QA Antiaging

1) How is acid used in anti-aging treatments?

As daunting as it sounds, acids have found its well-deserved place in anti-aging products and treatments. The trick is to use the right percent of acid that is suitable for the skin type and to balance it with other bases or carriers or to let the cosmetic specialists handle it for you. Some popular acids are the Glycolic acid or most popular alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) used in skin care. It comes from sugar cane, and is the smallest AHA, so it’s the most effective at getting into the skin. AHA that is below 10% can be effective at exfoliating skin and reducing fine lines, preventing acne, fading dark spots, increasing skin thickness, and evening out skin tone and texture. Another acid the salicylic acid or Beta Hydroxy Acid is used in peels for treating acne and pigmentation, sometimes in tandem with microdermabrasion or micro needling. BHAs are effective in reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and improving overall skin texture.

2) How does microneedling help with delaying aging?

If you are looking to reduce fine lines,pores, wrinkles, scars, stretch marks and crow’s feet then microneedling is a great anti-aging cosmetic treatment. This skin-rejuvenating procedure has tiny needles creating punctures in the top layer of skin to improve overall texture and appearance. With the latest technology, the needles are energized with radiofrequency to help stimulate collagen in the skin. By promoting collagen growth, microneedling can help reverse signs of aging like fine lines, fade acne scars, and make skin look refreshed. The skin responds by filling the wounds with collagen and elastin, which are natural proteins that can effectively strengthen and reduce the appearance of scarring. The microneedling rejuvenation technique breaks up old scar tissue so that new tissue can generate. The needles are automated and their puncture depth can be adjusted to your particular needs, creating a more personalized treatment that can make your skin look as natural as possible.

3) How does dermal fillers help with anti-aging treatments?

As skin gets older, the body begins to stop developing collagen and elastin causing an exhausted and sunken appearance. These issues can be resolved with dermal fillers. Dermal filler injections add volume, remove fine lines, hydrate the areas and revitalize the skin. The best part is that it contains only natural ingredients and hence is the safest and economical way to quickly restore youthful looks. Dermal fillers are used to supply hydration, support, and structure to areas where volume loss or deficits has happened. The effects will appear immediately and usually require limited downtime and the treatment is painless. Non-invasive dermal filler is performed by injection and numbing agents are given to help reduce injection discomfort. Dermal fillers act by removing the wrinkles by pumping the skin layers, boosting fullness, and diminishing wrinkles. Apart from acting on wrinkles dermal fillers can also be used for plumping thin lips, creating rounded cheeks, and filling hollows ,treating tear trough to get a younger look.

4) What are skin issues that anti-aging treatments address?

Anti-aging products or treatments can effectively address signs of aging like loss of skin firmness, reduced skin elasticity, increased skin dryness, pigmentation disorders such as age spots and uneven pigmentation, loss of radiance and an increase in dullness, formation of fine lines and wrinkles, increased fragility to trauma, creating bruises and rashes, greater translucency, which shows more veins, increased redness due to blood vessel dilation. All these aging signs are majorly caused by the breakdown of cellular and extracellular components, or a reduction in the rate of key metabolic processes over time. So, the key thing to do to reverse the signs is by stimulating collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid production in the dermal layer coupled with strong structural proteins and a strengthened natural lipid barrier function. It is also important to put a stop to processes happening intrinsically like inflammation, over-stimulation of pigment, and protein crosslinking by sugars, and to inhibit an over-production of enzymes and other agents that break down healthy skin compounds.

5) What are the types of anti-aging treatments and when are they needed?

Skin is the most extensive and visible part of the body. As our body ages, the skin also starts showing evident changes over the years. Women, take several measures right from the youth years like even the basic of skin care of religiously using sunscreen before stepping out or following a balanced diet or staying away from smoking even. All of these steps can do wonders for the skin like stopping photoaging or aging faster due to all the overload of free radicals. If one does not take such measures, then aging can impact the skin at a faster pace. This is when anti-aging treatments can come into play. The primary goal of these treatments is to ensure that the youthful look is brought back. There are some types of anti-aging treatments that have gained popularity for its effectiveness in keeping aging signs at bay. Some of these include Botox and Dermal fillers, chemical peels, injectable anti-aging treatments, laser resurfacing, sclerotherapy.

