Looking our best and being in control of the aging process.

Many of us do not realise the gradual changes in our skin while the aging process is happening, We are too engaged in our daily busy life and we don’t pay attention to our appearance on till one day we look into the mirror and think, when did I get saggy skin and wrinkles on my face?’ and that is the time when reality hits us. Hence, that is why it is important to understand the skin aging process and what can we do to delay the aging singes in our skin.

There are 2 processes that cause skin aging, they are external (intrinsic) and internal (extrinsic).

External factors like the environment causing skin damage like; sun exposure, bad diet, alcohol, smoking, and air pollution. Internal factors like progressive changes in each skin layer as well as changes in skin appearance, our biological clock is ticking, and after the mid-twenties production of new cells is declining gradually.  Between the ages of 30 to 40, mild wrinkles and facial expression lines will appear, and after the age of 45 to 50, a decrease in blood supply due reduction in our blood vessels happens, which it’s causing less oxygen supply to the skin. That is the time, we can see the difference in our skin texture, pigmentation, open pores, and losing elasticity that causes wrinkles and sagginess.

In the 20th century, life expectancy is continuously rising in developed countries, and everyone desires to look good regardless of their age, as they are saying the sixties are the new fourths. As well as new trends such as eating healthy and exercising regularly,  keep us physically and mentally younger than the older generation. Therefore Having healthier and younger-looking skin improves our confidence and empowers us, whether that is in a personal relationship or in the workforce. Moreover, Increasing the number of photos taken at social gatherings encourages us to take more attention to our appearance to look our best, regardless of our age.

Read the rest of this article if you agree with my input in this regard.

If you are still reading, it means that you agree with me. Hence, let’s look at the ways to keep your beautiful skin rejuvenated and set the clock back every day after the age of 30. I highlighted a few ways to control your aging process and a few different forms of skin rejuvenation.

Thanks to the new technology developments of different applications to accelerate the cell cycle, the belief is that a faster turnover rate will yield improvement in skin appearance. Consequently, it will speed up wound healing by penetrating deep into the skin without any damage to the epidermis. These sorts of treatments would reverse the gradual loss of skin elasticity that leads to the phenomenon of sagging due to the Slowing of the epidermal turnover rate and renewal of the cell cycle.  Fibroblast Growth Factors (FGF) is a Controlling Mechanism of Skin Aging that has the role of repairing and remodeling the dermis during the skin anti-aging process, FGF stimulation can be done with the aid of a laser, Micro-needling, radiofrequency, or high-focus ultrasound HIFU and much more technology that are available now.

I will highlight some information regarding the anti-aging treatments with some of the different technology producers to help you to choose the relevant anti-aging treatment.

High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)

Delivers High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) energy that bypasses the epidermis to precisely target the underlying structural tissues of the deep dermis and the Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System (SMAS). The SMAS connects the facial muscles to the dermis, and its purpose is to transmit, distribute, and amplify the activity of all facial muscles. HIFU  focal point temperatures of 60-65°C stimulate the production of new viscoelastic collagen and elastin, which thickens the connective tissue layers, tightening the skin to lift and rejuvenate its appearance. It is recommended once a year but if anyone likes to repeat it can be done after six months. 10% of the result should be seen right after treatment and 60% to 70% improvement can be seen up to 3 months and in six months you can see 100% of improvement in your skin.

Radiofrequency micro-needling (fractional R.F)

Micro-needling / RF is the latest up-and-coming solution for the ultimate ‘non-surgical face lift’ a powerful new force in non-surgical skin rejuvenation, combining Micro-needling & Radio Frequency (RF) technology to effectively treat several facial and body concerns, with amazing results. Skin rejuvenation stimulates the body’s natural healing process to encourage collagen production of the dermis resulting in anti-aging and skin tightening however, it can also be used to treat individual concerns such as hooded eyelids and to improve skin laxity above the knees. Radiofrequency energy is delivered through the needles by using the non-insulated or insulated needles, it allows R.F. to target both the deep dermis and epidermis layers of the skin as the energy is emitted throughout the entire surface area. The radio-frequency wave penetrates the basal melanocyte barrier, heating the collagen fibers in the dermis to 55°C-65°C. This stimulates the body’s natural healing process and cell turnover. Recommended 3 sessions once a month.

Laser Skin resurfacing and rejuvenation

Laser machines can simultaneously treat a wide range of facial concerns safely and effectively. It can peel years off your skin, this rejuvenation treatment procedure stimulates and increases the production of collagen and new cell growth hence giving you younger and more radiant skin. IND_YAG light pulses are directed at age spots, freckles, flat pigmented birthmarks, and other types of discoloration and many more concerns and scar repair. CPL is used for acne treatment to disinfect and shrink the sebum glands it will help to reduce inflammation and dryness of the acne.

My advice is the Anti-aging treatment is better to start after your mid-30s to slow down the aging signs in the skin and prevent saggy and wrinkled skin, with any of these machines and producers once a year to keep stimulate the FGF process in the skin, hence you would have a younger, tighter, and healthier skin.

A of skin rejuvenation is with a variety of dermal filler products with or without crosslinked, Botulin Toxin A to reduce wrinkle forming, skin booster hyaluronic acid with vitamin, Collusion Mesotherapy, and PRP or PRF treatment.

Botulinum Toxin A

Overactive muscle on the frown, cross feet, and forehead causes wrinkles in that area and can be treated with Botulinum toxin type A, temporarily diminishing, or eliminating lines, wrinkles, and dimples on the face by relaxing underlying muscles. Muscle nerve endings are temporarily blocked thereby relaxing them, hence reducing muscle movement, slowing down the formation of wrinkles, and is allowed recovery time for lines and wrinkles to get soften and fade away. Other areas that can be treated are neck lift, face contour, and sweet glance blocker. Botulinum toxin type A is in the market by different manufacturers like Botox, Dysport, and Azzalure.

These treatments involve injecting very small doses via an extremely fine needle into the appropriate area, targeting specific muscle groups. This can cause a brief stinging sensation although discomfort is very mild, and no anesthetic is required. There is generally no recovery period and patients can go back to normal activities straight away. This treatment is used successfully in combination with other treatments including Dermal filler.

Botox, Dysport, and Azzalure. This treatment involves injecting very small doses via an extremely fine needle into the appropriate area, targeting specific muscle groups. This can cause a brief stinging sensation although discomfort is very mild, and no anesthetic is required. There is generally no recovery period and patients can go back to normal activities straight away. This treatment is used successfully in combination with other treatments including Dermal filler.

Dermal Filler

Dermal filler in general is for restoring lost volume on the face due to aging and enhancing the natural beauty of the lips, chin, cheek, and defining our face by restructuring the facial bone.

Dermal filler is hyaluronic acid and, in some brands, adding calcium or collusion stimulator with a different cross-link. Some products like Profhilo come without cross-link, it is a high concentration of hydrohalic acid, and it doesn’t add volume but rejuvenates the skin textures and hydration.

There are many brands in the market and your practitioner after consultancy would decide which one is the right product to use for you. 

My advice is to rejuvenate the skin first and after a few weeks add the Dermal filler to the area with the lost volume on the face or body or enhance the lip or cheek and define the facial features. Healthy and tighter skin would hold the filler better and the result will remain longer. At Angeli Medispa skin clinic the experienced practitioner would assess the skin and make a tailored maid plan to suit individual skin and facial features.