The Aging Process: the science behind skin aging?

Around the age of 40, you often start to see the first signs of skin aging: fine lines, less firm skin, and subtle loss of volume. But did you know that aging doesn’t just affect your skin? The bone volume and fat distribution in your face also change over time, which affects the contours and firmness of your face. In this blog, we’ll not only discuss the science of what happens to your skin, but also how injectables like fillers, Skinboosters, and Sculptra can help you achieve natural rejuvenation.

1. Reduction of collagen and elastin: loss of firmness in the skin

Collagen and elastin are the building blocks that keep your skin firm and elastic. From the age of 25, the production of these proteins gradually decreases, and by the time you are 40, you will notice this in less firm skin and the formation of fine lines. This can lead to sagging skin, especially around the jawline, neck and cheeks.

• Solution: Treatments such as Sculptra and Restylane Skinboosters are ideal for improving skin quality. Sculptra stimulates collagen production and provides a natural tightening effect without adding volume. Skinboosters hydrate deep into the skin and improve elasticity and texture, resulting in a fresh appearance.

The aging skin in the face

2. Decreased bone volume: the foundation of your face disappears

What many people don’t realize is that the aging process also affects the bone structure of your face. The volume of the bones in your skull decreases, especially in the cheekbones, jawline, and temples. This causes the skin to have less support, which contributes to a “sunken” appearance or loss of facial definition.

• Solution: Fillers can be strategically placed to replace lost bone volume. By using fillers such as Restylane on the cheekbones or jawline, the natural contour of your face can be restored. This gives an immediate younger and fresher appearance.

Decreasing bone volume of the face

3. Fat transfer: volume loss in the face

In addition to bone volume, the distribution of fat in your face also changes. The fat that naturally gives your face a soft, full appearance shifts or decreases. This leads to hollower cheeks, a less tight jawline and an increase in sagging skin.

• Solution: Fillers are the perfect choice to compensate for this loss of volume. They can add subtle volume to areas where it is needed, such as the cheeks or temples, without the result looking unnatural.

Fat loss in the face

4. Decrease in hydration and elasticity: drier and less resilient skin

As you age, the amount of hyaluronic acid in your skin decreases. This natural moisture-binding molecule keeps your skin hydrated and supple. Without enough hyaluronic acid, your skin becomes drier, less elastic and more prone to wrinkles and fine lines.

• Solution: Restylane Skinboosters work perfectly to hydrate your skin from within. They improve the texture and elasticity of the skin, especially in areas such as the face, neck and hands.

5. A holistic approach to natural rejuvenation

Skin aging is a combination of factors: less collagen and elastin, decreased bone volume, fat shifting and decreased hydration. By addressing these aspects together with a combination of Sculptra, Skinboosters and fillers, you can naturally maintain a youthful appearance.

Conclusion: a personal treatment plan for your face

Aging is a natural process, but with the right treatments, you can subtly turn back the clock. Whether it’s restoring lost volume with fillers, improving your skin quality with Skinboosters, or boosting collagen with Sculptra – there’s a solution that’s right for your face and goals.

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