Preventive Aging By the Decade
We all want to preserve youthful, supple skin for as long as possible. From the beginning of time, women have wanted to reverse the visible signs of aging of their skin. It is important to take care of the skin beginning at a young age to help slow the natural process of aging. Here is an outline of anti-aging skin treatments that may help too slow the process as we progress through the decades.
20’s - Not yet concerned about crows feet, hyperpigmentation, and sagging skin, women in their 20’s can still take initiative in preventative aging. Some treatments include:
Begin a retinol cream at night
Daily SPF use
30’s - Beginning in your 30’s, you may start to spot a few fine lines and wrinkles, as well as irregular pigmentation based on the amount of time spent in the sun. During your 30’s, laser treatments can begin once a year.
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) or Fraxel 1-2 times per year
Continuing with daily SPF and retinol cream at night
Possibly dermal filler can be injected to restore lost volume
Botox anti-wrinkle injections 1-2 times a year (if visible lines are showing)
Microneedling with PRP treatments
Microcurrent Facials for muscle stimulation (to slow facial sagging)
This is also a time to upgrade your skincare routine and products
40’s - This is when laser resurfacing treatments (in my opinion) are a non-negotiable. You may be seeing more noticeable signs of aging and stress in your 40’s, especially as you begin to approach your 50’s. I recommend:
Continuing daily SPF and retinol cream at night
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light), Co2 Laser Resurfacing, or Fraxel 2 times per year
PRP injections
Dermal filler as needed
Botox 2-3 times a year
Microcurrent Facials for muscle stimulation (to slow facial sagging)
This is another time to upgrade your skincare routine and products
50’s - The big 5-0 is certainly a reason to celebrate, however you may begin to see accelerated aging in this decade due to a rapid change in hormones. To combat the sudden skin changes in your 50’s treatments can include:
Co2 Laser Resurfacing, or Fraxel Laser to full face and neck 2 times per year
IPL and Excel V for broken vessels on the face/nose 1-2 times per year (as needed)
IPL to treat the brown spots on hands and chest area 1-2 times per year (as needed)
Upgrading your skin care, yet again
Continuing daily SPF and retinol cream at night
Dermal Filler twice a year as needed
Botox 2-3 times a year
60’s - In your 60’s the skin may become more delicate. To keep your skin looking its best consider the following for the upcoming decade:
Co2 Laser Resurfacing, or Fraxel Laser to full face and neck 2 times per year
IPL and Excel V for broken vessels on the face/nose 1-2 times per year (as needed)
IPL to treat the brown spots on hands
No sun and lots of SPF
Continue upgraded skin care, think peptides and growth factors
Dermal filler 2 times a year (as needed)
Botox 2 times a year (as needed)
And possibly a visit to your plastic surgeon
70’s, 80’s, and 90’s - Anti-aging does not stop at 60, keep up with the maintenance treatments and you will continue looking fabulous.
Mild Laser resurfacing 1 time per year
IPL and Excel V for broken vessels on the face and nose 1 time per year (as needed)
IPL to treat the brown spots on hands 1 time per year (as needed)
Removal of Seborrheic Keratosis and benign lesions on the face, neck, and chest
Continue moisture rich skincare
No sun and lots of SPF
Lymphatic facial massage + LED light therapy
Dermal filler 2 times per year (as needed)
Botox 2 times a year or (as needed)
And possibly a visit to your plastic surgeon
While every patient has different needs at various times in their life, these are some suggestions that may be beneficial for maintaining great skin. Aging is inevitable, so why not take preventative measures to age as gracefully as possible? Starting early is more about prevention, which is much easier than repair. Let me know how I can help you on your anti-aging skin journey?