Skin ageing is complex
and dynamic and it is important that you choose a physician
who understands the dynamics of ageing and who is trained
to assess the face and provide complete solution to his/her
client. There are two types of ageing extrinsic ageing
and intrinsic ageing.
Intrinsic ageing is natural ageing
resulting for m hormonal changes, tissue loss, decreased
fat cells and genetics. Extrinsic ageing relates to external
factors such as sun damage, smoking, poor lifestyle habits
and free radical damage. It is external ageing that make
one look older than their age due mainly to sun damage
and poor lifestyle.
Wrinkles
Wrinkles usually appear around the eyes and upper lip area mainly due to external
factors such as smoking and sun exposure.
Dynamic wrinkles
Dynamic wrinkles are the wrinkles that are caused by movements of facial muscles,
the lines caused by expressions such as smiling and frowning—crow's
feet, forehead lines, and lip wrinkles. Dynamic wrinkles in the upper face
can be treated with Botox® as a preventative measure to prevent static
wrinkles.
Static wrinkles
Static wrinkles are due to lack of elasticity of
the skin caused by sun damage, smoking, and
genetics. Static facial wrinkles are visible regardless of muscle contraction.
These types of wrinkle are very difficult to treat with products such as Botox® because
this treatment only paralyze the muscle therefore preventing muscle movements
and do not volumize the area. It is important that you understand this when
you speak to your clinician since many clinicians depending on
their training will respond to your request for Botox® even though
the treatment might not be appropriate for you. |
Folds
A third type of skin ageing, called skin folds, is often due to sagging of
the underlying facial
structures, causing the deep grooves between the nose and mouth known as nasolabial
folds, often called smile lines. Folds are created due to volume loss in the
cheek and lower face resulting in nasolabial folds and jowling around the mouth
area. The best solution for treating this problem is to volumize the cheeks
and lower faces creating a non-surgical lift of the face. A skilled clinician
should know who to achieve this result with the proper training.
Fat
As we get older we tend to put on body weight, however the face tend to become
thinner since we lose collagen and elastin in the dermis and the fat
producing cells in the subcutaneous thed to reduce productivity resulting
in a more thin and fragile skin quality.
The loss of compactness in the dermis and
subcutaneous tend to make the epidermis of the skin appear
flaccid and aged. The underlying structure of the skin is
what makes the epidermis appear youthful and toned.
Moisture loss
It is not just tissue loss that makes the skin look older. Loss of moisture
due to decrease hyaluronic acid will make the skin look dry and dehydrated.
Hyaluronic Acid is an intercellular fluid in the skin and its main function
in the dermis is to hydrate the skin resulting in the velvet smooth look of
youth.
However, ageing is not all bad news. Hopefully,
we have gained experience, charm and knowledge in replacement
of youth and the advancement in the world of anti-ageing
science and non-surgical medicine has advanced so much that
one does not have to look aged at any stage of their life.
Skin Rejuvenation
for Young and Mature Skin >> |
