As we age, the collagen production in our bodies slows down. Add to that regular exposure to the harsh UV rays and a poor lifestyle, and you have the perfect recipe for superfast aging and skin cell degradation.
However, it is time to wave these issues goodbye with excellent services that offer skin tightening treatments. But before we delve into these procedures, let us better understand our skin and its natural aging process.
Here’s a list of all the factors that lead to faster skin aging and reduction in elasticity.
1. Loss in collagen and elasticity
The primary cause for sagging skin is aging since our skin loses collagen proteins at a rapid rate of around 1% per year after the age of 20. The skin’s natural elastin and hyaluronic acid stores, which were responsible for keeping our skin plump, would gradually degrade, and by the age of 50, our skin had already lost its elasticity.
2. Loss in fat and muscle
As we age, our body also loses the fat that was initially present in the skin’s epidermis, leading to a loss of elasticity and volume, especially when it comes to cheeks and temples. The gradual loss of muscle tissues and bone also affects our chins and necks as they lose their definition. This is how people in their 50s end up developing jowls, wrinkles, and sagging skin.
3. Hormone levels
Hormone levels are also responsible for women losing the elasticity in their skin. With age, your body has lesser and lesser estrogen levels after menopause. This makes your skin much more prone to thinning, sagging, and wrinkling.
4. Lifestyle factors
High UV exposure, pollution, extreme weight loss, and lifestyle choices like excessive alcohol consumption and poor management of stress all combine to accelerate the process of declining elastin and collagen levels.
Best Skin Tightening Treatments For When You Reach 50s
Listed below are some of the best treatments for women who are in their 50s and are planning on turning the clock back on their skin.
1.Microneedling and Laser Treatment
For women who are in their early, mid, and late 50s and are concerned with sagging skin and lost skin elasticity, opting for a dual treatment of Microneedling and Radiofrequency is the best way to achieve the skin tightening results of their dreams. Using FDA-approved technology, our skin tightening treatments, help tighten the skin while prompting your skin to produce more collagen and elastin. The microneedling targets a specific depth of the skin to stimulate a healing response and produce further collagen and elastin. In contrast, radiofrequency energy targets the tissue area with heat to tighten the existing collagen stores, lift the skin, and make the contours firmer.
2. Botox
Botox is an FDA-approved injectable that contains a neuromodulator or wrinkle muscle relaxer, which is injected into the required area using an ultra-fine needle. It consists of a purified neurotoxic protein called Botulinum toxin, Type A, which, once injected into the specific facial muscle, relaxes and freezes the muscle by blocking its acetylcholine receptors. Hence, you are left with a wrinkle-free appearance. Botox can be used for treating forehead wrinkles, dark spots around the eye, jaws, eyebrow lines and lip lines.
Benefits of Botox
Safe and minimally invasive procedure with quick recovery time.
Multiple health benefits include relief from muscle pain such as TMJ, chronic migraine, hyperhidrosis (excessive perspiration), and urinary incontinence.
Limited downtime with almost instant results.
Reduces excessive sweating.
Long-lasting results for a refreshed appearance.
3. Hormone Replacement Therapy
Not only do hormonal issues affect your physical abilities, but also the way you want to look, especially post-menopause. Having irregular hormones can cause health issues, such as thyroid problems, acne, mood swings, hair loss, and a lot more, and that is why Hormone Replacement Therapy is important once you reach your 50s.
Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy
Reduces vaginal itching, discomfort, dryness, and pain
Decreases night sweats and hot flashes
Strengthens the bladder muscles, reducing the risk of incontinence and UTI infections
Reduces mood swings and depression
Reduces signs of aging
Minimizes the risk of breast and colon cancers.
4. Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers can help fight the signs of aging, leaving you with a youthful, refreshed appearance by smoothing out undesirable skin folds, including creases around your nose, frown lines, and smile marks.
Benefits of Dermal Fillers
Reduced appearance of signs of aging
Reduction in acne scars
Improved skin hydration and elasticity
Fuller and luscious lips
Improved laugh lines and marionette lines
Volume restoration in the cheeks
Overall, glowing and vibrant skin.
5. Chemical Peels
The chemical peel treatment is an FDA-approved, minimally-invasive cosmetic procedure that successfully treats several types of skin concerns with minimal downtime and side effects. It is especially effective in reversing your aging process since its exfoliation properties help you to get rid of your dull, sagging, and scarred skin and replace it with rejuvenated and revitalized skin. They are of three types- Light, Medium, and Deep, depending on your skin needs.
Benefits of chemical peels:
Improves skin tone and texture
Smoother, firmer, and healthier skin
Minimizes fine lines and wrinkles
Treats acne and acne scars and controls future flare-ups
Reduces the size of open pores and cleanses them deeply.
Looking To Turn The Clock Backwards On Your Skin? Our Medical Experts And Reputed Aestheticians At Haven Medspa Have Got You Covered.
With highly innovative skin tightening treatments such as BTL Vanquish Me, BTL Exilis Elite Ultra 360, BTL EmSculpt, and Sciton Skintyte II, Haven Medspa does not just focus on your face but also on reversing the age on your whole body. We are a leading aesthetic service provider and offer the best-in-class skin tightening treatment in Lincoln, CA.
A team of expert and licensed therapists caters to your skin tightening needs most efficiently with ensured results and convenience. When you choose services at Haven Medspa, you get scientifically proven procedures with ensured results in the most convenient environment. Contact Us Now!
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are Skin Tightening Procedures Safe?
Yes, the procedures are safe and conducted under expert supervision and within a suitable environment to give you the best results with minimum down time. Moreover, we use the best ingredients and procedures to ensure your safety.
2. Am I Suitable For Anti-Aging And Skin Tightening Procedures?
If you are in your 50s or even younger, you are suitable for these skin tightening treatments in Lincoln, CA. This is because after your 20s, your skin reduces the production of collagen and elastin, making you age.
3. How Long Does These Procedures Take?
This varies since different patients have different skin types and age-related issues. The procedure time also depends on the severity of your aging issues and the type of treatment you have chosen.
4. Are The Results Long-lasting?
While the longevity of your results varies between procedures, each can last several months.
5. Is Skin Analysis Needed Before The Procedure?
Yes, your skin is first analyzed by our medical practitioners, who then suggest the best procedure and how the selected treatment will benefit you.
Dr. Virpal Thiara, MD, is a founding director of Haven Medspa and a certified Board Internal Medicine Physician. With her 15+ years of experience working in the Yuba-Sutter community as a Hospitalist, she has developed a particular interest in skin rejuvenation, acne treatment, and medical weight loss. Dr. Thiara has undergone extensive advanced training to provide exceptional cosmetic treatments to help them accentuate natural beauty.
Categories
Get Social With Us
Sign Up
for Our Newsletter Today To Stay Updated on Skincare Breakthroughs and Exclusive Offers.
