Ageing Skin

 “Healthy skin is a reflection of overall wellness”   Dr. Murad  

Skin changes are among the most visible signs of ageing, typically characterised by wrinkling, loss of elasticity, laxity, volume loss and textural changes. 

Skin ageing is induced by both intrinsic and external factors. Intrinsic ageing is an inevitable physiological process that results in thin, dry skin, fine lines and wrinkles and gradual dermal atrophy. External ageing is a result of external environmental factors such as pollution, smoking, poor nutrition and sun exposure.

The ageing process involves changes in skin cells as well as structural and functional changes in the extracellular matrix components such as collagen and elastin. 

What are the causes and triggers of Ageing Skin?

Sun exposure

• Genetic predisposition

• Smoking  

• Alcohol

• Toxins

• Poor nutrition

• Dehydration

• Inflammaging (chronic low-grade inflammation occurring in the absence of overt infection) 

• Stress

• Oxidative stress from free radicals

What happens during the ageing process?

Textural changes in the skin, it becomes rougher in appearance

• Skin laxity, the loss of elastin in the skin causes it to become looser

• The outer layer of the skin, the epidermis, thins and becomes more translucent

• Loss of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid

• Skin becomes more fragile and bruises easily due to thinner blood vessels

• Benign, cancerous or pigmented lesions can develop

• Sebaceous glands produce less oil as we age, resulting in dryness

• Loss of subcutaneous fat between your skin and muscle results in loss of volume and skin laxity, especially seen at the temples, forehead and over the cheekbones. Gravity pulls on these diminishing fat pads and we start to notice more prominent smile lines, jowls and early double chin.

• Bone loss, over the age of 35 the number of bone regenerating cells in the face decreases. These changes result in a diminished bone scaffold on which our fat and skin sit. Our tissues become too large for their underlying bones and wrinkles and folds become more evident. 

• Cartilage loss in the nose causes drooping of the nasal tip and accentuation of the bony structures in the nose.  

What are my treatment options?

At Skin& we take a 360-degree, holistic approach to skin health. Our aim is to treat the root causes of pre-maturely ageing skin, as well as the skin’s appearance. To successfully treat ageing skin we must shift our focus from damage control to prevention and delay. Firstly, we will carry out an in-depth consultation to assess the internal and external factors affecting your skin. You will be provided with a tailor-made treatment plan specific to your needs. Plans can include a combination of professional, medical-grade in-clinic treatments with the latest technology and products, a cosmeceutical product regimen for home use, personalised nutritional advice, lifestyle interventions and supplements to deliver the best outcomes for your skin. We will be with you every step of the way on your journey to complete skin wellness.

• Chemical peels

• Skin peels(superficial)

• Laser therapy

• IPL

• Microneedling

• Dermal fillers

• Skin boosters

• Anti-wrinkle injections

• PRP/Vampire facelift

• Cosmeceutical skincare

• Nutritional advice

Contact Skin& now for a consultation and get expert advice from a medical professional.