Schnheitschirurgie

Anti-aging of the skin

Synonyms

Age inhibition
against aging

skin

The skin plays an important role in anti-aging. However, the performance of the skin is partly determined by the genetic make-up and can therefore not be influenced.
But you can influence your living conditions and external influences yourself. You can also read more here under the item dietary supplements in anti-aging in anti-aging nutrition.
The skin is affected by aggressive oxygen compounds, the free radicals. These are constantly created in the body and are also good for the immune system to a normal extent. However, if they gain weight, these oxygen compounds attack the body cells and also the skin cells. As a result, the following happens to the skin:

faster aging
dryness
roughness
Wrinkling
Staining

Read more on the topic: What is Oxidative Stress?

The facial skin is very thin, so you can see signs of age here very quickly. In addition, the skin loses moisture over time and thus its supportive cushion. The skin hangs slack, becomes wrinkled and dry.
Proper skin care - along with a healthy lifestyle - can slow this process down, but not stop it. Once there are wrinkles, they can be treated in various ways (wrinkle treatment). Talk to your doctor.

However, this also means that mature skin requires completely different care than young skin.
We recommend products that contain the following ingredients:

Vitamin A

Stimulation of collagen formation - the skin is supported and padded again
Protection against free radicals - skin aging is delayed

vitamin C

Stimulation of collagen formation - the skin is supported and padded again
Protection against free radicals - skin aging is delayed

Vitamin E.

Protection against free radicals - skin aging is delayed

Coenzyme Q10

Stimulation of collagen formation - the skin is supported and padded again
Protection against free radicals - skin aging is delayed

Trace elements such as iron, copper etc.

Stimulation of collagen formation - the skin is supported and padded again

Hyaluronic acid

Creams with hyaluronic acid help bind moisture
The more moisture the skin stores, the plumper and smoother it looks

Fruit acids

Creams or gels with fruit acids (e.g. alpha-hydroxy acids) accelerate the peeling process of the horny layer and the skin renewal is stimulated
Effect only very superficial

Find out more about this option: Fruit acid peeling

Therapy options for treating the deeper layers of the skin

Wrinkle therapy: autologous fat

Procedure: Body fat is taken from other areas of the body; prepared and injected under the fold
Effect:
- Smoothing the skin
- after the swelling has subsided, the effect is immediately visible
Useful information:
- Repeat the procedure after six to eight weeks
- lasts for at least a year and sometimes even for life

Wrinkle therapy: botulinum toxin (Botox)

is a metabolic product of the bacterium Clostridium botulinum

Procedure: Botox is injected directly under the crease
Effect:
- The muscle is paralyzed and can no longer be tensed
- The wrinkle disappears or diminishes three days after the procedure
Useful information:
- Botox is fatal in high doses
- Only lasts up to eight months

Wrinkle therapy: collagen

is an endogenous protein that supports the connective tissue (over time, the collagen content in the body decreases and the support for the skin is lost)

Procedure: Collagen is injected under the epidermis with a fine injection needle
Effect:
- wrinkled areas are padded
- immediate smoothing effect
Useful information:
- Only lasts up to eight months
- Collagen then has to be injected again

Wrinkle Therapy: Hyaluronic acid

is a natural part of the body

Procedure: Hyaluronic acid is injected directly under the skin
Effect:
- Due to the ability of hyaluronic acid to bind water, the spaces between the collagen fibers are filled
- This has a smoothing effect
Useful information:
- The smoothing effect lasts for four to six months

Hormone Therapy: Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)

Procedure: Ingestion
Effect:
- Preventing excessive stress hormone (cortisol) production
- Stimulation of the immune system
- Precursor of both sex hormones
Useful information:
- Only under the supervision of a doctor
- Prescription only and in combination with the female sex hormone estrogen

Hormone Therapy: Somatotropin

is a growth hormone

Procedure: Use specifically for the elderly (therapy is not recommended due to the side effects)
Effect:
- Muscle gain
- Hair growth
- tight skin
- Stabilization of the bones
- Strengthening the immune system
- Increase libido
- Increased concentration
Useful information:
- in high doses it can lead to diabetes mellitus
- possibly acceleration of cancer cell growth
- Acromegaly (Giant stature)
- in Germany only with prescription syringes

Also read more on the topic: Somatotropin

Hormone therapy: sex hormone testosterone

Procedure: Taking tablets, injections or plasters
Effect:
- in men: prevention of hot flashes, poor concentration, depressed Upset, impotence, Osteoporosis and breakdown of muscle mass
- in women: increase in sexual desire, promotion of mental balance, osteoporosis and reduction of muscle mass
Useful information: prescription required in Germany

Hormone therapy: the sex hormone estrogen

Procedure: Taking tablets, injections, suppositories, patches or crystals that are placed under the skin
Effect: Alleviating the Menopausal symptoms how
- Hot flashes
- sleep disorders
- Racing heart
- Joint pain
- depressive moods
- Sweats
- Mucosal dryness
- Skin dryness
Useful information:
- increased risk of Breast cancer, Heart attack or stroke
- prescription only