For many people, the younger they look, the better they feel about themselves.However, age is an unstoppable process and as the body grows older so does the skin; consequently its appearance and characteristics change.
Age, hormones, sun exposure and smoking can all cause fine lines and wrinkles to develop; skin feels more fragile and less elastic.
As we age the hyaluronic acid (HA) content of our skin – which is so important for water retention – decreases. Oil-producing (sebaceous) glands become less active and your skin becomes drier. The skin also loses fat, so it looks less plump and smooth and because the number of blood vessels in the skin decreases, the skin loses its youthful colour and glow. While all these changes are taking place gravity is also at work, pulling at the skin and causing it to sag.
Choices
Amongst the options available to treat lines and wrinkles, dermal fillers which contain hyaluronic acid are a popular choice because they effectively diminish the signs of aging and rehydrate the skin tissue. Treatment is quick, convenient and the results can be seen straight away.
