PREVENTING THE SIGNS OF AGEING
W L W L
FITNESS
PREVENTING THE SIGNS OF AGEING
By Dr Sally-Ann Dolan
The past decade has witnessed a significant global increase in the use of minimally invasive cosmetic techniques for aesthetics and rejuvenation . Skin health is indeed considered one of the principal factors indicating overall wellbeing in humans . The skin is altered with ageing due to the loss of elasticity and the appearance of expression lines and later wrinkles . In this article I will explore and introduce many of the minimally invasive techniques for age prevention , reversal and rejuvenation .
Prevention is better than cure
The success of cosmetic procedures depends on establishing facial harmony and preventing or correcting ageing aspects . This should be performed with the aim of achieving a natural look and not to radically change a person ’ s appearance . Minimally invasive modalities such as neurotoxin , fillers , and laser treatments are being chosen thanks to their rapid satisfactory aesthetic outcomes and relatively favourable safety profile . The resort to topical skincare and lifestyle modifications , including proper nutrition and regular exercise , are also key factors to maintain proper skin health and to age gracefully . With the successful integration of many of these modalities , a complete facial rejuvenation regimen can be established to ensure patients ’ goals and maximise satisfaction .
Neurotoxins - Botulinum toxin type A injections are one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures for the treatment of facial wrinkles . Wrinkles are formed due to repetitive contraction of the underlying facial muscles and by injecting small quantities of neurotoxin into specific overactive muscles the localised muscles relax and hence smooth the overlying skin and reduce wrinkles .
Dermal Fillers - Containing hyaluronic acid , dermal fillers are used to restore volume and achieve balanced facial contouring . The " 8 point face lift " and “ the Y lift ” have become synonymous when describing how dermal fillers can be used to restore youthful facial contours by replenishing lost volume . These treatments result in an amazing 3-dimensional rejuvenation of the face .
Medical-Grade Skincare - Cosmeceuticals combine cosmetic skincare with medicinal / pharmaceutical ingredients that are clinically proven to deliver actual biological changes within the skin . Depending on the products a whole host of benefits can be obtained for general rejuvenation and anti-ageing or dealing with specific skin problems such as pigmentation or acne . With a personalised medical skincare routine , you may notice results in as little as 6 to 8 weeks . We are proud at SDS Rejuvenate MediSpa to have our own skin care range which was introduced into our clinics over 7 years ago and our sales reflect the success of the range . The products sell themselves !
Biostimulation
Biostimulation involves the use of external stimuli to harness the body ’ s own regenerative capabilities to promote collagen production , improve skin elasticity and promote overall rejuvenation . Examples of this :
Microneedling - a minimally invasive treatment with effective results . It creates thousands of microchannels to allow tailored solutions to pass through the outer layers of the skin to the dermis which stimulates cell repair and production of new collagen and elastin . Microneedling with radiofrequency ( RF ) however is the gold standard treatment . MORPHEUS8 has gained respect and has become well known due to celebrity endorsements . Using a matrix of micro pins combined with radiofrequency ( RF ) energy to renew the deeper layers of the skin with almost no patient downtime . MORPHEUS8 can be used on any areas that can benefit from resurfacing and subdermal renewal . The most commonly treated areas include the jowls , neck , décolletage and periorbital area .
Fotona Laser - Using the Fotona laser we offer a range of rejuvenation biostimulatory treatments . The most popular include the 4D Facelift ® and SmoothEye ® treatments . These treatments are non-invasive with almost no downtime . The results are not immediate but unfold over a period of 2 to 3 months and one can expect ongoing improvements for up to 6 months post treatment .
Profhilo ® - The first of its kind , Profhilo is a revolutionary beneath the skin hyaluronic acid moisturising treatment . One of the highest concentrations of hyaluronic acid on the market , Profhilo not only boosts and hydrates the skin , but also remodels ageing and sagging tissue . The most common areas of treatment include the face and neck , but can also be used on the décolletage , hands arms , knees and abdomen .
Exosomes - Recently there has been a huge buzz when talking about rejuvenation and it is all about exosome treatment . This is now regarded as one of the most revolutionary treatments to have entered the aesthetic market in recent years . We first learned about it when we visited an American aesthetic and anti-ageing conference in Miami . It is now available in the UK , and we are now offering this iconic treatment in clinic .
In February 2024 we are holding an evening event in our West Kirby clinic . There will be a presentation in which we will introduce and explain the role of exosomes , anti-ageing and rejuvenation . Tickets are already available and can be reserved by contacting clinic . To book for a free skin consultation and assessment or to register interest for our skin health event , please call clinic on 0151 625 8080 or email : info @ sdsrejuvenate . co . uk .
64 wirrallife . com