Ageing

Frequently Asked Questions

What factors influence skin ageing?

Factors that exacerbate the ageing process include excessive sun exposure, loss of subcutaneous fat, unhealthy life style choices (such as smoking), environmental pollution, psychological stress, and obesity.

How does the skin change with age?

• Skin appears more transparent due to thinning of the epidermis (outer layer of the skin). 
• Skin becomes increasingly fragile.
• Blood vessel walls thin resulting in increased bruising. 
• Skin can become rougher in texture. 
• Loss of elastin results in reduced skin elasticity causing the skin to lose firmness. 
• Loss of facial contours, midface ptosis as well as the development of jowls occur due to bone changes, muscle atrophy and the loss of fat under the skin. 

How can skin ageing be delayed?

Taking preventative measures is the most effective way to slow down the skin ageing process. Avoiding excessive sun exposure/ use of sunbeds, regular use of sun protection (such as Obagi SPF 50 or Heliocare SPF50), using a skin moisturiser and smoking cessation will make a considerable difference to the health of the skin.

What are the non-surgical treatment options available to address skin ageing?

Richmond Cosmetic Clinic offers a range of solutions to address skin changes as a result of ageing. Premature skin ageing can be effectively addressed using skin treatment systems such as Obagi Medical range, Chemical Peels (Obagi Blue Peel Radiance), Microneedling, and Platelet Rich Plasma(PRP). The appearance of wrinkles can temporarily be reduced /eliminated through the use of Botox and dermal fillers.
For more advances signs of ageing, at Richmond Cosmetic Clinic, we offer a wide range of treatments such as Botox® for face and neck, dermal fillers for wrinkle treatment and face and hand volume replacement, non-surgical face lifts, Sculptra®, fat injections, platelet rich plasma, vaginal rejuvenation and use of deep chemical peels such as Obagi Blue Peel. Sometimes it is necessary to combine non-surgical cosmetic treatments with surgical intervention to achieve optimum results.