Over 40? These Are the Anti-Aging Procedures for You

THE COLLAGEN FACTOR

Collagen, a protein the body produces throughout our lives, is the key to smooth, supple skin in our youth. Unfortunately, our bodies don’t produce collagen at the same levels as we age. By the time we reach our 40s, collagen levels have decreased by about 20 percent. By the time we hit our 50s, depletion has increased to 30 percent. As collagen diminishes, we see signs of aging like loose skin and the formation of wrinkles.

While some dermal fillers are designed to stimulate collagen production, PRP is a proven method to turn back the aging process and restore a youthful look using the body’s natural processes.

HydraFacial MD®—A Hydrating and Nourishing Facial

While microdermabrasion is a dry method of resurfacing the skin, HydraFacial MD® is a wet, hydrating facial that gives back to the skin in more ways than one. The HydraFacial MD® is a four-part system, employing a series of treatment tanks that connect to a small hand-piece using a built-in vortex technology. Instead of following the same methods of traditional microdermabrasion or diamond facials, the HydraFacial continually sprays a vortex of cleansing, exfoliating and nutrient-infusing serums into your skin. This comfortable, effective skin treatment is now available at Dr. Lensink’s office.

SUGAR

Sugar may be sweet, but it has a dark side. Sodas and energy drinks are full of sugar, and people are drinking way too many of them. Sugary drinks, cookies, and candies ruin your skin because sugar molecules cling to your proteins, collagen and elastin fibers, which are responsible for rebuilding new cells. The more sugar you consume, the more sagging and volume loss you experience because your skin is oversaturated. When sugar gets in the way, new nutrients can’t get through, so your cells become dehydrated and inflammation occurs. Patients that have acne should stay away from excess sugar as much as possible. The next time you crave sugar, remember that your body is probably telling you it needs hydration.

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THE COLLAGEN FACTOR

HydraFacial MD®—A Hydrating and Nourishing Facial

SUGAR