How To Look A Decade Younger Without Surgery

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If you ever compare yourself to Lupita Nyongo or Angelina Jolie, and end up weeping at the unfairness of it all, just remember that beautiful skin requires maintenance, no matter how strong your genes. Lupita and Angelina don’t just sit around looking gorgeous. They work to maintain it. You can too. Just because you weren’t born with celebrity bone structure, it doesn’t mean you’re limited to throwing in the towel or going under the knife just because you’re advancing in age. Believe it or not, you can take a decade or more off your appearance without surgery. Here’s what you need to know.

The aging face

Even though it may feel like it, no one suddenly looks older overnight. Instead, looking older is a combination of processes that take place in the face over time. They are often brought on by age, but they can also be brought on or exacerbated by other factors. 

  • Facial fat loss is a natural part of the aging process. It can lead to the appearance of hollow, sunken cheeks and under-eye areas, and it can also make deeper facial folds more prominent. 

  • Collagen loss can be brought on by or exacerbated by age, genetics, high stress levels, smoking, UV exposure, and inflammation-triggering diets. It causes loose, lax skin and makes lines and wrinkles more prominent.

  • Decreased production of hyaluronic acid is often caused by age-induced shifting hormone levels and sun exposure. This decrease usually results in a loss of facial volume, sagging cheeks, thinning lips, and more pronounced lines and wrinkles. 

  • Photoaging refers to the damaging of the skin’s structures due to sun exposure. It causes fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, sun spots, freckles, rough texture, uneven skin tone, and other blemishes that age the face. 

The good news is that there are effective non-surgical solutions for treating each of these conditions and concerns, and when combined and customized to treat the needs of the individual, the results are age-defying.  

How to look a decade younger without surgery

At Siti Med Spa, our goal is for you to keep ‘em guessing about your age. Exactly what’s needed will depend on your skin’s current condition as well as your goals and preferences. Some clients come in for one single treatment at a time, or a touch-up here and there, but it’s usually the combination treatments that provide the most dramatic results. Of course, everyone is different and each individual has a unique set of needs, so all of our treatment plans are highly customized. But in general, if you’re looking to take a decade or more off of your appearance, we may recommend some combination of the following treatments.

Dermal fillers

Dermal fillers plump up the tissue beneath the skin, restoring volume for a more youthful appearance. Some of the very best fillers contain hyaluronic acid, a molecule naturally produced by the body, which results in a soft, natural appearance. Depending on the treatment area, a thicker or thinner formula can be used.  For example, to add volume and enhance cheek contours, a thicker formula may be used. For adding volume to lips, a smaller molecule may be recommended in order to keep them soft and supple. Dermal fillers can be used to:

Botox

Botox treats wrinkles in a different way than dermal fillers. Rather than filling in wrinkles from beneath the skin, Botox disables the muscles that form the wrinkles in the first place. It only works on wrinkles formed by facial expressions. It cannot treat those that remain when the face is still.  But by disabling the formation of those dynamic wrinkles, Botox can help prevent the formation of dynamic wrinkles in the future. At Siti Med Spa, our clients love “The Look of 3”, a comprehensive approach to the long-term correction of dynamic lines and wrinkles in the upper face. It involves:

  • Strategic Botox injections to treat forehead lines, frown lines, and crow’s feet  

  • 64 units divided between the brow area (20), the forehead (20), and around the eyes (24) for optimum results and a soft and natural appearance

  • Touch-up appointments three times per year, spaced 90 days apart

Microdermabrasion and microneedling

Wrinkles and volume loss are not the only things adding to your aged appearance. The health of your skin gives away your age, too. At Siti Med Spa, we offer a range of anti-aging treatments to improve the tone, texture, and overall appearance of your skin. Microdermabrasion, for example, involves gently exfoliating away the outermost layer of skin to reduce the appearance of age spots, wrinkles, and scars and revealing the fresh new skin beneath. Microneedling involves penetrating the skin with tiny needles to create microscopic wounds that stimulate the body’s healing process, including the production of collagen and new skin cells, resulting in plump, supple, and youthful skin. We also offer laser treatments, chemical peels, PRP facials, and other anti-aging procedures that can be easily incorporated into your treatment plan. 

Ready to turn back the clock? Call Siti Med Spa today

At Siti Med Spa in San Diego, we’re committed to helping you achieve a gorgeous, timeless appearance without surgery.  Not only do we offer a comprehensive range of cutting-edge anti-aging procedures, but we’re also a highly skilled and trained staff of Nurse Practitioners who are experienced, knowledgeable, and compassionate. We understand the power that comes from looking and feeling your best, and we’ve seen firsthand the impact that the resulting confidence boost can have on a person’s life. At Siti Med Spa, we’re committed to helping you achieve your goals and love the skin you’re in. For more information on our services, or to schedule an appointment, give us a call at (619) 717-8484 today.