Wrinkles, lines, and sagging skin are “natural” consequences of aging, right? Well, yes — but that doesn’t mean you can’t do something about it. These collagen-boosting treatments could be just what you need for a firmer, more youthful complexion.
Firm, resilient skin is something we tend to take for granted when we’re young. But as we get older, we lose skin tone, and suddenly, we’re confronted by sagging, lax skin, lines, and wrinkles. The culprit is almost always the same: declining collagen levels, a protein that supports skin and keeps it firm and smooth.
At Micari Aesthetics, our team offers treatments designed to boost collagen production, helping restore your skin’s youthful firmness. Here, learn why collagen decline matters and which treatment can help improve collagen production in your skin.
Collagen 101
Collagen is an abundant protein found not only in your skin, but in other tissues, too, like bone and muscle. In your skin, these tiny protein fibers link together to form strong networks that support your skin. They also help your skin heal after a cut or other injury.
When we’re young and our skin produces plenty of collagen, these networks help keep our skin looking firm and smooth. But as we get older, age-related changes combined with a lifetime of sun exposure and other factors (like genetics) cause collagen production to decline and existing networks to weaken and break down, leaving us with sagging skin and wrinkles.
While it’s tempting to think over-the-counter topical products can help restore collagen, the fact is, collagen production and repair need to occur internally. Fortunately, we offer several options to help restore collagen without resorting to facelift surgery to tighten and smooth wrinkles and lines.
Boosting collagen production
Remember, collagen doesn’t just support skin — it helps it heal. Collagen-boosting treatments — like the three listed here — capitalize on collagen’s healing responses to help correct damage, restore skin tone, and smooth out lines and wrinkles.
Microneedling
Microneedling treatment uses a special device studded with tiny needles. During treatment, we pass the device over your skin, allowing those tiny needles to penetrate the upper layers of tissue. It sounds painful, but topical numbing agents keep you comfortable, and the needles are very tiny and thin.
As the needles penetrate the skin’s upper layers, they create tiny wounds that stimulate healing responses, including collagen production. Over time, new collagen networks form, supporting skin so it looks and feels smoother and firmer. Microneedling can also help reduce the appearance of scars and large pores and even skin tone and texture.
Light therapy
Light therapy uses special wavelengths of light energy to painlessly penetrate your skin, targeting layers where collagen is produced. Once the light energy is absorbed, it gently heats the tissues, triggering natural healing responses, including enhanced collagen production.
Our team uses the Sciton® broadband light (BBL) system, a state-of-the-art light therapy device that helps promote collagen development while encouraging skin repair and regeneration for overall improved skin health and a more beautiful complexion.
Injectables
When most people think of dermal fillers, they think of injectables that help plump up wrinkles and restore volume. But some injectables enhance collagen production, including the popular fillers Radiesse® and Sculptra®.
These injectables are referred to as collagen biostimulators, and they use different formulas that aid in collagen synthesis, like calcium hydroxylapatite Radiesse) or poly-L-lactic acid (Sculptra). While these products can increase volume and smooth wrinkles, they can also provide longer-lasting effects by promoting collagen development for firmer skin over time.
Don’t let age take a toll on your complexion or your confidence. To learn more about these and other treatments that can rejuvenate and restore your beautiful skin, call 631-748-6898 or request an appointment online with the team at our Bellmore, New York, location today.
