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Sep
2024
As we age, especially during perimenopause and menopause, our skin goes through significant changes, largely due to shifts in hormones like estrogen and testosterone. Estrogen plays a crucial role in maintaining skin health by affecting various skin cells, hair follicles, and oil glands. It helps manage inflammation, supports collagen production, and keeps the skin plump and elastic. Testosterone, on the other hand, aids in skin growth and repair.
As estrogen levels decline during menopause, the aging process of the skin can speed up, leading to increased dryness, dullness, and more wrinkles. In women with low estrogen levels, the skin becomes about 1% thinner and in the first five years after menopause, collagen in the skin can decrease by up to 30%, (similar to the bone loss that also occurs during this time). This thinning and loss of collagen are more closely linked to the drop in estrogen than to age itself.
Additionally, the types of collagen in the skin change after menopause, with a reduction in the collagen types that are essential for keeping the skin strong and elastic. Estrogen also plays a key role in keeping the skin moisturised by stimulating the production of sebum, a natural oil that protects and hydrates the skin. According to cosmetic physician Dr. Hoffman, the significant drop in estrogen during perimenopause and menopause leads to less sebum production, resulting in drier skin, thinning of the skin’s deeper layers, and an increase in wrinkles and uneven skin tone. You might also notice that existing skin issues suddenly become more noticeable, making it feel like your skin is aging faster.
Figure 1 SOURCE: Antenna Research, Project Aesthetics December 2023
There’s a growing trend toward natural-looking skin rejuvenation, with a focus on improving skin quality rather than relying solely on quick fixes like injectables. While injectables can be effective, but better results will come from combination treatments, and excessive use can result in and over treated appearance.
Due to these risks, or simply a preference for more natural methods, many people are opting for non-invasive alternatives. Treatments using Energy-Based Devices (EBDs), like laser or RF Microneedling, can significantly enhance skin texture, tone, and overall appearance through stimulating the skin to produce new and healthier collagen itself.
The world’s first and leading picosecond aesthetic laser, renowned for its advanced FOCUS Lens Array technology. This innovative treatment offers remarkable skin revitalisation with minimal to no downtime. PicoSure’s 755nm wavelength is particularly effective at targeting pigments, making it superior to other laser treatments. By delivering ultra-short pulses of light energy into the skin, PicoSure also stimulated collagen production and rejuvenates the skin at a cellular level. This process helps to naturally clear damaged cells, resulting in clearer, smoother and brighter skin.
Another advanced skin rejuvenation technology that combines radiofrequency (RF) with microneedling. Potenza’s unique technology works by creating micro-injuries in the skin, which triggers the body’s natural healing process. This cutting-edge treatment utilises both monopolar and bipolar RF energy to enhance collagen production and improve skin elasticity. The result is a smoother, firmer, and more youthful complexion. By blending these two technologies, Potenza RF Microneedling offers exceptional results in skin tightening, collagen production and texture improvement.
EBDs are becoming increasingly popular because it encourages the natural growth of your skin tissue, leading to more natural looking improvements.as they help improve overall skin quality. Many people also prefer energy device options because they work with the skin’s natural healing processes without altering its structure, which can feel more comfortable and sustainable over time.
“It is becoming better acknowledged that to combat the signs of aging in the best way, we need to encourage the growth of our own tissue. Quick fix treatments do not generally deliver significant skin tissue growth.“
— Dr. Keturah Hoffman, Cosmetic Physician, Restoration Clinic
PicoSure and Potenza RF Microneedling are cutting-edge treatments that harness the body’s natural healing processes to rejuvenate the skin. These energy-based devices (EBDs) deliver targeted energy into the skin, initiating a wound-healing response without causing significant injury. This approach stimulates collagen production while reducing pigmentation and redness, essential steps in achieving thicker, firmer, and more youthful-looking skin with an even tone. As Dr. Hoffman explains, “Collagen and elastin production are part of the wound healing response, so by stimulating cells with energy, we encourage the creation of new, healthier tissue.”
For a well-rounded approach to addressing skin aging, combining energy-based devices (EBDs) like PicoSure and Potenza with other treatments, such as injectables, can be highly effective. Each type of treatment targets different aspects of the skin, creating a synergistic effect that enhances overall results. As Dr. Keturah Hoffman explains, “When muscle contractions that cause lines and wrinkles are reduced, and the skin is stimulated to thicken, the new skin growth is better protected and can thrive.” By integrating treatments that reduce muscle activity with those that promote skin thickening, the skin can rejuvenate more effectively.
Potenza Before and After highlights the remarkable effects of RF Microneedling technology. Known for its innovative approach to skin rejuvenation, Potenza delivers noticeable and impressive changes, as seen in its before-and-after comparisons.
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As your skin undergoes changes with age, especially during perimenopause and menopause, it’s crucial to understand the factors contributing to these transformations. Hormonal shifts, particularly the decline in estrogen, play a significant role in accelerating skin aging, leading to dryness, thinning, and increased wrinkles. Addressing these changes requires a multifaceted approach. While injectables offer quick results, they often lack the long-term benefits provided by treatments that stimulate natural skin rejuvenation, such as Energy-Based Devices (EBDs) like PicoSure and Potenza RF Microneedling. Combining these advanced technologies with other treatments, including injectables and topical products, can provide more lasting and natural-looking results. By focusing on both the surface and deeper layers of the skin, these methods can effectively combat the signs of aging, resulting in healthier, more youthful skin that better reflects your vitality.
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