As we age, our skin experiences a multitude of changes. But as more of us seek anti ageing solutions, how can we tell which treatments trump the others?
Ageing is an inevitable part of life. And whilst it’s a milestone that should be celebrated, it can sometimes come with a loss in confidence. At Secret Skin Aesthetics, we recognise your desire to maintain youthful skin. That’s why Nurse Louise has put together this insightful guide to explain both the ageing process and the most effective treatments for ageing skin.
What Happens To Our Skin As We Age?
As we age, our skin undergoes a series of changes due to both intrinsic and extrinsic factors.
Intrinsic & Extrinsic Ageing
From the age of 25, intrinsic ageing primarily occurs as a result of genetics and hormonal changes. It leads to a gradual decrease in the production of collagen and elastin - around 1.5% a year - resulting in the formation of wrinkles, fine lines and sagging skin.
Extrinsic ageing, on the other hand, is driven by sun exposure and pollution. Responsible for up to 80% of age-related damage, UV radiation can cause sunspots and uneven pigmentation. Likewise, environmental pollutants generate free radicals that induce oxidative stress, further accelerating skin ageing.
Decline In Moisture
Over the years, the skin's ability to retain moisture diminishes due to a decline in lipid production. This results in dryness, rough texture and increased susceptibility to irritation and inflammation. Blood circulation to the skin also decreases over time, leading to a reduction in nutrient delivery and waste removal.
Deflation Of Fat Pads
There’s also structural rearrangements behind the scenes. When we’re young, our fat is evenly distributed to make our temples, cheeks, mouth and under eyes appear more plump. With age, fat loses volume and shifts downwards causing features that were once round to sink. Our bones even start to lose density, forming hollows where structure once was.
Can Lifestyle Choices Impact Our Skin?
As we age, we have the ability to slow down the natural ageing process. Aesthetic treatments offer a speedy solution, but sustaining our youth requires more than a single-prong approach. Instead, it requires a balanced lifestyle.
Over the years, smoking can speed up the breakdown of collagen and elastin fibres in our skin - the two essential proteins responsible for maintaining suppleness. Likewise, a deficient diet lacking vital nutrients and hydration can contribute to skin dullness. And repetitive facial expressions, such as squinting and frowning, can lead to premature wrinkling.
What Are The Best Anti Ageing Treatments At Secret Skin?
At our Hampshire aesthetic clinic, Nurse Louise is constantly emphasising the importance of extrinsic lifestyle adjustments for ageing skin. However, for intrinsic ageing, little is as effective as a non-surgical boost.
Dermal filler, anti-wrinkle injections, skin boosters and medical skincare are proven methods for treating fine lines and restoring volume. They offer immediate and visible improvements, providing a confidence boost that radiates from within.
Restore Facial Volume With Dermal Filler
Dermal filler is a non-invasive treatment designed to restore volume and enhance facial contours. Though it can be used to address a multitude of concerns, it’s often administered as an anti ageing treatment.
A hyaluronic-based substance, dermal filler can smooth fine lines and wrinkles, restore lost volume, smooth under-eye hollows and correct facial wrinkles and skin folds. It can even be administered alongside anti wrinkle injections to mirror the effects of a non-surgical facelift.
Dermal filler is the right treatment for you if you’re looking to treat the signs of ageing, rather than prevent them.
Combat Fine Lines With Anti Wrinkle Injections
Anti wrinkle injections are used to reduce the appearance of stubborn upper facial lines and folds. They contain a purified neurotoxin that temporarily relaxes movement by targeting the nerve signals responsible for muscle contraction.
When injected, this neurotoxin inhibits the repetitive muscle contractions that contribute to the formation of wrinkles, resulting in a more youthful appearance. It also prevents repetitive facial movements to curb any new wrinkles from forming.
Anti wrinkle injections are the right treatment for you if you’re looking to remedy existing fine lines and wrinkles, and prevent new ones from forming.
Improve Elasticity With Skin Boosters
Skin boosters are designed to enhance the hydration, vitality and overall health of the skin. Injected no deeper than the dermis, they’re made from a combination of hyaluronic acid, vitamins and minerals to replicate the natural hydration factors present in our skin. They provide intense hydration and stimulate the production of collagen to improve elasticity.
In our Hampshire aesthetic clinic, we’ve recently introduced Polynucleotides - a regenerating anti ageing treatment proven to reduce the signs of fine lines and wrinkles. Made from long chains of DNA, they promote deep skin renewal and induce the production of collagen to improve texture and firmness.
Skin boosters are the right treatment for you if you’re looking to improve elasticity lost with age.
Rejuvenate With Medical Skincare
Finally, medical skincare can prevent the formation of wrinkles and encourage the production of elastin. Formulated with high concentrations of active ingredients, such as retinoids, antioxidants, peptides and growth factors, these products have been clinically developed to address various aspects of ageing skin.
They work to stimulate collagen production, improve skin texture, reduce hyperpigmentation and enhance pigmentation.
At Secret Skin Aesthetics, we’re a proud partner of ZO Skin Health - a dermatologist-founded medical-grade skincare brand. At a personalised consultation with Nurse Louise, we can identify your individual skin type to recommend the best skincare plan for you.
Discover Anti Ageing Treatments In Hampshire
At Secret Skin Aesthetics, we want to help you feel your most confident. With a dedication to delivering above and beyond, we’ll help you reveal a more youthful appearance free from the obvious signs of ageing.
To learn more about the range of anti ageing treatments at our aesthetic clinic near Basingstoke, book a free consultation with our team. Together, we can combat wrinkles, age spots and pigmentation.
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