What happens to skin in perimenopause and menopause?
Hormonal changes during perimenopause/menopause can lead to significant changes in skin causing conditions such as dry and thinning skin, acne and rosacea. Oestrogen is the hormone that helps our skin stay looking youthful, and as we go through menopause, our skin can show the telltale signs of ageing.
As we age we lose around 10% collagen per 10 years and so our skin loses its firmness, tightness and moisture. We see more lines, wrinkles and sagging skin. By the age of 50-60 our skin turnover only occurs every 28 days whilst in our teens and twenties it’s every 10-15 days.
There are a great range of treatments that help us keep our skin looking as youthful as possible.
Let’s break down these following popular options: Skin Boosters, Chemical Peels, Microneedling, Medical Grade Skincare.
What are Skin Boosters?
Skin boosters are vitalising dermal fillers. They revitalise the skin, improving its texture and appearance. The boosters replace Hyaluronic acid and promote collagen production, slowing down the ageing process and leading to tighter and firmer skin.
This type of dermal filler can be applied anywhere on the face, neck or hands and will not change the shape of the facial structure.
What are Chemical Peels?
Chemical peel treatments can be applied to the face, hands, and neck. They improve the appearance and feel of the skin.
During the procedure, chemical solutions are applied to the area being treated, the skin then exfoliates and eventually peels off. Once this has happened, the new skin underneath is usually smoother, less wrinkled, and often has less damage. Chemical peels promote skin turnover, therefore promoting collagen . They also resurface the skin helping with pigmentation, scaring and dullness which can occur during the menopause.
What is Microneedling?
Microneedling is a procedure that is used to treat skin concerns by stimulating collagen production. It promotes skin turnover and is minimally invasive. The treatment creates micro-punctures in the skin using miniature, sterilized needles. Microneedling is considered safe for most people who are in overall good health. It can help with acne or dry skin conditions brought on by menopause.
What is Medical Grade Skincare?
The active ingredients of Medical Grade skincare calm the skin. There are products available for every skin concern in perimenopause/menopause. At Hilldown Aesthetics we use and supply PCA skincare. Their products have been created to treat ageing, discolouration, rosacea, sensitive skin, acne, dry skin, pigmentation and more.
For all enquiries regarding our treatments and products contact us via phone, email or visit our clinic.