Description & Symptoms

As you age, the production of collagen and elastin, the proteins that give skin its strength and elasticity, slows down. This leads to the skin losing its shape and starting to sag.

The deep layers of fat that give skin its plump fullness start to disappear, leading to thinner skin and hollowed areas near the eyes, and cheeks. This can also be seen on the hands, where the loss of fat makes the tendons and blood vessels more noticeable.

The skin develops fine lines, wrinkles and darkened spots from years of sun exposure. And the loss of pigment leads to paler skin and gray or white hairs.

Treatment

Your dermatologist will recommend a treatment plan based on several factors, including: areas to be treated, your skin type, results of past treatments, your personal preferences. Treatments may include: over-the-counter moisturizers or "cosmeceuticals", topical retinoids, Botox, chemical peels, dermabrasion, laser resurfacing, microdermabrasion, or the injection of dermal fillers.

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