Navigating Menopause Skin Changes

Understanding Menopause

Menopause creeps up on us, bringing with it a decrease in hormonal activity that leads to various physical and emotional symptoms. From the age of around 25, we lose about 1% of our collagen annually, but when menopause starts, we lose 30% drop in collagen in the first 5 years.

Collagen and elastin are responsible for youthful, bouncy skin, but as their levels decrease, the texture and firmness of your skin suffer. This leads to sagging skin and the onset of wrinkles, among other menopause skin changes. To add to this, the skin’s protective barrier weakens, making it harder to hold onto moisture. If you feel as though you’re already experiencing these issues and you’re at a loss for what to do, with our help, you can look and feel amazing even when menopause begins.

Switch Up Your Skincare

First and foremost, your skincare routine will likely need upgrading to compensate for the menopause skin changes taking place. Harsh, drying products should be avoided and swapped out for more gentle and hydrating ones. You’ll want to introduce products that lock in moisture, like a great moisturiser and hydrating serums.

Something that we can’t stress enough is the importance and power of sun protection at every age. A good SPF can protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays, a major contributor to premature ageing. We recommend an SPF 50, applying to your skin year-round, not only in the summer months, as UV damage can occur during the colder seasons and on overcast days.

Treatments For Menopause Skin Changes

The right treatments can reliably minimise the impact of menopause skin changes. Dr Raquel can customise your treatment plan based on your individual symptoms and concerns.

Below are just some of the treatments we might recommend.

Profhilo®

Profhilo® is a unique hyaluronic acid injectable that helps to hydrate and remodel the skin. It stimulates the production of collagen, addressing issues like fine lines, sagging and loss of skin firmness. With just a few sessions, Profhilo® can rejuvenate your skin, leaving it smoother, more radiant and naturally youthful.

Polynucleotides

Polynucleotides are a revolutionary treatment for menopausal skin. These tiny molecules contain important information for cell growth and repair. Derived from DNA, when injected into the skin, they rejuvenate and regenerate damaged skin cells, making your own skin cells younger, therefore producing more of your own collagen and Hyaluronic acid. This treatment helps improve skin texture, improve hydration, reduce pigmentation, reduce fine lines and enhance overall skin quality.

Chemical Peels

Chemical peels work by removing the damaged top layer of the skin, revealing fresh, radiant skin beneath. They are highly customisable, allowing for different depths of treatment. They can help reduce fine lines, age spots and uneven skin tone. Dr Raquel can recommend the appropriate type and strength of chemical peel to suit your specific needs.

SkinPen®

SkinPen® is a minimally invasive treatment that stimulates collagen production by creating tiny micro-injuries in the skin. As the skin heals, it becomes firmer, more supple and better able to retain moisture.

With this treatment, we can add a cocktail of ingredients that will infuse into the skin and target your specific skin concerns.

This treatment can significantly improve skin texture, minimise fine lines and reduce the appearance of scars or sun damage.

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Many thanks to the author of this blog Dr Raquel Amado who is from Dr Raquel Skin and Medical Cosmetics.

Throughout her career, Dr Raquel has understood that most people are looking for a reliable, honest relationship with their practitioner, which is why she takes the time to understand how her patients feel.

Dr Raquel is known for her friendly and caring manner, being discreet, and putting her patients at ease.

She is committed to the provision of safe, high-quality patient care in order to achieve the best outcomes for patients, and make them feel confident in their own skin.

Call Dr Raquel Skin and Medical Cosmetics on 01732 525 875 or visit www.skinandmedicalcosmetics.co.uk.

Navigating Menopause Skin Changes

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