Your Guide to Menopause and Aesthetics
Menopause can bring about a number of changes to our bodies, including thinning skin, increased sensitivity, and advanced signs of aging, but you’ll find many aesthetic services to turn back the clock and help you reclaim your youthful glow. Join us for a guide to the best professional anti-aging treatments to combat various cosmetic concerns that may appear as you approach menopause.
What are the symptoms of menopause?
Menopause often affects the entire body. Here are a few changes you can anticipate as you enter this season of life:
Hormonal changes
You can thank plummeting estrogen and progesterone levels for most of the symptoms experienced during menopause. As these hormones decrease, you may experience irregular periods — before they stop altogether, of course — as well as mood swings, poor sleep, and changes to your skin and overall appearance.
Physical changes
Estrogen is one factor affecting skin elasticity, muscle tone, and body composition. Many people encounter thinning skin, hair loss, and diminished muscle mass and bone density. Your skin may become more sensitive and prone to fine lines and wrinkles.
Vasomotor symptoms
Unfortunately, the symptoms of menopause don’t end with aesthetic concerns. Many women experience hot flashes, night sweats, temperature sensitivity, and noticeable flushing and redness.
Can you get aesthetic treatments during menopause?
A medical-grade skincare routine and taking a collagen supplement can be a great starting point for aesthetics during menopause, but more advanced aesthetic treatments may help you achieve your goals faster.
Collagen stimulators and laser treatments
Collagen stimulators and laser treatments that stimulate collagen production can work wonders to combat signs of aging. Additionally, injectables like Botox and dermal fillers can help balance your facial features to restore a more youthful appearance. Other injectables, like platelet-rich plasma, can also help stimulate collagen production, encourage skin rejuvenation, and fight hair loss.
Spa services, including chemical peels and microneedling, can encourage collagen production and turn back the clock on your appearance. You can also opt for signature aesthetic treatments like Neck Tight and Lumilift Facial Rejuvenation to minimize menopause-induced aging. Just be sure to follow your provider’s aftercare instructions for optimal results.
Surgical treatments
Of course, there are plenty of surgical treatments out there to address aesthetic concerns during menopause. People with advanced skin laxity may opt for a face or neck lift. Liposuction and body contouring can eliminate stubborn fat in the belly and arms. Other procedures can lift the eyelids, breasts, and everything in between.
Combination treatments
Combination treatments include surgery alongside tailored add-ons to enhance your results. For instance, you might undergo a skin resurfacing procedure followed by fillers or Botox treatment, a facelift with a fat transfer, or hormone replacement therapy along with a brow lift.
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Benefits of aesthetic treatments during menopause
Many people enduring menopause find relief through various aesthetic treatments. Here’s how these services can benefit clients:
Helps rejuvenate skin
Aesthetic treatments often include gentle exfoliation and collagen-stimulating modalities to boost circulation and encourage faster cell turnover. In turn, they can eliminate dead, dull skin cells, lighten age spots, and give skin a youthful radiance.
Stimulates collagen and elastin production
Collagen and elastin are essential connective tissues that diminish as we age. Services like microneedling and laser work on deeper layers of the skin to kickstart your body’s natural collagen and elastin production, which can help smooth wrinkles and lift sagging skin.
Restores volume
As estrogen levels drop, the fat cells that give youthful faces a plump, bouncy quality begin to migrate. You might find that your lips become thinner, your cheeks become sunken, and your temples appear hollow. Strategically placed dermal fillers and fat transfers can counteract this phenomenon to restore the health and appearance of your skin.
Improves texture
If your skin is rough and bumpy, crepey, or uneven due to hormonal changes during menopause, aesthetic treatments like chemical peels, laser resurfacing, and microneedling can smooth your skin texture and restore your natural beauty. These facials can also improve the appearance of fine lines and acne scars. Again, these are all benefits of exfoliation, cell turnover, and collagen production.
Hydrates skin
Dry, dehydrated skin is another pesky symptom of menopause you can combat with the right aesthetic treatments. Along with collagen and elastin, our bodies slow the production of hyaluronic acid during this time, a molecule responsible for maintaining adequate skin hydration.
You might consider microinjections of hyaluronic acid or spa services like HydraFacials to infuse the skin with hydration and nourish deeper layers of the dermis. Growth factors, peptides, and ceramides can also enhance barrier function to lock in moisture.
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Explore your aesthetic treatment options at C King Aesthetics
At C King Aesthetics, we empower our clients through personalized skincare treatments and innovative facial services. We prioritize genuine connections with our clients, forging lasting relationships to help each guest navigate the aging process with grace. Ready to learn more? Book a consultation today to begin your journey to optimal health and wellness.
