As our bodies undergo aging, the appearance and physical qualities of our skin change.

Over time, the skin loses its underlying layers of fat, and the production of collagen and elastin fibers slows. As a result, the skin loses its fullness and starts to sag.

Aging skin has the following qualities:

• It becomes thinner


• It develops fine lines, crows feet and wrinkles.


• It develops darkened spots called lentigines also referred to as age spots.


• It becomes drier and people may experience itchy skin and dry face skin. 


• It loses underlying fat, leading to hollowed areas near the eyes and cheeks. This loss of fat also causes tendons and blood vessels in the face and hands to become more noticeable caused by broken capillaries.


• The hair loses pigment and turns gray or white hairs.

This change is slow and continuous, starting in our twenties. The pace of aging is due to a combination of genes (our inherited tendency) and external factors, such as exposure to sunlight and its ultraviolet (UV) radiation and smoking.

Just a few minutes of sun exposure each day can cause noticeable changes to the skin over time. The term “photoaging” is used to describe this sun-related skin damage. In sunny climates, photoaging may be seen in people as early as in their twenties.

To minimize wrinkles and the premature aging of the skin, protect your skin from sun exposure.  Sun protection, healthy lifestyle, regular exercise are the best forms of anti aging. If you are a smoker, you may see improvement in your skin after quitting, even if you have smoked for many years.

Aging skin should be examined regularly for precancerous and cancerous lesions. Doing this at home is referred to as a skin self-exam and it is recommended that if there are any serious skin concerns to contact your doctor or dermatologist.

Treatments for ageing skin

Fortunately, there are a variety of treatments available to provide a more youthful appearance.  If you are bothered by visible signs of aging, there are a variety of treatments available to improve ageing skin.  See us at Invigor8 Anti-aging Clinic for more information on the following:

• Microdermabrasion is a common treatment in which the top layer of skin is abraded so that a new, smoother layer grows in its place. It’s used for many skin conditions, including acne, skin cancer, and photoaging.  


• Chemical peels have many dermatological uses, including the treatment of wrinkles, age spots, and scars; a chemical solution is carefully applied to the skin to remove damaged outer layers, leaving smoother contours and an improved appearance.


• IPL Photorejuvenation (resurfacing) helps correct wrinkles and age spots through use of an intense pulse light that vaporizes damaged skin tissue.


• Unwanted hair can be removed through one or more methods, including waxing, chemical depilation, or IPL Permanent Hair Removal; for best results, all methods should be performed or supervised by an experienced skin care technician.


• Beautytek microcurrent is a way to reduce visible effects of aging by vaporizing and removing unwanted fat deposits that don’t respond to diet or exercise. Common target areas include the face, chin, neck, hips, and buttocks. Beautytek can also perform non-surgical breastlift without the costs and risk of breast surgery or cosmetic surgery.


• Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT) to replenish the loss of collagen in the skin by using micro-needles that to induce collagen production using the body's natural self-repairing mechanism.


• Topical medications, such as topical retinoids, anti aging cream and cosmetics have been shown to reduce fine wrinkles, splotchy darkened areas, and signs of chronic sun exposure.

These treatments may be used alone or in combination for a more complete skin care solution.

Invigor8 Paramedical Skin Practitioners can analyse your skin type and condition to develop a treatment plan to achieve the desired cosmetic results. In helping you evaluate your treatment options, your Invigor8 Paramedical Skin Technician will consider these factors:

• Areas to be treated


• Skin Type


• Darkness of your skin


• Results of past treatments


• Personal preferences

Please refer to the Treatments page of our website to learn more about these treatment options.

Invigor8 Medi-Spa provides the following advice on skin concerns for general information purposes only.  In following the information provided in these pages, audiences accept that this does not replace in-clinic consultation, analysis and recommendation. 

Contact us to book your appointment or if you have further queries. 

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