wrinkles and folds, giving gradual and natural results. On the day of the treatment it has an immediate plumping effect, so you get a picture of what the results will look like in the future.

This slowly disappears after the first few days and then the result builds up gradually.

Poly-L-Lactic acid is a collagen stimulator that works from deep within the skin to correct and restore the lost volume by replenishing your own facial collagen, the substance your body produces to give your skin a firm and youthful appearance. This gives you a more natural look that can last for up to 24 months. Most women need three to four sessions six to eight weeks apart to produce noticeable results. It costs £450 per treatment, depending on volume loss and age.