Keep Your Skin Young and Healthy

Our skin endures a great deal over the course of a lifetime. Cold, sun, wind, rain, and other factors all affect our skin. Everyone will experience changes in their skin, whether it is skin laxity, the formation of wrinkles, or the development of pigmentation spots. These changes are a natural process that unfortunately cannot be prevented entirely. There are, however, many ways to keep the skin supple, smooth, and youthful. The following blog offers a number of tips and facts about the skin.

Some people develop wrinkles earlier than others, and in some people wrinkles appear in different places than in others. These differences are related, among other things, to a person's DNA (genetics) and their lifestyle. Consider, for example, prolonged sun exposure, exposure to harmful substances, or cigarette smoking. These external factors influence the skin's ageing process. The ageing process is a natural one. Over time, the outermost layer of the skin (the epidermis) becomes thinner, and the number of blood vessels in the skin decreases. In addition, the skin becomes less elastic due to a reduction in the protein collagen. This loss of elasticity leads to the formation of wrinkles and can cause the skin to sag. What can you take from the above information?

• The ageing of our skin is a natural process
• This process can be influenced by external factors
• Sunlight, smoking, and genetics influence this ageing process
• The protein collagen is produced in smaller quantities, which can lead to the formation of wrinkles

The skin's ageing process cannot be entirely halted, but there are various measures and remedies available to slow it down. Some of these you can easily implement yourself, such as:

• Everyone enjoys spending a day in the sun, but do take care. Always apply a good sunscreen and pay attention to the SPF (Sun Protection Factor). Also avoid the hours when the sun is at its strongest. If you have spent a full day in the sun, do not forget to apply after-sun products, as these provide your skin with the moisture it needs.
• What we eat can also affect the skin's ageing process. Drinking water is good for your skin, and there are also various vegetables, fruits, and types of fish that have a positive effect on the skin.
• As mentioned, smoking has a damaging effect on the skin, so avoid cigarettes. In addition to being harmful to the skin, cigarettes are also bad for your overall health.

In addition to the above measures, there are also cosmetic procedures available to counteract the ageing process. Below you will find two such procedures.

• Facelift: Once folds and wrinkles develop in the skin, a facelift can provide a solution. This procedure takes several hours and is carried out by a plastic surgeon. At Kliniek Blooming, various plastic surgeons work with many years of experience in facial surgery. During a facelift, the folds and wrinkles in the face are tightened. A facelift has no effect on forehead wrinkles, wrinkles around the eyes, or around the mouth. During a facelift, excess fatty tissue around the chin can also be lifted, resulting in an overall rejuvenation of the face.
• Mid-face lift: This facelift essentially involves a different treatment approach; during the procedure, an incision is made around the lower eyelids. The plastic surgeon then lifts the skin that lies beside the nose. Like the facelift described above, this procedure is carried out by a plastic surgeon.

We hope this blog has given you a better understanding of the skin's ageing process, the natural ways to slow it down, and the procedures available to counteract it. Should you wish to find out more after reading this blog — about a facelift, the ageing process, or our clinic — please visit the facelift page or feel free to contact us.