What are the 7 signs of Ageing?

When looking at Age Management solutions, there can be a number of the signs of ageing to be countered. Whether your dealing with one or all seven of the common signs of ageing, it's important for you to understand that there are different contributing factors and triggers are them.

1. Age Spots

Age spots, are a type of pigmentation and has to do with the melanocytes (cells in the skin that produce pigment). These cells can be over stimulated to produce the protective melanin pigment by sun exposure, inflammation, injury, medications, hormonal imbalance or other interference with the skin resulting in dark spot or patches of skin. The opposite can also happen where melanocytes get lazy or die and do not produce any pigment, resulting in white spots.

2. Thin / Sagging Skin

Your skin produces less elastin, collagen & hyaluronic acid (the main building blocks of the skin) as you age past 25. Without high levels of these, your skin thins, weakens and can’t remain firm resulting in loose or sagging skin. Gravity, weight loss, weight gain and inflammation can all contribute to the loss of skin elasticity. Thinning of the skin and loss of elasticity makes the skin more vulnerable to wrinkles.

3. Dull Complexion

Your skin renewal decreases about 7% every 10 years, which means fewer new skin cells are produced to replace the old ones. Dead skin cells also build up on the skin's surface as a result of a decrease in the skin's ability to self exfoliate or shed. This is worsened by dehydration and poor nutrition and contributed to the dull / tired appearance.

4. Lines & Wrinkles

Those fine lines that grow into wrinkles seem almost unavoidable without anti-wrinkle injection or fillers! These lines occur over time from repeated expressions but also from sun exposure, dehydration, slowing of or lack of fibroblasts (the cells that produce the building blocks of the skin), lack of nutrients (no vitamin C means no good collagen production) and even from toxicity (smoking, sugar and alcohol consumption all inhibit the skins ability to rebuild itself).

5. Dry, Dehydrated Skin

The skin can become dry and dehydrated as a result from internal factors like not drinking enough water and lack of hyaluronic acid (responsible for retaining water in the skin). Or from external factors such as wind, extreme temperatures and air conditioning. The skin feels uncomfortable, scaly and may develop sensitivity. Lack of water in the skin make wrinkles look deeper and lowers the skin's natural exfoliating abilities which leads to dead skin cell build up and a dull complexion.

6. Loss of Volume

Volume loss in the form of fat, hyaluronic acid and/or collagen, can be caused simply by the slowing of production of these building blocks or cumulative damage from the sun, toxins or lack of nutrients. We notice this loss of volume particularly the cheeks, the skin becomes loose and drops. This worsens the wrinkles and sagging skin dramatically

7. Visible Capillaries & Easy Bruising

As your metabolic functions and cell activity slow down, your blood vessel walls become weaker and thinner and some even become visible, making the skin appear red. Weak blood vessel walls are easier to break and cause easy bruising. This weakening of blood vessels can also be a direct result of skin traumas such as impact/injury, bacterial invaders, nutrient deficiency, smoking and/or underlying diseases.

How can they be helped?

With so many possible causes, triggers and other contributing factors, the treatment approach for age management is very personalised and will vary from patient to patient but there are many attractive non-invasive, natural and even organic options. I recommend a combination of DMK Paramedical Skin treatments, Endermologie and LED light facials but the number of treatments and combination will depend on what signs are present and what the patient would prefer to work on first. I typically like to start with an Endermologie or DMK facial and get started on a good quality multi-vitamin, multi-mineral and anti-inflammatory supplement (don't worry this is all in one tablet!). DMK Paramedical Skin treatments work to gently remove the damaged skin, rebuild a healthier skin and put in place a plan to protect and maintain it. DMK also provide great home care products to feed the skin and ensure it functions at its greatest capacity. LED Light Therapy & Endermologie treatments help to bring down the internal inflammation and stimulate growth & repair of the skin. Age Management is a process that involves professional treatments, home care and possibly some lifestyle changes but this will be different for everyone. Book a free consultation with Sharni to find out what the best approach for you Age Management is going to be.

Any Questions?

Are the treatments painful?
No. Endermologie treatments were specifically designed to facilitate growth and repair without causing discomfort. LED light therapy is one of the gentlest and most non-invasive treatments around and DMK skin nutrition facials are also usually enjoyable but do vary depending on what products and approaches are being used, we'll need to discuss this one when you come in.

Does it actually work?
Yes, all these treatments, Endermologie, LED light therapy and DMK skin care is 100% backed by scientific evidence and were developed by doctors specifically for the treatment and management of skin, muscle & connective tissue conditions.

Is this a new treatment?
No, Endermologie has been practiced successfully for the past 31 years, LED light therapy has been evidenced and utilized since 1990 and DMK has been rebuilding skin for 40 years!

How long is a treatment & what is the price?
Standard LED Light Therapy alone is a 30-35min treatment for $120
Endermologie Facial treatments 20-30mins are $90-$130
DMK Facials start at 60mins for $150 and range up to 2hrs for $250 depending on what protocols and products are required.
Combined LED Light & DMK Customised Facials are 60-75mins and are $245
Packages are available with discounted prices

How many sessions will I need?
This will vary for everyone. On average, I recommend a combination of weekly treatments for 12 weeks. Treatments can be further spaced out if needed but will take a little longer to get results if this is the case. Once you reach your desired goal, you will most likely need to do a maintenance treatment once a month and continue home care products to keep that result - this will also vary case to case.

How do I find out more?

You can book in a free consultation with Sharni at Alkaline Clinic in Sydney's Potts Point by calling (02) 9332 2500, emailing reception@alkaline.com.au or send Sharni a message via the Contact Page.

References

1. C. LACARRIERE, M.D. The scientific background of Endermologie® and LPG® Technique, S.Antipolis LPG SYSTEMS (06, France) 33. Weltforum für Arztpraxis und Krankenhaus; Düsseldorf 21-24 Nov. 2001

2. (*+300% lymph & 400% blood circulation – single session) Watson JP et al. Physiological effects of Endermologie : A preliminary report. Aesthetic Surg J 1999, 19 (1); 27-33

3. (*+130% skin redensification, improvement in skin quality & collagen – 20 sessions) ADCOCK D et al., Analysis of the effects of deep mechanical massage in the porcine model. 1. Aesthetic Surgery. J. 1998,18 (6); 414-22 and REVUZ J. et al. Clinical and histological effects of the Lift6® device used on facial skin ageing. Nouv. Dermatol. 2002 ; 21 : 335-342

4. (*improvement in scleroderma parameters of pain, inflammation, colour, induration, tolerance and elasticity) WORRET W.I. & JESSBERGER B. Effectiveness of LPG treatment in morphea. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2004 Sep;18(5):527-30.

5. D.M.King & D.Dickson, DMK Paramedical Skin Revision - The path of Melanin, The Ageing Process and Melanin Part 1 & 2 Webinars, 21.09.17

6. (*+46% elastin & +80% hyaluronic acid and improvement of wrinkles, tear trough and complexion) Mechanical stimulations and facial skin rejuvenation: a randomized single-blind study with biopsies. HUMBERT P. 11th Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress & MediSpa (AMWC); April 4-6, 2013; Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

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