According to New Beauty Magazine, collagen provides structure and is essential for healthy, plumpskin. Unfortunately, over time our bodies naturally lose collagen and begin producing less of it. Once collagen levels become depleted, moisture levels diminish and elasticity is lost. Resulting in wrinkles, lines and loose skin. Overexposing your skin to the sun can cause collagen to break down. Other agressors that contribute to the breakdown of collagen include pollution, smoke and the weather. Also, with every facial expression made, tiny amounts of collagen are slowly depleted. The best way to increase you body's natural collagen production is through the use of lasers that induce it. With the use of some creams and lotions such as peptides, retinol, and in-office treatments like chemical peels and laser resurfacing, you can elicit the skin's own natural response to stimulate collagen production. Collagen loss can cause Crow's Feet, drooping brows, nasolabial folds, jowls, and thin lips. Injectables and fillers can be used to fill in and smooth out depressed areas. Botox prevents lines and wrinkles from forming, especially around the eyes, on the forehead and between the brows. Hyaluronic Acid Fillers can plump up the nasolabial folds and tear troughs in just one treatment. Noninvasive skin-tightening treatments such as Radiofrequency Treatments and Infrared Skin-Tightening Treatments may be an option if you're looking to slightly tighten and firm your face. A browlift may be needed for sagging brows. A facelift may be the only solution that can permanently remove skin that has lost elasticity. Elastin is the key for flexible, healthy youthful skin. But with age, the amount of elastin the body naturally produces begins to decrease. When there is less elastin present in the skin, it can droop and sag. If you haven't started already, you need to start taking preventative measures. Make sure you are using topical antioxidants and eating a healthy diet. A diet with high amounts of antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, milk thistle and vitamins B1, B6, C and D is beneficial. It's never too late to start!!






