Effective rejuvenation and anti-aging starts with understanding what causes the skin and body to age, what processes and factors have the greatest impact on premature skin aging. This allows you to take the most effective and holistic actions. And most of these anti-aging and anti-aging actions lead to… collagen!
Collagen – what is it and why is it so important?
Collagen is a unique protein, often called the protein of youth. It creates collagen fibers and is responsible for maintaining the structure of tissues, firmness and elasticity of the skin. Collagen constitutes about 30% of all proteins in the human body, and 70% of the dry mass of the skin.
In young people, the processes of collagen production and regeneration proceed normally, with new cells replacing damaged ones.
What destroys collagen?
With age, the body’s ability to naturally produce collagen decreases. With age, the amount of harmful enzymes – melanoproteinases, which have a destructive effect on collagen, increases in the dermis. What accelerates the collagen degradation processes? UV radiation is the number 1 factor when it comes to the destruction of collagen structures. Therefore, photoprotection is a very important element of preventing a youthful appearance. Protein glycation – is a process in which glucose molecules (simple sugars) attach to free amino groups of proteins (including collagen), which causes stiffening and brittleness of fibers, i.e. their damage. So a healthy diet is very important to maintain good skin condition. For several years now, there has been a strong trend for a natural, healthy appearance and the use of regenerative therapies, which permanently improve the appearance and condition of the skin. And most modern therapies lead to the regeneration, stimulation and stimulation of collagen in the skin.
Collagen treatments – TOP 5 by Basia Goździkowska
The current possibilities of both cosmetic technologies and very modern aesthetic medicine preparations provide wide possibilities of stimulating and rebuilding collagen. I present my top 5 treatments that rebuild and regenerate collagen: Volumetric laser for collagen – a world novelty in laser therapy and a response to the growing demand for non-invasive treatments rebuilding collagen in the skin. This is the only laser in the world with a volumetric effect, i.e. rebuilding the quantity and quality of collagen in the skin. The use of a volumetric laser allows for an increase in the volume and thickness of the skin by 30%. In addition, the RedTouch Pro laser from DEKA has an additional application, which is so important for mature skin – it seals blood vessels (reduces erythema) and helps reduce discoloration and improve skin color. Microneedle radiofrequency – a synergy of two technologies acting on collagen – the energy of a warm radio wave and micro-needling. RF allows for skin reconstruction and thickening, because thermal energy is delivered to fibroblasts in the dermis, where it stimulates them to synthesize new collagen. The procedure is performed not only on the face, neck or eye area, but can also be performed on the body. Wherever we want to rebuild and thicken the skin in a natural way. Tissue stimulators, or biostimulation – this is a wide spectrum of the most modern preparations of aesthetic medicine, which are administered by injection for biostimulation. Tissue stimulators stimulate the skin and subcutaneous tissues to create new collagen and elastin fibers. The most popular and effective substances with a biostimulating effect include: polynucleotides, non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid, which is often combined with amino acids and peptides to stimulate fibroblasts to create new collagen fibers. Finally, atelocollagen – collagen preparations that stimulate fibroblasts, increase the density and elasticity of the skin. Fractional laser – this is already a classic in skin rejuvenation and reconstruction treatments. Laser skin stimulation is a method that activates the natural processes of skin regeneration and reconstruction. This stimulates the natural production of collagen, making the skin firmer and younger looking. Laser treatments are effective in a wide range of aesthetic problems. Laser peeling, resurfacing restore skin tone, give it a healthy look and glow. Microneedling – also known as microneedle mesotherapy or dermapen. This is a non-invasive procedure, it involves making thousands of micro-punctures on the skin, which have a stimulating and regenerating effect on the skin. Such controlled micro-damage is a signal for the skin to start the healing and rebuilding processes, and this requires the stimulation of new collagen production, which leads to thickening, firming, and improvement of skin tension.
Summary
Collagen is a key protein responsible for youthfulness, firmness and skin tension. Current possibilities of cosmetology and regenerative medicine allow for the regeneration, stimulation and rebuilding of collagen in the skin, which slows down and even reverses the signs of skin aging. However, it should be remembered that stimulation of dehydrated skin, in poor condition may not give satisfactory results. It is necessary to take care of moisturizing and nourishing the skin undergoing treatments both from the inside with the help of mesotherapy, as well as through a healthy lifestyle.
