Skin Care Tips for Aging Skin Doctor Answers, Tips

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Use Sun Protection: It is estimated that up to 90% of...

Use Sun Protection: It is estimated that up to 90% of facial aging is due to the damaging effects of ultra-violet radiation. Even if you don't plan to be in the sun, use a sunblock every day that blocks both UVA and UVB rays (also know as "broad-spectrum" sunblock) because surprisingly, harmful sun rays penetrate through fog, clouds, and even window glass. Don't Smoke: Nicotine use (in any form) contributes significantly to facial lines, aging, and changes in skin texture and... more

Jonathan Hoenig, MD
Beverly Hills Oculoplastic Surgeon

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Skin care

THE BASICS OF SKIN CARE When it comes to good skin care, every body is an expert, from the person at the makeup counter, to the scientists of major makeup and pharmaceutical companies. Every one is serving their own interest. However there are scientific undisputable facts. Genetically, we are programmed to age. There are factors that affect the aging process, whether accelerating or delaying the aging. A good healthy skin care should include: 1. Good genes Genes determine the quality of... more

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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Sun exposure and cigarette smoking are two things that I...

Sun exposure and cigarette smoking are two things that I would say have the greatest effect on accelerating skin aging. The sun’s rays have a major effect on the skin’s elastin and collagen, causing them to breakdown – creating leathery wrinkled skin and sunspots. There is also a direct correlation between cigarette smoke and levels of MMP-1, an enzyme that breaks down collagen. Therefore, in addition to lack of oxygen going to the skin, cigarettes have a direct effect... more

Jeannette Graf, MD
Long Island City Dermatologist

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Aging skin and your habits

I once had the opportunity to have dinner with a physician from Nepal. He told me a very wise thing: "Habits are the cause of disease." Many of us are engaged in self-destructive behavior. Some of this is life threatening: abusing drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. I usually counsel new and old cosmetic surgery patients to stop smoking. This is much easier said than done. Tobacco is perhaps one of the most addictive drugs and it is widely available. One can see the damage this habit... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

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Good habits now can help in the long run when it comes...

Good habits now can help in the long run when it comes to your appearance. Sun avoidance, or using sunscreen with SPF >15 anytime you are outside will help prevent signs of early aging (not to mention skin cancer!) Also, not smoking, drinking water throughout the day, avoiding excessive alcohol intake, and getting about 8 hours of sleep a night can work wonders. A good skin care regimen is nice to do for your skin. This usually involves: Daily cleanser Moisturizer with sunscreen and an... more

Jennifer Walden, MD
Austin Plastic Surgeon

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Healthy lifestyle, proper rejuvenation keys to aging gracefully [with video]

The core of my facial aging practice are people in their 40s-60s. The skin and structure under the skin changes in the 40s. Although Botox is one procedure you may benefit from, there are many options to consider from chemical peels, lasers, fillers and as well as physical lifestyle changes to help you look your best. One thing, I tell my patients is to do all the things that are healthy for your heart and your skin will benefit. This includes not smoking, eating a healthy diet, exercising... more

Amiya Prasad, MD
New York Oculoplastic Surgeon

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How to prevent the aging face

What can YOU do to reduce the effects of father time? First, take care of yourself. Eat a healthy, balanced diet. Don’t smoke. Cleanse, moisturize and protect your skin. Avoid the sun. Even if you do all of the above, the time may come when you search for ways to rejuvenate your face. This is when injectables and other options may come into play, which is too much to discuss here.

Sam Most, MD
Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Sun Block is A MUST HAVE for EVERYONE

I think the best tip is prevention of sun exposure. Sun exposure causes pre-mature aging and skin cancer. A good sun block with UVA and UVB protection will help limit your sun exposure and using Retinol (Vitamin A) and fruit acids will help to improve existing sun damage. A good moisturizer will keep you hydrated and facials will keep your pores clean and skin glowing.

Vivian Hernandez, MD
Boca Raton Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Botox is inevitable

There's no single way to improve your skin but there are some basic things that can stave off that facelift such as avoiding the sun, tobacco and bad eating habits. Your skin will reflect how well hydrated you are so listen to it. If you add skin care such as vit C products with Retin A in addition to your routine microderms and facials you can make a real difference to having nice soft skin. I really like the Obagi skin care system, they seem to be onto something and have been for the... more

Ricardo A. Meade, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

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Best thing for skin care in your 40's

With so many products and procedures competing for your skin care dollars, it can be difficult to sort out the hype from what is truly useful. First thing to know is that moisturizers are cosmetic, not functional in the sense of altering the aging process, so don't waste money on expensive moisturizers. Secondly, diet actually makes a big difference. Antioxidants such as from berries, dark chocolate, and wine have been demonstrated to make measurable differences. (the oft-repeated... more

