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As we get older we start to notice that our once smooth, firm and supple skin struggles to retain its youthful appearance.

Natural defence mechanisms, such as collagen and the elastin, begin to break down when we reach our 30s, and suddenly we see all the small lines and wrinkles that weren’t there before. While collagen gives body tissue shape, firmness and strength, elastin supplies the skin with much needed flexibility. So when we reach an age where they both start breaking down, our skin becomes more vulnerable to external factors such as sunlight and pollution, emotional strain and occasional sleeplessness. Bad habits such as smoking and not using SPF protection can accelerate our skin’s aging process.

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What Are The Signs Of Aging?

 

Aging skin can be characterised by a loss of firmness, tone and elasticity, creating the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and pigmentation.

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Skin aging can and will occur naturally or can be brought on prematurely by external factors or the environment around us.

From our late teens, collagen and elastin production starts to slow down, becoming even slower after age 30 – fine lines start to appear which later develop into deeper wrinkles. As collagen is responsible for skin firmness and tone – and elastin responsible for elasticity – the reduction in their production can also create sagging and hollowing. The skin’s natural renewal process also starts to slow down, creating a dull and sallow complexion. Other indicators of natural aging include:

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• Greying hair

• Dry skin

• Hair loss (male or female pattern baldness)

• Hair growth (particularly around the ears, in the nose or on the face)

• Loss of volume, bone loss, muscle atrophy and fat loss, especially to the face

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Causes Of Aging – Why You Might Need Anti Aging Treatments

 

The number one cause of premature aging is sun damage from UV exposure. Just a few minutes a day of exposure can create the acceleration of collagen breakdown, stimulate pigmentation and age spots whilst increasing the appearance of uneven skin tone, fine lines, wrinkles and rough texture.

Other factors that contribute to premature aging include:

• Smoking

• Sleeping positions

• Diet

• Exercise

Smoking is attributed to be the second highest cause of external and internal aging and constricts blood vessels reducing blood flow to cells and therefore reducing nutrients and oxygen to the cells whilst stimulating free radical activity.

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Anti Aging Treatments

 

Whilst natural aging cannot be prevented, its signs may be easily treated with effective anti ageing treatments.

The anti aging process may be significantly assisted and managed by:

• Wearing an SPF 30+ anytime you go outside, even in winter. UV rays are even present on cloudy days.

• Avoiding any form of tanning, including at the beach, pool and solarium.

• Wearing protective clothing such as a wide brimmed hat, sunglasses and long sleeves.

• Quitting smoking or reducing indirect smoke exposure.

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Skin Needling

 

Needling safely penetrates deeply into the underlying layers of skin. It promotes the body’s natural wound healing response within, producing and distributing new collagen, elastin and skin hydration to provide a smoother and even surface. Skin Needling can provide long lasting wrinkle correction and reduce the appearance of pigmentation, fine lines, uneven tone and the loss of elasticity. Needling may also treat scars and stretch marks.

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Anti aging Facial

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A treatment program  incorporating the various serums, peptides with growth factors, peel products and LED light ,RF,or Micro Current will be customized on a per patient basis, depending on the individual skin requirements.

 

Microdermabrasion

 

Microdermabrasion superficially smooths and refines aged and wrinkled skins. The mechanical exfoliation provides a softened and refreshed complexion whilst the vacuum assists with lymphatic drainage to reduce puffiness and to promote a clearer complexion. Microdermabrasion is a suitable option to treat prematurely aged complexions.

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Chemical Peels

 

Chemical peels are able to provide an appropriate option to treat premature and established aging. Chemical peels can provide a simultaneous action to soften and smooth fine lines and wrinkles whilst stimulating cellular renewal for a revitalised and re-texturised complexion.

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Thread Lift​

 

Thread Lifting is the latest technology  to help with facial retightening. This treatment helps to create desired facial contour and lift through the action of resorbable sutures.  No one wants to have an overdone, wind blown look that surgical facelifts tend to create but non-surgical threadlifts naturally lifts saggy skin without any scars or significant pain.

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Skin Care

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• As we age our skin becomes dryer. A gentle cleanser provides thorough cleansing and moisture to aging skins without stripping.

• Gentle exfoliation using glycolic or lactic acid reduces the accumulation of dead and dry cells. Exfoliation can assist in decongesting and clarifying the skin whilst enhancing the absorption of moisturisers.

• Aging skins need the appropriate moisturisers to keep the complexion soft and well hydrated. Moisturisers for aging skins that contain antioxidants or alpha hydroxy acids are most effective to help combat wrinkles.

• Topical retinoids (vitamin A) provide a multi-tasking effect to increase cellular turnover, aid skin repair and provide a softer, smoother and clarified complexion. Vitamin A can stimulate collagen and promote cell renewal resulting in a younger and fresher looking skin.

• It is also essential to take care of the delicate skin around the eye area. Creams specifically designed to repair, revitalise, hydrate and nourish the skin around the eye area, will reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. These creams are essential to your regime.

• Daily use of a sunscreen SPF 30 or higher is paramount for protecting the skin from premature aging, pigmentation, freckles and sun spots.

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