Answered by: Chelseah Darling PA-C
As women enter their 40s, they start to notice a deepening of their wrinkles and an increase in volume loss. This is a time when adding a heavier moisturizer such as SkinCeuticals triple lipid would be beneficial, as would a growth factor for added repair.
The 40s is a time to start considering skin tightening and lifting treatments. Genius RF, which utilizes microneedling and radiofrequency, is an excellent treatment to help firm the skin and smooth out the texture of the face, neck, eyelids, and chest. For a deeper lifting of the skin, Ultherapy does a great job by using ultrasound technology. Thermage is another device that offers lifting via radiofrequency technology and can be used on the eyelids to help tighten the eyelids for those first signs of laxity that can happen. Additionally, Thermage can be used on areas of the body, such as the thighs, knees, arms, and buttocks. Thermage, combined with Radiesse, an injectable collagen stimulator, is a great treatment to firm and rejuvenate areas of the thighs, upper arms, and buttocks.
For an even deeper correction of skin firmness, Ellacore, also known as Microcoring, is a newer technology that helps correct laxity issues and stimulates collagen by removing tiny particles of skin. This procedure works great on the lower face and neck. Lastly, thread lifts offer a minimally invasive lift to sagging skin by inserting a slowly dissolvable suture through a small hole that provides lifting in both the upper and lower parts of the face. It is a great way to get a head start on the appearance of jowls that come over time. Threads also stimulate collagen production in the skin.