Menopause: The Secret to Younger Looking Skin
Our top tips to reduce the signs of ageing.
Concerns about the skin often increase during and after the menopause.
Previous regimes seem to lose their impact as the skin changes. This is
absolutely natural as the change in hormones can have a significant effect on
the quality and elasticity of the skin.
Most people are not worried about ageing per se. Everyone knows that
this is an inevitable part of life. But patients often tell us that they don’t
look quite themselves anymore. Sometimes the specific problem is hard to
pinpoint but typical complaints are that the changes in their face have left
them looking tired, saggy, angry or sad.
As we age, the texture and condition of our skin naturally changes. The reduction in the body’s production of
oestrogen (from our mid-twenties onwards, but particularly during and post-menopause)
leaves skin feeling thinner and more prone to sagging, fine lines and wrinkles become
more prevalent than ever before. The
body’s ability to produce Hyaluronic Acid – a molecule that binds with (and
retain) water in the body – also reduces as we get older, causing skin to
become dry and lose some of it’s firmness[1].
Is there anything I can do to reduce the signs of ageing?
Here at Appearance Based Medicine, we have a range of products and
treatments that can effectively tackle dull, dry and loose skin that is prone
to pigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles, helping our patients to feel more
comfortable in their skin during and post-menopause. These treatments include:
Profhilo is an injectable skin bio-remodelling treatment that stimulates the production of collagen and elastin and helps to significantly improve tissue quality. It was THE treatment of 2018 here at Appearance Based Medicine, with so many patients thrilled with the results from a course of two Profhilo treatments, spaced 4-6 weeks apart.
Fire and Ice Medical Facial is the perfect balance between a resurfacing aesthetic treatment and a luxuriously pampering facial! This treatment helps to clear away the build up of old skin cells from the skin’s surface and deep cleanse blocked pores, as well as helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It’s the perfect introduction to our extensive range of treatments if you’ve never undergone a procedure before.
Dermal Fillers are an injectable treatment that help to replace volume in areas where skin has lost it’s fullness and elasticity as part of the natural ageing process. As with all the treatments we offer here at Appearance Based Medicine, this treatment will only be offered as a potential option to patients if it is deemed safe and appropriate for them following a one-to-one consultation.
Products such as Profhilo Haenkenium also make a great addition to your post-menopause skincare regime. Profhilo Haenkenium is an anti-oxidant cream for maintaining cellular vitality. It acts as a screen for free radicals, protecting the skin from oxidative stress factors and premature ageing. It can also help to alleviates redness, skin irritation and reduce the visible signs of ageing.
You can find more detail on our treatment suggestions in “Our Patients’ Priorities”
section of our website.
Self Help Tips
As well as aesthetic treatments
and products, there are a number of things that you can do at home to help
improve the texture and condition of your skin after the menopause:
1.) Don’t forget the SPF! Although we recommend this to EVERYONE, every
day, there is evidence to suggest that after the menopause, your skin may have
less natural protection and is more susceptible to damage from UVA and UVB
radiation than before, so a SPF cream becomes all the more important – just
make sure it protects your skin from the harmful effects of UVA and UVB!
2.) Moisturise – As the natural production of Hyaluronic Acid in your
body reduces and your sebum glands also ‘slow down’ and produce less oil, your
skin can get drier after menopause. As a
result, it may be time to switch up your moisturiser to a more intensively
hydrating formula. Just ask if you
aren’t sure what you should be using!
3.) Cleanse… carefully! Some cleansing products can be quite harsh on
the skin, stripping it of the natural oils that form a protective barrier from
dirt, irritation and bacteria. As the
skin’s natural oils can be less prevalent post-menopause, a lighter cleanser
that isn’t so harsh on the skin can help to keep this barrier intact,
protecting your changing skin.
4.) Stay Hydrated – there are a number of structures in the skin that
support collagen and that require an adequate amount of water to work
effectively. Drinking 1.6 litres of
fluid a day can help skin to ‘plump up’ and look smoother, reducing the signs
of ageing and helping to ensure that your body can feel the benefit of
sufficient water in it’s system.
To find out more about any of our
products or treatments, why not book a consultation at Appearance Based
Medicine today by calling 01628 303020.
Clare McLoughlin RGN INP
[1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3583886/
