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aging process

Aging is a natural process which starts from the day one is born. Despite this truth no one can accept getting older. The fountain of youth is
According to research there are two types of aging

  1. Instrinsic aging
  2. Extrinsic aging

Intrinsic aging: Is determined by the genes one processes. It is a continues process that normally begins as early as one mid 20’s. The changes within the skin are slow production of collagen, lesser elasticity and slower dead skin remover. Though this process gradually increases it is not shown for decades together.
One can seen fine lines wide poses , tough skin, black spots initially then as times goes there are loss of fat and have hollow in check & eye sockets.
Graying of hair is also sign of aging.

Extrinsic aging: is determined by the external factors one skins is exposed to the most culprit is the sunlight . There are many other factors which add on to aging process. Repetitive face expression, gravity, sleeping position and smoking. Smoking causes bio chemical changes in one body that
Photo aging is the dermatological caused due to exposure to sunlight. It depends on the skin colour, the light the colour more the damage and the time to skin exposure over a period of time. The noticeable changes seen on the skin are dark spots, rough leathering skin fine wrinkles, action (thick Walt like rough patches)

Few tips to avoid aging process:


Intrinsic aging process cannot be stopped. But the extrinsic factors can be avoided. Protecting skin from sunlight by using a sun scream or protective clothing or avoid sunlight from 10.am to 3.00pm when the rays are the strongest. Quitting smoking, avoiding unnecessary expression on the face will also help.

With the knowledge on the process of aging and the modern equipments one can after a series of treatments to slow down and improvise the signs of aging.

Topical creams: The market is flooded with antiaging creams which promises a lot. How well do these work? It depends on what age one has started using . What you plan to treat with the cream and along with that what skin care you follow.

Never use products which sting and do not combine products to get better result as this may irritate the skin. Most product take 4 -6 weeks to show results. Using gentle cleansers and moistures if necessary. Sun protection is important in all these treatments. Several cosmetics procedure can be pick under th4 guidance of a cosmetic dermatologist.

Botuli Rejuvenation: Commonly called Botox, This procedure is used to erase lines on the face caused due to the facial muscle movement. It involve a few injections (with fine needles) on the areas where the wrinkles are there like forehead, brows feet ( around eyes) and from lines more. Chemical peeling: this is a very common procedure which can be done on face, back chest, hands and neck. There is improvement in the of the skin and colour. It improves dark spots, dull complextion, rough skin and wide poles. There are a wide range of peels to pick. Depending on what changes need to be seen the peel can be.

Chemical peeling: this is a very common procedure which can be done on face, back chest, hands and neck. There is improvement in the of the skin and colour. It improves dark spots, dull complextion, rough skin and wide poles. There are a wide range of peels to pick. Depending on what changes need to be seen the peel can be.

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