The Evolution of Your Face Shape: Understanding Aging and Collagen Loss

The Youthful Face: Upside Down Triangle

• When we are younger the youthful face shape is characterized by higher cheeks and a defined jawline, which conveys vitality and health in younger individuals.

  
  

The Aging Process: Square Shape and Sagging

• As we age and start to sag, the upside-down triangle shape starts to become a square

• When we lose collagen and muscle firmness this leads to sagging.

  
  

Understanding Collagen and Its Role

• Extreme sun exposure, smoking and unhealthy eating habits increase skin aging and decreases collagen every year.

• At around age 25 we start top lose 1% collage every year just from genetics.

• When we increase collagen our overall appearance of the face looks more youthful.

  
  

Treatments to Boost Collagen Production

Microneedling

• Microneedling is collagen induction therapy and with each treatment your collagen is increased 1% or more. You can add on boosters like salmon DNA, peptides, exosomes and PRP to increase your collagen and elasticity.

  
  

Radio Frequency Microneedling

• RFMN combines the benefits of microneedling with added radio frequency which works to break down old collagen and increase your collagen 6% or more with each treatment, this enhances skin tightness and elasticity. Be careful with RF treatments as they can melt fat if too deep which can cause more skin aging.

  
  

Jet Plasma Therapy

• Jet plasma uses cold plasma to create microchannels in the skin without needles, Jet plasma is pain-free, safe to perform on the eye lids and increases collagen 1.5% with each treatment.

• Jet plasma also has microcurrent which helps work out and tighten your muscles!

• Add a chemical peel to this treatment for amazing results!

  
  

Chemical Peels

• Chemical peels remove dead skin cells, allowing for new growth and improved collagen synthesis. Peels are an amazing standalone treatment that increases collagen, targets hyperpigmentation, lines and wrinkles and gives your skin a glow! You can also add chemical peels to any above treatment to get better results.

  
  

Peptides and Topical Vitamin C & other ingredients

• Peptides and Vitamin C, Vit A, copper, etc. in skincare routines are a great ingredient to have in your daily skincare to support collagen production and skin health.

  
  
  
  

Conclusion

• With proactive measures, one can maintain a youthful face shape for longer. You can also repair years of damage with the above treatments!

• Reach out to learn more about collagen-boosting treatments to enhance your skincare routine and overall appearance.

  
  

With Love, Ang