Interest in looking young and maintaining youth is as old as human creation. In the inscriptions of ancient Egypt, traces of the use of cosmetic methods to preserve youth can be seen, and alchemists have been looking for the elixir of youth since long ago. One of the most important elements of youth is the skin of the face, which unfortunately shows signs of aging more than any other part of the body. It is true that a way to prevent aging has not yet been discovered, but skin rejuvenation methods can give you a younger, fresher and more beautiful appearance.
Advances in medical science have provided us with many ways to rejuvenate the skin; From laser to botox, gels and various surgical techniques. All these methods are effective in their turn and the best skin rejuvenation method should be determined according to your conditions.
In this article, we want to introduce rejuvenation methods so that you can get complete information about these methods. But before we go to the methods, it is better to know a little about the aging process of the skin. This basic knowledge is important for a better understanding of rejuvenation methods.
Aging causes the destruction of skin-forming components. Collagen and elastin proteins are among these components that have a great effect on the beauty and youth of the skin. Smoking, not exercising, air pollution, exposure to the harmful rays of the sun, and improper nutrition, along with aging, cause the skin to deteriorate. Over time, the surface layer of the skin thins and its connective tissue weakens.
In order to better understand the signs of skin aging, you need to know the layers of the skin and its adjacent tissues. The skin itself consists of three layers, including the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. The skin is the part that we see with our eyes. The middle layer contains the cells that produce the skin and some sensory receptors. Under the skin or hypodermis is composed of connective tissue and fat tissue. The hypodermis connects the skin to the underlying muscle layer. Muscles are placed on bones.
Aging affects all layers of the skin and adjacent tissues. In fact, aging skin is known with 4 main symptoms, which we are looking for a way to treat in skin rejuvenation methods. Let's take a look at the signs of skin aging:
Skin lines are one of the first signs of aging. These gradually appear on the skin from the age of 25 and become deeper and turn into wrinkles. Skin lines are caused by the movement of facial muscles. At a young age, these lines are visible only when you laugh, frown or talk; But when the skin lines become wrinkles, they can be seen on the skin without the movement of the facial muscles. So to speak, moving lines become fixed wrinkles.
The most common places of wrinkles:
horizontal forehead line,
frown line (between the eyebrows vertically),
radial lines around the eyes and crow's feet lines,
laugh line (sides of the nose to the top of the lips),
radial lines around the lips,
Skin rejuvenation methods due to wrinkles:
Botox,
laser therapy,
filler or gel injection,
hypotherapy,
endolift laser,
Fat Injection,
Carboxytherapy.
As we age, several important things happen to the skin and the underlying layers. Collagen and elastin proteins of the skin decrease and our skin becomes loose. The fat under the skin in the areas of the cheek, temple, chin, nose and eyes is reduced and the face becomes skeletal. The bones of the face especially around the mouth and chin degenerate.
Of course, these cases show themselves at the age of 50-60; But skin rejuvenation methods are effective when performed at a younger age to delay the appearance of these symptoms. Loss of volume can cause sagging and wrinkles and significantly reduce the freshness of your face.
The most common places of volume reduction:
under the eyes
Species
Jaw and chin angles
Around the lips and nose
The deep parts of the skin consist of several main components that create the consistency and freshness of the skin. First of all, we must mention the collagen protein strands that make up the main skeleton of the connective tissue under the skin. Hyaluronic acid is the second component that acts as an interstitial cement and fills the space between collagen fibers. Finally, the elastin protein strands cause the elasticity or elasticity of the skin.
In the aging of the skin, we see both the skin falling and the loss of elasticity. Sagging occurs due to a decrease in volume, which is caused by the loss of fat under the skin, a decrease in the volume of hyaluronic acid, and the destruction of bones. Deterioration of skin consistency and loss of its elasticity is caused by wear and tear of collagen and elastin strands. In this way, the strength and elasticity of the skin is reduced. Changes such as dryness and hardening of the surface layers of the skin are also the reason for the skin to become fragile.
The most common places of reduced elasticity:
around the lips
The sides of the jaw
under the eyes
forehead
Rejuvenation methods:
Endolift laser
Hyphotherapy
Microneedling
Fractional RF
CO2 laser
Fractional erbium
Plasma jet
The middle layer or dermis is composed of skin-forming cells, sebaceous and sweat glands, and connective tissue (including collagen fibers, elastin fibers, and hyaluronic acid). As we said, the amount of structural components of the connective tissue decreases in the aging process of the skin. In addition to shaping the skin and maintaining its consistency, the middle layer is also responsible for keeping the skin hydrated. For this reason, with the depletion of this layer, the skin becomes dry and lacks freshness.
The bottom layer is called subcutaneous or hypodermis, which contains connective tissue and cushions or fat pads. With age, the number of cells, the thickness of the hypodermis and the volume of fat pads decrease. These events lead to the reduction of skin volume and the appearance of wrinkles.
Common solutions for changes in skin layers: all over the face
The best time to receive skin rejuvenation treatments depends on your condition. When the signs of aging start bothering you or concern you and how much you have protected your skin are among the factors affecting the rejuvenation time. Using moisturizing and sunscreen creams, washing the skin and keeping it clean are the most important skin care that can be effective in reducing the speed of skin aging.
