Disclaimer: This article is sponsored by Galderma Laboratories South Africa. For medical regulatory purposes, we are unable to publish the brand name. Please speak to your doctor if you would like more information about this brand of collagen biostimulator.
Maybe you have started getting worried about your facial skin and feel that it is ageing. Perhaps you are troubled by thin skin or skin laxity, or think you have ended up with sagging skin? Maybe you have also heard that collagen can make the skin younger and firmer. But what is collagen? What does collagen do in the skin and how can it stimulate skin renewal? And what can you do to increase the level of collagen in your skin?
Here is all you need to know about collagen stimulation, collagen treatments and how to get a firmer, thicker skin…
As early as our mid-30’s our skin starts to display the first tell-tale signs of ageing, such as wrinkles, sagging, and a lacklustre complexion (to name but a few). Part of this ageing process is due to our bodies producing less collagen – a fibrous protein that plays a pivotal role in the structure, support, and shape of the skin. As much as 70% of our skin is composed of collagen.1
Simply put, a healthy amount of collagen is needed for one to have a youthful, glowing complexion, while low collagen levels can not only lead to our skin’s inner structure being weakened but can also cause it to become, saggy, thin and loose2,3, with a noted decrease in skin quality4.
Is there anything we can do to counteract these signs of ageing?
Absolutely. For the discerning patient looking to tighten, smooth and rejuvenate their skin (with a youthful appearance being the ultimate end result), a treatment called a collagen biostimulator (injectable) is a good option, as it is well suited to meet these needs.
What is a collagen biostimulator?
This works with your body to activate your skin’s own collagen production. Collagen biostimulators are injectable treatments that gradually restore the skin’s structure while improving the appearance of wrinkles5-8.
In other words, these treatments do not merely inject collagen to replace the amount that was lost, they also stimulate the body to produce more of it.
The treatment programme
A collagen biostimulator renews skin quality gradually by improving elasticity, firmness, and fullness7-14.
Take-home message
All good things take time. So, while you will not see an instant outcome, just be a little patient – the gradual improvement will be worth the wait.
Disclaimer: This article is sponsored by Galderma Laboratories South Africa. For medical regulatory purposes, we are unable to publish the brand name. Please speak to your doctor if you would like more information about this brand of collagen biostimulator.
Rochelle is the founder and driving force behind Aesthetic Appointment. With a passion for the aesthetics and pro-ageing industry in South Africa, she has been in the aesthetic publishing industry since 2012, dedicated to creating a valuable platform for insights and knowledge, bridging the gap between patients and doctors - delivering reliable, medical-based information. Rochelle firmly believes in the power of a good skincare regimen, especially when started at home, and is committed to educating consumers about the myriad of treatments, procedures, and products available to them.
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Rochelle Friedmanhttps://www.aestheticappointment.co.za/author/rochelle
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Rochelle Friedmanhttps://www.aestheticappointment.co.za/author/rochelle
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Rochelle Friedmanhttps://www.aestheticappointment.co.za/author/rochelle
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Rochelle Friedmanhttps://www.aestheticappointment.co.za/author/rochelle
