Delaying Aging of Skin

Early Intervention May Delay Aging Skin              

As women approach and eventually go through menopause, their skin is rapidly aging leading to wrinkles, skin laxity, and skin thinning. According to Dr. Diane Madfes, estrogen supplementation and collagen stimulation are both effective at preserving the integrity of a woman’s skin. The topic of estrogen supplementation is controversial and beyond the scope of this article. We will focus on collagen stimulation.

According to Dr. Madfes, type 3 collagen decreases by about 50% within a few years of menopause. This is because there is a loss of estrogen receptor beta in the dermal matrix which promotes collagen formation.

Evidence shows that there is a window of opportunity to intervene and stimulate the collagen before those receptors are lost.

Laser skin resurfacing is one great method of stimulating collagen. Timing is very important.

If you are seeing wrinkles, loss of skin elasticity, or your skin sagging, it is best to intervene sooner rather than later before the receptors are lost.

The first benefit of fractional CO2 laser skin resurfacing is getting rid of the advanced signs of aging such as brown spots, sun damaged skin- getting a beautiful uniform skin tone. The second benefit is skin tightening: reversing the skin sagging. The third and most important benefit is the stimulation of collagen which leads to the reversal of fine lines and wrinkles.

The overall effect is a healthier skin, less blemishes, skin tightening and the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles, making you look younger and your skin healthier!

"It's like a facelift but without the surgery- and even better results"!

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If you are interested in laser skin resurfacing at Pristine Laser Center, please call 407-494-0404 for a free consultation. You will meet with our physician who will explain how the process works, evaluate your skin to see if you are a good candidate for this laser procedure, as well as answer all of your questions.