Some applicants for skin rejuvenation experience early signs of skin aging, such as fine wrinkles, from their early 30s. Sagging and skin spots may also be seen at this age. Laser treatments, exfoliation and hypotherapy are among the minimally invasive and effective methods that can improve skin structure and prevent aging.
The fourth decade of life is the time when you should take more care of your skin. Women's bodies undergo hormonal changes as they approach menopause, which have a great impact on the face. The appearance of wrinkles around the eyes and mouth, dryness and skin spots are among the things that occur in people over 40 years old. At this age, less invasive methods such as hypotherapy, laser therapy, gel injection or botox injection are recommended.
Skin rejuvenation methods can be divided into three general categories:
Invasive procedures include plastic and cosmetic surgeries such as skin tightening.
Minimally invasive methods include hypotherapy, endolift and injectable methods such as botox, fat and gel injections.
Non-invasive methods include general skin care such as anti-wrinkle creams and home remedies for skin rejuvenation.
Invasive methods are usually expensive, requiring hospitalization, a long recovery period, and many complications and risks; But it can be said that they have the most lasting results. Non-invasive methods are the least dangerous and simplest methods; But they do not have much effect on the skin. Minimally invasive rejuvenation methods have very limited complications and risks, are cheaper than invasive methods and have significant effects on the skin.
In general, as long as minimally invasive or non-invasive methods of rejuvenation can be used, methods such as facelift surgery or skin tightening are not recommended. Because the risks and complications of invasive methods are more. So try minimally invasive methods before committing to surgery or invasive rejuvenation procedures.
At the White House specialized clinic, we always tried to provide the best and most up-to-date treatment methods for our dear clients. Due to the fact that today's medical science is paying the most attention to minimally invasive methods of skin rejuvenation, we tried to provide various services in this field to our clients. In the following, we have introduced some minimally invasive skin rejuvenation methods that are performed at the White House Clinic.
Endolift laser
Endolift is one of the new methods of skin rejuvenation. In this minimally invasive method, a very thin fiber enters the skin and is placed in the deep layers of the skin. Using infrared laser rays, Fibri stimulates the skin's collagen production and melts excess fat deposits. In this way, we will see a reduction in skin sagging and stiffness.
jaw and face angulation,
increasing the consistency and firmness of the neck skin,
Reduction of wrinkles and the depth of laugh lines,
Reduction of local fats, especially in the groin area.
In hyphotherapy, ultrasound waves are used. That is, the same waves that are used in ultrasound machines. However, in HIFU, these waves inject energy into a certain layer of the skin in a concentrated manner, stimulating the production of collagen fibers, tightening the skin, and reducing wrinkles.
Hyphotherapy is very suitable for people between 30 and 75 years old who suffer from mild to moderate skin laxity and want to delay the skin aging process.
Some applications of hypotherapy in skin rejuvenation:
reducing skin wrinkles,
tightening sagging and laxity of the skin in the neck and groin area,
Cheeks, eyebrows and eyelids lift
improving the condition of the chin line,
smoothing and tightening the skin of the face,
Neck and décolletage lift,
Correcting the smile design.
In carboxytherapy, carbon dioxide gas (CO2) is injected under the skin. In any area of the body where the concentration of carbon dioxide gas increases, our body increases blood supply to that part to supply oxygen and compensate for the accumulation of carbon dioxide. In this way, by injecting carbon dioxide gas, we force the body to increase blood supply to a specific area. By increasing blood supply, cell repair occurs and the condition of the skin improves.
Some of the uses of carboxytherapy in skin rejuvenation:
remove darkness and lines around the eyes,
removing facial wrinkles,
local fat reduction,
Removing loose and sagging skin,
Body skin rejuvenation (back of hands and décolleté).
gel injection
Injection of gel or fillers into different layers of the skin gives volume to the treated area. Fillers or volumizers are divided into three categories: permanent, semi-permanent and temporary. Permanent materials are not used due to complications and other risks. Semi-permanent materials are used less for the same reason.
Temporary gels, which are the best fillers, are made of hyaluronic acid. The same material that we talked about at the beginning of the text and said that it is like interstitial cement.
Some applications of gel injection in skin rejuvenation:
Filling facial lines (laughter, frown, wrinkles around the eyes and around the lips)
Increasing the volume of the upper and lower lip
In fat injection, fat tissue is removed from a part of the body using liposuction and injected into the fat pads under the skin. The durability of this method is long and it has few side effects. Fat pads can be seen in different parts of the face skin, the most important of which is the cheek pads.
filling facial wrinkles,
Treatment of sagging and sagging facial skin,
highlighting the breasts, lips and back of the hand,
Botox injection is one of the most popular skin rejuvenation methods around the world. The substance used in Botox is a type of poison that causes muscle paralysis. By paralyzing the facial muscles, lines and wrinkles disappear to a great extent. Botox injection is a very safe and effective way to improve the appearance of the face if it is done under the supervision of a doctor.
removing facial lines (frow lines, forehead, eye area, lip area),
eyebrow shaping
Raising the corners of the lips.
