What we do to maintain youthful skin will change according to our age and lifestyle, but some fundamental age prevention steps apply to most everyone. At the Cosmetic Surgery Clinic, we pride ourselves in sharing a wide variety of the latest and greatest in non-surgical and surgical cosmetic procedures with our patients in southwestern Ontario. In this article we give you a taste of what we think you should simply not do without – here’s a shortlist of our anti-aging essentials.
Sunscreen.
It’s no secret that sun exposure is the biggest aging culprit, accounting for 90 per cent of the skin’s visible signs of aging. With this in mind, wearing and reapplying a broad spectrum, minimum SPF 30 sunscreen every day is your best defense against developing wrinkles, brown spots and skin laxity.
Retinol.
Now that you’re equipped with the means to prevent skin aging, the next step is to correct the sun damage that is present in the skin and combat the natural aging process. Retinol is proven to help reverse the signs of both sun-induced and intrinsic aging. Used nightly under the guidance of a medical professional, this at-home skin treatment can even out a mottled complexion, improve skin hydration and soften fine lines and wrinkles.
Topical antioxidant.
Oxidative stress from cellular respiration and inflammation due to sun exposure, lifestyle and pollution can damage our skin and prematurely age our appearance. Daily use of a topical antioxidant such as a highly concentrated vitamin C serum can protect the skin cells from oxidative stress and prevent skin aging.
Eyelash enhancement.
Our eyelashes can age too! Fortunately a revolutionary eyelash enhancement treatment such as LATISSE® can improve the quality of our lashes. Over a period of 8-12 weeks of nightly use, lashes become fuller, longer and darker, noticeably rejuvenating the appearance of the eyes.
The enVy® Pillow.
Beauty sleep isn’t so beautifying when our skin is being compressed against a pillow. Over time, this can contribute to the formation of deep lines and folds. The enVy® Pillow is designed to keep our head in a position to offset these ill effects for our skin. The additional benefits of ergonomic and chiropractic support are icing on the cake.
Non-surgical facelift.
Expression lines, wrinkles and folds that arise over time can leave us looking tired and older than we feel. Fortunately, combining neuromodulator treatments such as BOTOX COSMETIC® and filler treatments such as JUVÉDERM® or Teosyal® can noticeably rejuvenate our look in less than an hour. These non-invasive treatments offer temporary relief from the signs of aging by relaxing the muscles that form deep expression lines, as well as filling in areas of lost facial volume for a refreshed and youthful appearance.
Laser skin treatments.
The Cosmetic Surgery Clinic offers a variety of laser skin treatments to address skin laxity, texture, and uneven tone. We’ll match the most appropriate laser device to your skin concern and aesthetic goals. By improving the skin texture, tone and elasticity, years can be taken off the skin’s appearance non-invasively.
So there you have it – our round-up of anti-aging essentials. The at-home treatments and in-office procedures outlined here are only an overview of helpful anti-aging measures. To learn more about these treatments or to find out about other anti-aging regimens to achieve your skincare goals, we encourage and welcome you to schedule a professional consultation. Request an appointment with us online today.
