Your skin is an extraordinary, living, changing organ. It is the only organ in the human body that can regenerate itself throughout our lifetime — renewing itself about every 25 days. This means that your skin has a great capacity to look young and healthy, no matter what your age, if you take proper and regular care of it.
Dr. Tina Alster, Dr. Elizabeth Tanzi, and Dr. MacGregor will provide you with a complete analysis of your skin. They will make suggestions for at-home and in-office skin care as appropriate to your skin type and degree of photodamage and other causes of premature aging.
Your Skin in Your 20s
This is the prime of your skin’s life. You cannot see the signs of aging, but that doesn’t mean you won’t. This is the time to think about preventative care. Environmental aggressors, particularly the sun and free radicals in the air and in food, will eventually affect your skin’s appearance. SPF 15 (or higher) sunscreen and anti-oxidants are recommended. It’s good to establish a skin care regimen that will extend your skin’s great appearance.
Your Skin in Your 30s
In your thirties, people generally begin to see the first signs of aging. One of the first things you’ll notice is that, as your skin’s cell turnover decreases, it becomes drier and duller. Fine lines and uneven texture begin to appear, especially around the eyes and mouth. Preventative use of BOTOX® Cosmetic or Dysport injections can reduce these wrinkles. Moisturizers and sunscreen are also every thirty-something’s best friend. Don’t leave home without them.
Your Skin in Your 40s
Once you enter your forties, you will notice pronounced lines and wrinkles beginning to etch themselves into your skin. Collagen and elastin fibers decrease; cells retain less moisture and lose their firmness. It’s time for more aggressive care. Firming and anti-wrinkle treatments — for face and eyes — are key to keeping your maturing skin looking and feeling younger, longer. You might consider Dermal Fillers, BOTOX® Cosmetic or Dysport, Chemical Peels, Thermage, or Fraxel laser treatments to help maintain your youthful appearance.
Your Skin in Your 50s
Age 50 is a milestone in everyone’s skin life. Numerous treatments are available to help skin look much younger than its real age. You can fight the appearance of wrinkles with laser skin resurfacing treatments and dermal fillers. These, along with treatments mentioned above for preventative or curative use, can take a decade or more off your appearance.
Our physicians are proud member of the American Academy of Dermatology and welcome you to view the resources on their website for detailed information on skin, hair and nail conditions and diseases. No matter what your age, the cosmetic dermatologists at the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery can help you look younger and healthier than you might have thought possible. Schedule a skin consultation today to learn more about how we can help.
