Even though ageing is inevitable, it does not have to be feared. Thanks to modern aesthetic treatments, we can all embrace each birthday with a guilt-free smile and newfound joy!
These progressive treatments can help temporarily slow down, or even reverse, the hands of time. They help address various types of wrinkles, and also offer significantly fewer risks than surgical procedures, more natural-looking results, and almost no recovery time.
What Are Wrinkles?
Wrinkles are lines that form on and in our skin and can develop almost anywhere on the body, most often due to ageing. Simply because, as we age, our skin cells do not renew as quickly and naturally become less elastic and drier. This happens because our body produces less collagen and elastin (proteins essential for keeping our skin in top shape).
However, factors like excessive sun exposure, pollution, and smoking, to name a few, can also accelerate the ageing process and contribute to wrinkle formation by damaging the collagen and elastin fibres in the skin.
How To Address Wrinkles Effectively
Injectable treatments like Botox and dermal fillers are excellent for reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Bunny lines, crow’s feet, frown lines, and laugh lines are typically treated with Botox, while dark circles are best addressed with dermal fillers. However, forehead lines and marionette lines can benefit from Botox or dermal fillers. In short, Botox works by blocking certain nerve signals that cause muscles to contract, relaxing them and smoothing out facial wrinkles. Dermal fillers, on the other hand, plump up wrinkles, smooth them out and restore volume to the face.
Another injectable treatment gaining popularity in the aesthetic world is Profhilo. This skin booster uses a high dose of hyaluronic acid (a naturally occurring substance that diminishes with age), to improve the skin from the inside out. Unlike Botox, which relaxes wrinkle-causing muscles, or dermal fillers, which add volume to deeper lines, Profhilo works through bio-remodeling to replenish and restore the skin.
Similar to Profhilo, PRP and exosome facials offer skin restoration and rejuvenation from within. Unlike Profhilo, however, PRP facials (commonly known as vampire facials) use platelets from your blood to stimulate collagen production and tissue regeneration. Exosomes, on the other hand, are tiny particles released by cells that carry powerful bioactive molecules such as growth factors, proteins, and genetic material. Known for their anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties, exosomes enhance hydration and play a crucial role in revitalising the skin.
Other effective wrinkle-fighting aesthetic treatments include microneedling and chemical peels. Microneedling uses micro-needles to create tiny wounds in the skin, stimulating the healing process and boosting collagen production. Meanwhile, chemical peels remove the outer layer of the skin, revealing a smoother, more youthful layer underneath.
Last but certainly not least, you can also opt for a liquid facelift (also known as a Y lift). This minimally invasive procedure combines Botox with dermal fillers to combat wrinkles, restore lost volume and beautifully contour your face, giving you a natural, youthful, and rejuvenated look. Although the word “facelift” may bring to mind bandages and long recovery times, a liquid facelift takes only about 45 minutes, requires just 12 to 24 hours of downtime, and lasts up to two years!
Other Strategies To Help Keep Wrinkles At Bay
We can slow down the ageing process, but as we all know, we cannot avoid it entirely. To help fight the good fight and keep wrinkles at bay, always wear sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher when outdoors, even on overcast days. Excessive exposure to UV rays is a major cause of premature ageing and can lead to wrinkles and age spots.
Moisturise daily, and eat a diet rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory foods this includes, but is not limited to berries, nuts, fatty fish, and leafy greens), as these foods may help improve skin elasticity.
Staying hydrated, limiting alcohol intake, removing makeup before bed, and managing stress can also help prevent premature ageing. Not to mention, regular physical activity helps boost circulation and oxygen flow, giving your skin a natural glow.
Our Final Thoughts
How lucky are we to live in an era where advanced non-surgical treatments are available to help us age gracefully? Very lucky indeed! Interestingly, around 43% of adults in the UK now see non-surgical procedures as a normal part of their beauty routine.
So, if it is something you have been considering, get in touch. Our team is here to help you look as incredible on the outside as you feel on the inside.
We will leave you with the fabulous words of Jules Renard: “It is not how old you are, it is how you are old.”
