As you continue to age, changes to your skin and face are inevitable. Ageing greatly impacts skin quality, and external factors can accelerate this process.
Smoking, stress, and sun exposure can all contribute to visible ageing, and expensive face creams can only do so much to fight it.
Here at New Birkdale Clinic, we understand the emotional and mental impact visible ageing can have on a person. Even though people say it is just a part of life, that does not mean it doesn’t have a huge impact on confidence.
If you have been considering anti-ageing treatments, we suggest that you research the available procedures and see what works for you. Here is a breakdown of some of the procedures available for anti-ageing, so you can better understand what’s available.
What are Anti-ageing Treatments?
Anti-ageing is used to delay or stop the ageing process. Throughout history, there have been countless examples of methods used to try and stop the ageing process, and in 2024, we have access to some brilliant anti-ageing treatments.
We have access to the best skincare solutions and both surgical and nonsurgical techniques for reducing the signs of ageing.
These procedures aim to erase signs of ageing and create a more youthful appearance. Many factors may influence the success of specific treatments, so you should consider them before committing to any procedures.
How Age Can Affect Anti-ageing Treatments
Your age can greatly impact which anti-ageing treatments you should use. Some treatments are preventative, while others are designed to reverse visible signs of ageing.
Often, your age can have a huge impact on what procedures you should and shouldn’t have.
Anti-ageing in your 20s-30s
These days, it is not uncommon for people in their 20s and 30s to have preventative procedures to stop the signs of ageing in their tracks. Unfortunately, due to the growing popularity of habits such as vaping, the younger generations are starting to show signs of ageing early on.
At this age, it is recommended that you avoid surgical procedures in favour of non-surgical procedures, such as microneedling, to boost your skin’s natural collagen production.
Many people are also using Botox in their 20s and 30s to prevent the development of deep lines and wrinkles so that they cannot worsen with age. Botox is considered to be one of the best anti-wrinkle treatments available to use.
Anti-ageing in your 40s-50s
Once you reach your 40s and 50s, your face starts to lose a lot of its fullness. The rate at which our skin produces collagen also begins to decline, so your skin can start to sag easily.
At this age, you can have surgical procedures to bring life back to your face, such as a brow lift. In this age range, your main priority is regaining the fullness of your face, as this is what helps you to appear youthful.
Filler may also allow you to regain some of your facial fullness on a more permanent basis.
Anti-ageing later in life
Once you reach a mature age (60 upwards), surgical procedures are likely your best option for regaining your youthful appearance.
Procedures such as face lifts, eyebrow lifts, and neck lifts can help you regain lost fullness and get rid of sagging skin that may make you appear older. Botox, though it depends on the quality of your skin, can also help reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
Popular Non-surgical Anti-ageing Treatments
If you want to avoid surgery but still want to address some insecurities caused by ageing, take a look at these available non-surgical anti-ageing treatments.
Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are rich in collagen and hyaluronic acid and are injected directly into the skin.
When a trained professional administers dermal fillers, they target problem areas where elasticity and volume have been lost. These areas often include the undereye and cheek areas.
Dermal fillers are essentially used to ‘fill in’ and smooth out lines, creating a fuller and more youthful appearance.
Anti-wrinkle Injections
With anti-wrinkle injections, Proteins are injected into the face, blocking nerve signals to the muscles. This makes the muscles freeze, which means that they can not be stretched to form new wrinkles.
When injected into problem areas, these anti-wrinkle injections remove existing lines, giving the skin a youthful appearance.
These injections are great for erasing years of damage caused by ageing.
Micro-needling
The process of micro-needling involves injecting a sterile needle into the skin to create punctures. These punctures then heal, increasing the amount of collagen and elastin in the skin.
The skin that has undergone micro-needling is stronger and rejuvenated, so the rate at which lines and wrinkles develop will slow down.
This is considered to be one of the best anti-ageing treatments because it is non-invasive and makes a huge difference to the overall quality of your skin,
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is an incredibly effective treatment and one of the least disruptive ways to improve the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Microdermabrasion uses micro-crystals to buff away tired skin cells that make the skin look dull and worn down. Because the top layer of the skin is removed, a fresh layer of skin is revealed, creating a healthy glow.
Popular Surgical Anti-ageing Treatments
Now that you know more about non-surgical anti-ageing treatments, here is more information about surgical anti-ageing treatments.
Eye Bag Surgery
As we age, it is easy for our skin to become tired and discoloured. It is also very common for the skin around our eyes to become puffy and droop.
Blepharoplasty, or eye bag surgery, is the most effective method for improving the look of eye bags, as it removes excess skin and tightens the area. The appearance of your eyes can significantly impact how youthful you look, so eye bag surgery can make a huge difference.
Facelift
A facelift involves repositioning and tightening the skin, removing unwanted wrinkles, and resetting the ageing process.
There is no denying that a facelift is quite a substantial procedure, and it is not to be taken lightly. Therefore, it is recommended that you only have one when you really need one.
It is always suggested that you have a facelift later in life, as this will garner the best results and have the biggest impact.
Fat Transfer
This minimally invasive procedure involves taking fat from one part of your body and injecting it into parts of your face that have lost volume with age. This procedure should be pretty straightforward, depending on how much fat you have transferred.
Fat Transfers are great if you have been experiencing a lack of definition or fullness in your face, and a simple procedure such as this one can have a considerable impact.
Neck Lift
A neck lift targets sagging skin and excess fat in the neck area. A neck lift is usually carried out simultaneously with a facelift to ensure consistency throughout the face and neck area.
As we age, our skin loses elasticity and droops, particularly around the neck. A neck lift tightens the skin in the area to create a youthful appearance.
The Pros and Cons of Anti-ageing Treatments
We think it’s essential to give a fair appraisal. Though we strongly believe that anti-ageing treatments can be incredibly transformative, we can acknowledge where problems may exist.
Pros
- Improved confidence.
- Skin appears more youthful.
- Save on skincare fads.
Cons
- Potentially high cost.
- Recovery time.
- Could get poor results if you use the wrong company.
Arrange a Consultation With a Surgeon Today
We know that you can get excellent results from your anti-ageing procedure, and the best way to do that is by using a surgeon with experience.
At New Birkdale Clinic, our surgeons have decades of experience in anti-ageing treatments, so we can offer you expert advice and easily achieve your desired look.
Contact our experts to learn more about our surgical and non-surgical anti-ageing procedures today.