6) What is the best age to start anti-aging treatments?

The truth is, you are never too young to start thinking about preserving and protecting your skin. There are many treatments and topical ingredients that you can start right now at any age to help give your skin a boost and protection from free radicals, sun damage, and other causes of accelerated aging. The skin starts to show signs of aging in your 30s and 40s, as your skin starts to lose elasticity and fullness, fine lines form, it gets drier and thinner and has pigmentation issues. Starting a basic skin-care routine in your teens and 20s is a good idea. Get help from a dermatologist /cosmetologist if your anti-aging skin care routine is not providing the results you desire. Skin produces 1% less collagen each year and intrinsic aging starts much earlier. Wearing daily sunscreen of at least SPF 30 is one of the best things you can do for your skin to protect against wrinkles and dark age spots, as well as skin cancer.

7) What are the skin aftercare tips following Botox treatment?

The top tip is to protect your skin from sun exposure as this can cause skin damage and create new wrinkles. Botox relaxes the muscles or nerves in your face so by exercising your face for 1 – 2 hours after the appointment can help the injections take hold and settle in. After the procedure avoid touching the injection sites. The skin may be slightly irritated around the injection area but fiddling with it will affect the results of the treatment. After the Botox, gently wash your face or apply your usual moisturizer and cleanser. Smoking damages skin cells and causes premature aging. If you are going to treat yourself to Botox, get the most out of your investment. The skin will look so much better without the damaging effects of cigarettes so it is best to refrain from smoking after Botox.

8) What is the application of PRP in anti-aging treatments?

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) allows your body to use its own healing process to promote anti-aging results. PRP is used in facial rejuvenation because it promotes the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles. The PRP based treatments on the face works by stimulating collagen production. This makes the skin to become plumper and to tighten and therefore look more youthful. Skin needs to remain strong and thick in order to retain moisture. Thin skin reveals enlarged pores and causes sagging to occur. It is then that the signs of aging are more visible. PRP can greatly help by retaining the moisture. Many skin imperfections can be improved with PRP like acne scars, surgical scars, hyperpigmentation. PRP stimulates collagen which promotes the healing of damaged skin. Overexposure to the sun can cause many problems. The sun’s damage to your face can get very obvious over time and this damage to the skin’s surface can be reduced with PRP treatments.

9) How can a face lift surgery or rhytidectomy make you look younger?

Face lift is a surgical cosmetic procedure that repositions facial skin, fat, and muscles, thereby reducing the appearance of wrinkles. The procedure works by removing or tucking excess skin and re-draping it carefully. In a Mid face-lift the facial skin in the middle of the face especially skins around cheeks are surgically altered without touching any other parts. In a full facelift both midface and neck skin are lifted to get a uniform look especially suited for those with prominent sagged skin on face and neck. There are some add-ons or complementing procedures that can be done along with a face lift to make the results appear more natural looking. Dermal fillers can be injected into the skin to fill lost subcutaneous fat. Fat transfers is another procedure, where fat from different parts of the face is uniformly distributed to across the face. When it comes to face lift procedures it is crucial to find the most capable and experienced surgeons to get the job done.

10) What are the anti- aging benefits of Vampire facial?

The hugely popular celebrity favorite vampire facial triggers collagen production, and this improves skin quality by reducing folds, wrinkles, and fine lines. The increase of collagen production as a result of the facial responds to skin cell trauma when the fine needles penetrate the skin’s top layer. The Elastin formed tightens the facial skin naturally, which helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Vampire facial plump up the skin’s hollow areas, and so the deeper folds also go away after a few weeks. The result of a vampire facial is better moisture retention, skin tone, and texture. The new cells’ growth triggered due to the treatment can help improve hyperpigmentation as well. Above all Vampire facial is non-invasive, painless and treatment is done quick with lasting results. A vampire facial treatment only needs to be performed a few times every year for sustained results. This type of facial offers all the benefits of a conventional facial, but with better results.