Treatment for skin aging
Ageing skin – is it inevitable? Or can we do something about it? In this article, we explore different methods to help slow down the signs of skin ageing. Young children don’t have wrinkles – their skin is naturally full of volume and elasticity. But from your early twenties onwards, skin quality gradually begins to decline. Elasticity reduces as elastin fibres break down, collagen becomes thinner, and the skin starts to feel drier. Since skin is made up of around 80% water, hyaluronic acid can play an important role in repair and hydration. Hyaluronic acid has the unique ability to bind water, helping the skin to look plumper and more refreshed. Read on to discover more about how to reduce wrinkles and improve skin quality!
Wrinkles caused by skin ageing
Wrinkles appear as the skin becomes thinner, less elastic and drier. Hydrating creams can be valuable for looking after the skin’s surface, but if you want to truly address the signs of ageing, it’s also important to strengthen the skin from within. This can be achieved with injectables such as botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, Profhilo and skin boosters. Each treatment works in a different way, but all are delivered through cosmetic injections.
Fillers and skin ageing
Hyaluronic acid fillers are the most commonly used type of filler, and a wide range of brands are available. Each is designed for a different purpose – some are suited to reducing under-eye hollows, others to enhancing the lips or restoring volume in the cheeks. Here you can find an overview of leading hyaluronic acid filler brands.
Hyaluronic acid has the unique ability to bind water. When a filler is placed beneath a wrinkle, it draws in water and plumps the skin from within, softening the line. Depending on the brand and treatment area, results usually last between 6 and 18 months. Read more here about dermal filler treatments.
Botox for skin ageing
Botox is widely known as the number one wrinkle treatment. Botox itself is a brand of botulinum toxin – other well-known brands include Azzalure (Dysport) and Bocouture. Botulinum toxin is most often used to smooth frown lines, forehead lines and crow’s feet. Results typically last for 12–16 weeks. During this time the muscles that cause wrinkles are temporarily relaxed, preventing lines from becoming deeper and helping to slow down visible ageing.
The treatment works by blocking the signal that normally tells the muscle to contract. This signal is transmitted via a protein known as a SNARE. After 12–16 weeks, the body naturally produces new SNARE proteins, allowing the signal to reach the muscle again. Until then, the forehead remains relaxed and frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead wrinkles are significantly reduced. Read more here about Botox treatments.
Botulinum toxin is one of the most widely used and researched medicines worldwide. Beyond aesthetic treatments, it is also used in various areas of medicine, including dermatology, urology and neurology.
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Profhilo for skin ageing
Profhilo has become one of the biggest trends in recent years. Developed by a Swiss pharmaceutical company, it is made of ultra-pure hyaluronic acid. This hyaluronic acid is injected at specific points in the skin. Unlike fillers, Profhilo does not add volume or “fill” wrinkles. Instead, it improves overall skin quality by stimulating the natural production of collagen and elastin. As a result, the skin becomes firmer, smoother and more resilient. Profhilo not only rejuvenates the skin but also helps prevent further signs of ageing.
Do skin boosters work against skin ageing?
Skin boosters are designed to maintain and hydrate the skin from within. They deliver deep hydration and can be used both as a preventative and maintenance treatment. Strictly speaking, they don’t remove wrinkles (other than perhaps the very finest lines), but they play a valuable role in keeping the skin healthy and helping to delay the formation of wrinkles.
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Best clinic for skin ageing treatments
Across the UK there are hundreds of clinics offering skin rejuvenation and injectable treatments – so there’s likely to be one near you. It’s important to compare the brand of injectable used, the practitioner’s experience, the clinic’s reputation, and the price of the treatment before making a choice. Search, compare and book a no-obligation consultation on Injectablesbooking.co.uk.
