Face the Future Latest News & Blog

Ageing occurs as our  skins cells become damaged (a combination of UVA/UVB damage, diet and environmental aggressors).  This results in collagen and elastin damage, volume loss and discolouration on the surface of the skin.  Because our skin cells turn over approximately every 6 weeks, if we can repair the skin cells at a deep dermal level, this repair then reflects on the surface of the skin, leaving our skin much smoother, clearer, tighter and younger looking.  This is possible and results can be excellent.

Any age management routine should start with a natural stimulation of these dermal cells and depending on how damaged the skin is a course of between 2 and 4 in clinic dermarollers will be recommended.  This treatment involves a micro needling technique to stimulate collagen and elastin.

Because we want to ensure that skin is repaired from within, we then encourage a home roller technique, which should be used between 4 to 7 times a week, to push essential transdermal nutrients in the form of serums or creams into the skin. This will continue to improve the skin and maintain it against future damage or deterioration.

The right serums and creams are essential as only ‘active’ ingredients will make any difference to the skin.  Topical Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Growth Factors and Hyaluronic Acis are all essential components of the skin cell and by adding these to the skin, improvements will continue on an ongoing basis.

It is important not to underestimate the correct skin products but to ensure those used are medically based with a thorough scientific basis.  The best products for measurable improvements are Obagi, Danne Montague King, Jan Marini and Environ.  Product choice will depend on severity of damage to be repaired, how quickly a result is desired and patient budget.

It is important to increase skin health as a priority and then other ageing issues can be addressed if still needed or desired.

Examples include:

Volume loss caused by fat loss can usually be corrected by subtle use of Hyaluronic based Dermal Fillers such as Juvederm.  Primarily used for volume loss in the cheek and naso labial area and around the lip area.

Jowls and double chins can be targeted by using Radio Frequency to break down accumulated fat and remodel jawlines and under-chin areas.

Botox can be used to relax dominant muscles such as frown lines and crows feet, to give features a softer appearance.

Everyone patient is individual and has individual needs and priorities, however the above are the most effective ways of combating the ageing process, giving skin a real boost and ensuring a younger, softer, firmer and more radiant skin. 

This article was written by: Kate, Face the Future RGN

When you look in the mirror who do you see looking back at you? Do you think your reflection shows the young women inside? Or do you just see crepey skin lines and dark circles. Well not anymore because with a bit of help we can turn back the hands of time.

Loose skin
As we age our skin looses its collagen and elasticity especially around the delicate skin around the eyes. Collagen and elastin are intertwined beneath your skin to keep it firm and youthful. Your body stops producing elastin in your early twenties resulting in a loss of elasticity. A good way to combat this is to use a product specifically designed for this delicate area. Elastiderm by Obagi Medical can bring back the tautness. Elastiderm is not a moisturiser, it uses a bi-mineral complex to replenish elastin and build collagen to restore elasticity in your skin.

Dark Circles
There are many different causes of dark circles, so of them easy to treat and some of them quite difficult. One Major cause is lifestyle…are you burning the candle at both ends? Too much high living and not enough sleep with almost defiantly cause dark circles. The phrase “you need to get your beauty sleep” is very true. But the more difficult dark circle to treat is the hereditary type, this type of dark circle is very common is Asian skin. Re-search has proven that using a vitamin k cream on dark circles can visibly improve them.

Lines and Wrinkles
As we age, the skin’s collagen and elastin simply break down faster than your body can rebuild them. The slowed remodelling of these skin-tightening proteins causes your skin to thin, droop and loses elasticity—which often leads to winkles, furrows and fine lines.  If you have wrinkles on your face or around your eyes, you’ve probably had a wonderful life rich with laughter and emotional experiences. After all, expressions like smiling, laughing, pondering and squinting naturally involve the contraction of muscles—which can lead to wrinkles, furrows and fine lines.

Wrinkles can develop most anywhere, but the skin around your eyes is especially vulnerable because it’s more delicate and tends to age more rapidly than skin on other areas of the body. These wrinkles around the eyes are also called “crow’s feet”.

If you’re frustrated with searching for a solution for the wrinkles around your eyes, we have a few tried and tested treatments that work.  The home dermaroller is great for use with a vitamin a cream. Vitamin A is the only proven vitamin that will actually repair damaged cells. By using a dermaroller you are causing tiny puncture marks in the skin to enable to product to penetrate deeper into the dermis. Genuine Dermaroller can be used right up to the orbital rim hence the reason why it is such a good treatment for that area.

Another great eye product which is available in clinic is Danne Eye Tone. It has a mixture of fantastic ingredients including hyaluronic acid which hydrates tissue and promotes cellular function. It has lots of vitamins and anti-oxidants and also reflects UVA and UVB rays to make sure you don’t get any more pesky sun damage around this area.

Armed with these useful facts you should be well on your way to looking like the woman you feel inside.

This article was written by: Chloe & Sue, Face the Future