Many women experience rapid skin aging after menopause, which often makes facial lines and wrinkles more noticeable. With the rapid decline of estrogen that occurs during this stage of life, there is also a decline in collagen. This, coupled with a tendency toward dry, thin skin and a loss of facial fat, can cause signs of facial aging that may seem to appear overnight.
Fortunately, there are quite a few effective anti-aging options to help smooth away wrinkles after menopause and achieve a younger, brighter complexion at any age.
1. Fillers
Facial fillers like JUVÉDERM® and Restylane® are excellent for restoring lost volume and smoothing deep lines, particularly around the mouth and cheeks. These fillers are made from hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body that helps to plump and hydrate the skin.
Fillers are especially helpful for addressing areas of the face that have lost fullness due to menopause-related fat loss, such as the cheeks and under-eye area. They can also smooth nasolabial folds (laugh lines) and marionette lines around the mouth, making the face appear more youthful and refreshed.
2. Renuva
Renuva is an exciting new injectable treatment that restores lost facial volume by stimulating your body to regenerate its own fat cells. Unlike traditional fillers, Renuva uses a fat matrix to naturally rebuild volume in areas affected by age-related fat loss that can otherwise lead to wrinkles and sagging. This non-surgical option provides gradual, long-lasting results without synthetic materials as your body produces new fat over time.
3. BOTOX®/Dysport®
BOTOX® and Dysport® are neuromodulators that work by temporarily relaxing the facial muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles like crow’s feet, forehead lines and “11s lines” between the eyebrows. While fillers tend to be best for static wrinkles caused by volume loss, BOTOX or Dysport can nicely treat expression lines, which may deepen after menopause due to skin thinning and reduced elasticity.
4. Microneedling with PRP
Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a two-step process that can help to replenish lost collagen during and after menopause. The first step is a traditional microneedling treatment, which creates tiny micro-channels within your skin. This stimulates your skin’s natural healing process and collagen production.
Next, PRP that is taken from a sample of your own blood is applied to the treated area, where it can easily reach the deeper layers of skin through the micro-channels. PRP is rich in growth factors and has been shown to reduce wrinkles, improve dark spots and increase collagen and hyaluronic acid within the skin.
5. Medical-Grade Skincare
Using a consistent, personalized skincare routine is crucial for improving post-menopausal skin changes. Medical-grade skincare products contain higher concentrations of active ingredients like retinoids, peptides and antioxidants, which help to boost collagen production, improve skin texture and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
In addition to retinoids, which are well-known for their anti-aging properties, you can also talk to your doctor about incorporating topical estrogen creams or patches into your skincare regimen. These products can help to address skin dryness and thinning caused by decreased estrogen levels, restoring moisture and elasticity to the skin.
While menopause can come along with rapid changes to your skin, using the right skin treatments and products can help you maintain a youthful, smooth complexion. To start your own personalized skin treatment plan, call our Sarasota office today at 941-955-8384 or contact us online. One of our skincare experts will work with you one-on-one to create a customized anti-aging skin regimen that works for you.
