Spotlight on Collagen: The best treatments to boost your skin's firmness and hydration during the winter season.

Spotlight on Collagen: The best treatments to boost your skin's firmness and hydration during the winter season.

Spotlight on Collagen: The best treatments to boost your skin's firmness and hydration during the winter season - advice from Dr Christine Or.

The winter season can be particularly harsh on our skin's natural barrier, often leaving it feeling dry, dull and lacklustre. However, maintaining the health of our skin during the colder months can be achievable by focusing on one essential protein, Collagen.

Collagen is often described as the "building block" of a youthful complexion and acts as a structural framework of our skin so it looks and feels smooth, supple and firm. In the winter the low humidity and central heating can strip the moisture from our skin which accelerates the breakdown of collagen leading to sagging, dryness and loss of firmness.

In this blog, award-winning Dr Christine Or, shines a spotlight on collagen and advises on the best treatments to boost your skin's firmness and hydration during the winter season, to give you the healthy and radiant glow that you deserve.

Dr Christine's Recommended Collagen-Boosting Energy based Treatments for the Winter Season

EMface

EMFace is a game-changing facial rejuvenation treatment that uses proven RF and HIFES technologies to remodel and smooth skin by heating the dermis and increasing levels of collagen. In fact, clinical studies showed a 26% increase in collagen, 100% increase in elastin in the tissue, 37% less wrinkles and 23% more lift, to give you smoother and more resilient skin.

How it works: EMface is the first device on the market which utilises patented applicators to simultaneously emit both synchronised RF and HIFES energies without needles, downtime, or pain. Synchronised RF remodels and smooths skin by heating the dermis and increasing the levels of collagen and elastin fibers. HIFES technology restores and elevates facial tissues by selectively contracting muscles and increasing density and quality of muscle structure.  

Radiofrequency Microneedling

Radiofrequency Microneedling is an advanced treatment combining both medical microneedling and radiofrequency to rejuvenate the skin by stimulating the body’s natural healing process to encourage collagen production in the dermis. In fact, it generates 4 times more collagen than basic microneedling of the skin resulting in anti-ageing and skin tightening.

How it works: The radio-frequency energy is delivered through gold plated insulated needles allowing precise delivery to the dermis. This causes contraction and controlled trauma to the tissue and stimulates fibroblasts to produce more collagen and elastin which strengthens and tightens the skin.

Dr Christine's Recommended Collagen-Boosting Injectable Treatments for the Winter Season

Profhilo

Profhilo is an award-winning hyaluronic acid injectable treatment which deeply hydrates, improves skin texture, and stimulates collagen and elastin production. It is particularly effective for improving skin quality on the face, neck, decolletage, backs of hands and upper arms.

How it works: The Profhilo treatment works by delivering high concentrations of HA into the skin via 5 injections on each side of the face. This pure hyaluronic acid flows under the skin so it distributes to all areas, giving your complexion a smoother and plumper appearance. The results are gradual over the weeks following treatment as the hyaluronic acid gel gets to work, binding with water to bring lasting hydration and stimulating collagen production over the next 6 months or so to improve your skin's elasticity and smoothness.

Polynucleotides

Polynucleotides utilise injectable chains of nucleotides, the building blocks of DNA and RNA, to stimulate cell regeneration and repair. Not only do these powerhouses enhance skin health by boosting collagen and elastin production, but they also improve skin hydration and reduce inflammation, as well as addressing various skin concerns such as wrinkles, dark circles and uneven skin tone.

How it works: Polynucleotides are injected into the targeted areas using a fine needle or sometimes a cannula to activate fibroblasts, the cells responsible for producing collagen and elastin, which are crucial for skin elasticity and firmness. They also enhance the skin's ability to retain moisture, resulting in a more radiant and hydrated complexion, and have anti-inflammatory properties helping to improve skin conditions such as rosacea and other sensitivities.

Sunekos

Sunekos is an injectable treatment which combines hyaluronic acid with amino acids (the essential building blocks of elastin and collagen) to regenerate the Extra Cellular Matrix of the skin. The result is plumper skin which is deeply hydrated. The treatment reduces the appearance of the wrinkles by boosting natural Elastin and Collagen production deep inside your skin.

How it works: Sunekos provides deep hydration to improve hydration, elasticity, and smoothing of superficial wrinkles. It works from the inside out, helping to restore the support structures of the skin and lasts approximately 6 to 12 months.

Dr Christine's Recommended Collagen-Boosting Topical Treatments for the Winter Season

Medical Grade Skincare

Medical grade skincare containing retinol boosts the production of collagen, increases cell turnover, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and improves skin texture and tone. This anti-ageing vitamin A cream can also help to fade age spots and other skin concerns such as acne and clogged pores.

How it works: Retinol is the most used form of Vitamin A and is very powerful in producing significant changes in the skin. It can help stimulate the production of collagen which is essential for the maintenance of the skin's elasticity and firmness. Products containing low strength retinol are often available over the counter, but the medical grade retinoids are only available from skin clinics or on prescription.

Skinade

Skinade is the only liquid food supplement recommended by aesthetic doctors, dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons. It contains a unique blend of hydrolysed marine collagen, calcium ascorbate, MSM, vitamin B complex, vitamin C, organic flax seed and l-lysine. These active ingredients are essential for your skin's hydration, radiance, elasticity and to increase the production of collagen in your skin.

How it works: Skinade works from the inside out and is precisely formulated to be easily absorbed by your body and stimulate your body to produce new collagen.

Why Choose Dr Christine Medical Aesthetics?

If your skin is showing signs of dullness and dryness this winter, book your consultation with Dr Christine Or to discuss a tailored collagen boosting treatment plan to give you the radiant and hydrated complexion that you deserve.