Aging Skin

As you age, your skin goes through some changes and loses that natural suppleness, elasticity and smoothness. As time marches on, fine lines and wrinkles may appear on your skin, most notably on your face, neck and around your mouth and yes.

Your Skin Challenge: Aging Skin & Wrinkles

Your skin is your body’s largest, fastest growing organ. It protects you and all your internal organs from the elements. When you were born, your skin was smooth, supple and elastic. As you age, your skin goes through some changes and loses that natural suppleness, elasticity and smoothness. As time marches on, fine lines and wrinkles may appear on your skin, most notably on your face, neck and around your mouth and yes. These fine lines and wrinkles are the result of the natural breakdown and reduction in your skin’s elastin and collagen levels. More often than not, these fine line and wrinkles which are asymmetrical in appearance herald the first signs of mature skin – and a new way of looking after your skin.

Different Levels of Aging Skin

Mild fine lines and wrinkles can be adequately covered by make-up.
Moderate fine lines and wrinkles can also be covered with make-up, but it will not hide the lines as effectively. This moderate appearance of lines and wrinkles is indicative of early wrinkling accompanied by a with a sallow complexion.
Advanced line and wrinkles requires coverage by foundation, rather than make-up. This stage indicates persistent wrinkling that is often accompanied by skin discolouration, alongside with broken blood vessels and sun damage.
Severe lines, wrinkles and furrows cannot be adequately covered up by make-up or foundation. Deep wrinkles and lines are often accompanied by age spots, also known as sun spots.

Causes of Aging Skin

There are a number of factors that affects how your skin ages, both visible and invisible, and at what pace. Not all of these are necessarily related to the aging process, and to genetics alone.

Few people are aware how lifestyle choices such as what you eat and drink, sun exposure and the environment can affect how your skin ages. Even the amount of water you drink each day can have an effect on your skin. It is important to remember that the skin you have in your twenties will be different to the skin you have in your thirties, forties, fifties and sixties. You will experience skin changes in each decade of your life.

When we talk about aging skin, we differentiate between two types of aging, chronological or actual aging which is unavoidable, and photo-aging which is due to sun exposure, and other environmental factors.

Chronological aging can become visible from as early as your twenties. This type of aging skin is aggravated by earlier sun exposure going as far back as your childhood. In your thirties, your skin’s cell turnover starts to slow down. This slowing down of cell turnover, which can be uneven, results in a build up of dead skin on your skin’s surface. Dead skin is the cause for your skin’s dull complexion and uneven, rough patches. Dry skin is also a common occurrence, and results in your skin taking on a yellowish appearance.
Photo-ageing is caused by exposure to ultraviolet light and free radicals such as pollution and environmental toxins like cigarette smoke and car fumes. The exposure to ultraviolet light and environmental toxins show up more on the surface of the skin and becomes visible in the form of sun freckles, age spots and dilated blood vessels. All of these visible signs can result in an uneven, discoloured skin tone.
Fine line and wrinkles can be caused by a number of things. They can be caused by the way you frequently smile or frown and can appear more pronounced on one side than the other. They can also be caused by over exposure to the sun and environmental factors and free radical agents like cigarette smoke, pollutants, toxins and dry skin. No matter how well you may look after your skin, you will eventually bear these signs of the passage of time.

How to Prevent Aging Skin

Avoid being in the sun for too long.
Use sunscreen. The earlier you start using adequate sun protection, and protect yourself from other environmental elements, the more your skin will look better. In looking after your skin from an earlier age, you will significantly reduce your risks for developing premature skin ageing and discoloured lesions later in life.
A diet that is high in fat and full of processed foods can actually result in dull looking skin.
For healthy, bright looking skin, exfoliate regularly with the correct skincare range to remove dead skin cells.
A regular Superficial Peeling method will help to stimulate your skin’s cell turnover.

Treatment Options

Botox

Smooth wrinkles and soften expression lines for a refreshed, youthful appearance.

Carboxy Therapy

Boost circulation and collagen production to improve skin texture and tone.

Chemical Peels

Reveal fresher, brighter skin by gently exfoliating dull and damaged layers.

Fractional Lasers

Resurface and rejuvenate skin, improving tone, texture, and scars.

Mesotherapy

Nourish and hydrate skin with targeted vitamin and nutrient infusions.

Frequently Asked Questions

At what age should I start anti-aging treatments?

Most patients begin preventative treatments in their mid-20s to early 30s, but it’s never too late to start. Treatment choice is based on your skin condition rather than age alone.

How long do results last?

This depends on the treatment – results can last from a few months (skin boosters and injectables) to over a year (certain fillers & collagen-stimulating treatments). Consistent skincare and sun protection help maintain results longer.

Is there downtime with anti-aging treatments?

Most treatments have minimal to no downtime. Procedures like injectables and skin boosters allow you to return to normal activities quickly, while more intensive peels or microneedling may require a short recovery period.