5 Ways to Combat Facial Aging
We’re all looking for ways to stop the hands of time. The development of lines, wrinkles, folds, and sagging skin, especially on the face, can be detrimental to your self-esteem and confidence. Many of us are looking for the best ways to fight back time’s effects, and a growing majority of people are choosing to go under the knife to get the rejuvenation they desire.
Dr. Renato Calabria is constantly at the forefront of the most advanced processes in the plastic surgery world to get his patients the most long-lasting results. Patients seeking to combat aging by undergoing plastic surgery can rest assured they will get the results they want with minimal pain and risk. But there are a few different methods you can use at home to slow down the aging process every day:
Stay Hydrated
It’s no secret that water is the key to life—so why would that be any different for your skin? Staying hydrated not only contributes to your health in general, but it can also help minimize the loss of facial volume and keep skin clear. Patients are urged to drink at least eight glasses of water a day and try to steer clear of alcoholic drinks, which can be dehydrating.
Quit Smoking
Not only will your lungs thank you, but so will your skin! The nicotine in cigarettes impairs blood flow to your skin, which means it gets fewer nutrients. Over time, the other chemicals present in cigarettes also start to cause premature sagging and wrinkling. So for many patients, putting down the pack of cigarettes can be the first step towards regaining the healthy appearance they desire.
Maintain An Anti-Aging Skincare Routine
Patients are encouraged to adopt a morning and night skincare routine which includes cleansing at least twice a day, toning the skin, and moisturizing every day and night. There is a multitude of products available for every skin type and budget, and every patient will require their own unique routine based on their needs, age, and concerns. Setting up this routine—and sticking to it—will often lead to healthier, younger-looking skin.
Wear Sunscreen Regularly
Exposing your skin to the sun’s dangerous UV rays can result in irreversible damage. UV rays can cause inflammation, dark spots, and wrinkling, while also reducing the skin’s natural healing processes. Fortunately, there is a simple way to block some of the sun’s most damaging effects: by including sunscreen in your daily skincare routine. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends daily use of a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher to get the best level of protection.
Eat Your Fruits and Veggies
Fresh fruits and vegetables contain vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can help fight the effects of aging, especially on your skin. Fruits high in Vitamins A and E, such as mangoes and berries, or vegetables high in fiber, such as spinach and kale, all contribute to healthy skin and overall health. Fruits and veggies with a high water content, such as cucumbers, can also help keep patients hydrated.
Further Ways to Combat Facial Aging
Patients can use the methods above to start to fight back against aging at home, but some concerns may need to be addressed by an experienced plastic surgeon, such as Dr. Calabria. The loss of facial volume is one of the most visible indicators of aging and ultimately leads to more wrinkles, fine lines, and other signs of aging. Dr. Calabria offers a few procedures that can help slow this down and give patients a younger look:
- Non-surgical facelift: For this procedure, Dr. Calabria uses adult stem cells derived from the patient’s own fat to plump and rejuvenate facial tissues. First, the patient undergoes liposuction to extract the fat cells before Dr. Calabria puts them through an enzymatic process that breaks down the fat and extracts the most stem cells out of it. Then, this stem-cell enriched fat is injected into the face. This causes facial skin to create new blood vessels and encourages new growth. The skin then rejuvenates itself, leading to fuller, plumper, younger-looking skin. Results are also long lasting, as opposed to dermal fillers.
- Hand rejuvenation: It’s common for many people to diligently pay attention to the signs of aging in their faces while ignoring the skin on other parts of their body. As a result, patients may end up with a fairly youthful-looking face—but ancient-looking, wrinkled, and spotted hands! Dr. Calabria offers a simple hand rejuvenation procedure, which uses stem-cell enriched fat grafts that are injected back into the skin to improve the texture of the skin of the hands. Dr. Calabria also offers RADIESSE® injections, which can be done under local anesthesia with little to no downtime and results that last up to a year.
- Stem Cell Facelift: The stem cell facelift offered by Dr. Calabria gives patients the best of both worlds when it comes to surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation. It is a combination of the stem-cell enriched fat process used during a non-surgical facelift alongside vertical facelift techniques to give patients the most long-lasting results. Dr. Calabria will extract the fat cells, process and purify them, then inject them underneath the facial muscles. The facial muscles are then redraped, tightened, and anchored vertically. This is particularly helpful for patients with deep lines or excessive sagging skin, which are better treated with this method than with a non-surgical facelift.
Whatever the concern may be, Dr. Calabria can help patients achieve the results they want. Contact our Beverly Hills office at (323) 612-0876, our Rancho Mirage office at (760) 836-0077, or our Milan, Italy office at +393494662323 to schedule a consultation soon.