The key to firmer skin with natural biostimulator (Sculptra®)
Maybe you are starting to worry about your facial skin and feel that it is aging. Perhaps you are troubled by thin skin or skin laxity, or think your skin is starting to sag.
Our face goes through several changes as we age. Bone resorption, loss of facial fat as well as collagen loss in the skin all contribute to signs of aging, such as sunken cheeks and facial volume loss. Does this mean that we need to go through a plethora of aesthetic treatments to restore a younger look? Not necessarily.
Although we accept that aging is a natural part of life, most of us still want to look fresh and feel that we are in control of our skin and the impact of time. Preserving a natural and fresh look is also a common reason why many people undergo aesthetic treatments.
Maybe you have also heard that collagen can make the skin younger and firmer. But what is collagen? What does collagen do in the skin and how can it stimulate skin renewal? And what can you do to increase the level of collagen in your skin? Here is all you need to know about collagen stimulation, collagen treatments and how to get firmer, thicker skin.
Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of rebuilding collagen for face and body treatments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is collagen and why is collagen so important?
Collagen is a fibrous product that is found throughout our bodies, including our bones, muscles and tendons.
Collagen plays a very important role in the deep layer of the skin, called the “dermis”, which gives the skin structure and helps maintain the skin’s shape. You could liken it to the building frames in a house.
At the same time, it supports the function of elastin and hyaluronic acid (HA), keeping the skin supple and hydrated. A natural and healthy supply of collagen to the skin is the basis for a youthful, fresh appearance.
Under a microscope, collagen looks like bands of rope bound together, or stacked logs.
Collagen is the key to firmer skin because it helps in maintaining our skin’s shape.
Collagen is one of the most abundant proteins in your body (making up around 75% of your skin).
What are the most important collagen types?
Among the various collagen types, type 1 and type 3 are the most prevalent in the skin.
Collagen type 1 is the main structural component of the skin.
Collagen type 3 plays a role in the process of healing and repair.
But, unfortunately, with age, our collagen levels rapidly deplete.
The age-related loss of collagen weakens the internal structure of our skin. Our skin becomes thinner and reduces its ability to retain elasticity and moisture.
Ultimately, the loss of collagen leads to sagging, wrinkled skin and a decrease in skin quality. Throughout adult life, about 1% is lost per year.
For example:
- By age of 35 (up to 15% collagen loss)
- By age of 45 (up to 25% collagen loss)
- By 55 (up to 35% collagen loss)
What are the external factors that can have a negative impact on collagen production?
Collagen production doesn’t only decline due to aging. Collagen loss can also happen as a result of exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation. In fact, studies show there can be a significant loss of collagen in chronically sun-damaged skin, so it is important to reduce sun exposure and wear sunscreen whenever you are in the sun.
Also, smoking is related to premature aging of the skin. One reason why is that cigarette smoke impairs your skin’s collagen production and can trigger the destruction of existing collagen in the skin.
Furthermore, there is scientific evidence on the role of diet in skin aging, particularly when it comes to sugar and its effects on collagen. When we eat sugary foods, sugar molecules attach to collagen fibres in the skin and break them down through a process called glycation. This ultimately leads to a loss of the collagen’s strength and flexibility and is also known as “sugar sag”.
In other words, the starting point of a skin renewal program, or if you are considering a skin renewal regimen, could be to take a closer look at your lifestyle and habits and, if necessary, make appropriate changes.
- So, minimize sun exposure and wear sunscreen
- Quit smoking
- Cut back on sugar
How can I test the firmness of my skin?
There is one simple way to assess if your skin has lost its elasticity and firmness – by pinching your skin. As you age, your skin will lose the ability to snap back after stretching.
What can we do to combat the signs of aging with natural biostimulator?
If you want to do something about the loss of collagen in your skin, there is an optimal treatment that will give your skin new elasticity and give you back your youthful appearance.
Why is the natural biostimulator (Sculptra®) so important?
Sculptra addresses the underlying cause of facial aging.
Sculptra®, the original and unique injectable collagen biostimulator, is made from Polylactic acid (PLLA), a fully absorbed polymer which works deep into the skin to improve its inner structure. The PLLA microparticles work deep within the skin to stimulate the natural replacement of lost collagen. Over time, collagen production rebuilds the skin’s structure, which restores the skin’s firmness, quality and volume.
What are the benefits of the natural biostimulator (Sculptra®)?
- Sculptra® improves the quality, volume and thickness of the skin by stimulating collagen neogenesis.
- Sculptra® renews the skin structure. It creates the structural foundation to restore a younger appearance and improves quality, volume and tone.
- Sculptra® stimulates collagen production as a biostimulator deep in the skin and induces the natural regeneration of lost collagen. By stimulating the body’s own natural collagen production, the effect of Sculptra® unfolds gently and gradually. The collagen content in the skin is gradually rebuilt.
- Sculptra® works naturally.
- The end result is clearly visible in firmer, smoother skin, with significant improvement in skin elasticity, skin radiance and skin smoothness.
For further detailed information, we are at your disposal at the German Specialist Center Carvoeiro. Our dermatologist Shirin Samimi-Fard has been specially trained in this effective treatment method through training and further education.
Important note: At the German Specialist Center Carvoeiro, we only work with original products and not with plagiarism. Please be attentive and very careful, in case of cheap price offers for medical services as fakes and plagiarism may be being used. Unfortunately, low-quality plagiarism and counterfeits are an increasing problem in the field of aesthetic dermatology.
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