Better to be late: why do wrinkles form?

To be more precise, why would someone have wrinkles after 25 years when someone else’s face and neck look perfect even after 40? We are interested in Pasikhat Magomedova, is everything genetic? Spoilers – no.

Pasihat Magomedova, plastic surgeon, dermatovenereologist, founder of the COSMOPRO clinical network

The process of wrinkle formation depends on various factors. They usually say “this is inheritance”. Yes, but only 15%. The remaining 85% is lifestyle and personal care quality. There are three types of wrinkles, listed according to their causes.

Gestures. It develops as a result of strong stretching of facial muscles and excessive facial expressions. They can bother from the age of 16.

Age. Until the age of 25, collagen, hyaluronic acid and elastin are actively synthesized in the skin itself. After 35 years, the synthesis is reduced by half. After forty – almost zero. One of the most common causes of premature aging is excessive UV exposure. After the age of 25, wrinkle formation is often accompanied by pigmentation, uneven skin tone and dehydration.

gravitational. Sagging of the skin due to sagging, loss of elasticity and firmness.

One of the main enemies of healthy and elastic skin is ultraviolet. Yes, you need the sun to synthesize vitamin D. But not in very large quantities and not under direct rays, because ultraviolet literally dries the skin, and this process is called “photoaging”. Ultraviolet activates enzymes (MMPs) that destroy the components of the skin matrix that provide elasticity: hyaluronic acid and collagen. And the cathepsin K enzyme damages elastin. At the same time, the genes responsible for the formation of new hyaluronic acid and collagen stop working, so no new extracellular matrix molecules are formed. That’s why it’s so hard to moisturize your skin after the beach—it breaks down molecules that hold moisture and tighten skin.

Even in the city, use sunscreen with SPF30+ protection and filters for UVA and UVB rays. Wear sunglasses and a hat and remember the “teaspoon rule” – a teaspoon of cream should be applied all over the body. Most people don’t apply much, but they do need it on their hands, fingers, toes, ears, and calves. Two hours on the beach requires 35 ml of cream. Choose a paraben-free product that increases the likelihood of closed pores and blackheads and acne formation on the skin.

Not every sunscreen works properly. That’s why we dermatologists still recommend investing in professional SPF products and after-sun products, depending on skin type and issues. For this purpose, the online store has the opportunity to get professional advice from a doctor when ordering.

How to take care of skin to prevent wrinkles?

Home care, chosen by an expert, is an important part of success, but only 3% of active ingredients penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin. Cosmetics work on the epidermis, the surface layer. And if you want to maintain the youthfulness of the skin of the face and body for many years, proper stimulation is also necessary.

We do fitness and choose a healthy diet to rejuvenate the muscle fiber and improve the functioning of blood vessels. Likewise, the skin, the largest organ of our body, also needs proper “nutrition”.

moisturizer

Dehydrated skin wrinkles easily. Yes, making face masks is helpful, but they won’t get you back in time. The fact is that the skin has an epidermal barrier or protective functions. If they were not there, many dangerous and harmful things would enter the body through the skin. Therefore, large hyaluronic acid molecules practically do not penetrate the epidermis. However, injection methods (biorevitalization) deliver moisturizing agents precisely to the target. Moreover, there are now new, unnoticed techniques of drug delivery: not through hundreds of injections, but with the help of vector technology at the points of removal. You get hydration and strengthening of facial tissues at the same time. After the procedure, you can immediately return to work or go to an appointment. A nice bonus: biorevitalizers contain peptides that suppress pigmentation. For those who are still in favor of hardware methods, there is Hydra Facial technology: ideal for cleaning pores, exfoliating and moisturizing the skin at the same time.

Recovery

After 35 years, just moisturizing is not enough. As mentioned above, the synthesis of your own collagen is critically slowed down. Therefore, to prevent age wrinkles from appearing on the skin, the oval of the face does not float, doctors recommend injections of collagen and polylactic acid. By the way, the procedure is for both the face and the body. This therapy stimulates its own collagen synthesis by about 30-40%, and a noticeable visual effect lasts for more than three years. In addition, the drug stimulates the production of hyaluronic acid, whose function is to retain moisture in the deep layers of the skin.

Lifting

There are two ways. The first is suitable for owners of problem skin. It is a BBL treatment that stops the growth of acne-causing bacteria with the help of light technology, whitens the skin, tightens and tightens the pores. The second option is SMAS lifting altera treatment. It is a non-surgical face lift and body shaping using the internal resources of the body. This is the deepest hardware effect: one procedure gives effect for up to three years. “Ageless beauty” is a brief description of this popular technology. The effect of a 30-minute procedure is developed for six months. The good thing is that both procedures have no rehabilitation period, no traces of intervention, and no seasonal restrictions.

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