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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Sun avoidance is the best skin care for a 46 year old

There is NO skin care regimen that is better than sun avoidance. The ravages of the sun will ruin your skin and it cannot be completely repaired even with IPL and resurfacing lasers. Other than that, Retin A, Vit C products, microdermabrasion and good hydration are keys to nice skin.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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Tips for Proper Facial Aging 101

Basic Tips for Ideal Facial Aging: 1. Avoid the sun and use SPF daily. 2. Avoid tobacco products and second hand smoke. 3. Maintain a healthy lifestyle (eat right & exercise!). 3. Use a topical anti-oxidant each morning to fight free-radical formation. 4. Use a retinoic acid cream nightly to stimulate exfoliation. 5. Use Botox or Dysport to prevent unwanted wrinkles. 6. Befriend a good plastic surgeon or dermatologist who can guide you through all the latest information... more

Randolph Capone, MD
Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon

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You have to combine treatments, I don't see how...

You have to combine treatments, I don’t see how you can’t. Nothing lasts forever, so you’re teaching good habits moving forward and you’re sort of buying time in many ways. You’re slowing the aging process down; if you make some nice improvements, you might look 5 years younger or even 10 years younger. But in due time, especially if you go back to old habits (smoking and sun tanning), your wrinkles are going to be right back to where they were and then you have... more

Coyle Connolly, DO
Atlantic City Dermatologist

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Collagen stimulating lasers--to prevent wrinkles...

Collagen stimulating lasers–to prevent wrinkles. At-home rejuvenation program–to turn over skin cells and build new collagen. Skin tightening technologies to tighten collagen and prevent skin laxity Wear a daily broad spectrum sun blocker plus application of anti-oxidant preparation and oral supplements to prevent photodamage.

Neil Sadick, MD
Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon

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Aging skin care tips

I’m sure we all agree that tip #1 is to protect your skin from the sun. Other skin care tips include, not smoking a healthy diet and exercise. Botox is a wonderful temporary treatment to soften forehead wrinkles and give you a more well rested appearance. In my practice, I recommend the Obagi NuDerm system for many patients. Benefits of this prescription skincare program include: correcting hyperpigmentation, and restores elasticity and prevents further damage from harmful UVA and UVB... more

George John Alexander, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

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Skin care tips

There are many factors that determine how your skin ages. Genetics plays a major role, but is obviously not changeable. The two most important lifestyle changes you can make is to not smoke and to protect your skin from the sun - use sunscreen and be sun-safe. Of course, you should drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, take multi-vitamins with antioxidants, eat a well-balanced diet, and get plenty of rest. Skin care that uses alpha-hydroxy acids (such as glycolic acid),... more

Randy J. Buckspan, MD
Austin Plastic Surgeon

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Life style, skin care and maybe surgery!

Life style is every thing. Proper nutrition, rest, sunscreens, stress reduction etc. When minor issues starts to occur, botox, fillers and lasers could be used to treat minor facial aging signs. Surgery is the ultimate method for addressing anatomical deformity.

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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Skin Care for the 40+ years

Hi, As time goes on, we lose the elasticity in our skin. Also the sun exposure will create all sorts of pigments on our face as well as contribute to poor elasticity. Using products on a daily or some sort of weekly regimen will reverse and prevent further ski damage. Most good skin care regimens are inexpensive and can be prescribed by a cosmetic physician. The skin care line i recommend is the Obagi Line. Best, Dr.S.

Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Avoid Face Lift with Skin Care

Plastic surgery should not be the first option for cosmetic facial enhancement. But what are good options for men & women to avoid cosmetic surgery, such as a face lift or eyelid surgery? Don't jump to facial plastic surgery, Botox Cosmetic, or a TCA chemical peel before starting with the skin basics. Aesthetic patients may follow these general guidelines for beautiful, natural skin for a lifetime. Sun ProtectionSkin damage from the sun is due to UV radiation, and occurs so slowly that... more

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Skin care advice for aging skin

Studies show that health skin can make you look 10 years younger. As we age we lose collagen, the elastic elements break down (this increases laxity and causes pores to look enlarged), brown spots appear, natural exfoliation decreases leading to dull skin, etc. These changes actually start in our 30s but become significant enough to be noticeable usually in our 40s. There are several things that you should do. The first is use Retin-A or retinol nightly or every other night. This will... more

Tracy Pfeifer, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Tips for healthy skin

Protection from the sun and avoiding smoking are the most important preventive measures you can take to keep your skin looking its best. In my opinion, once the aging changes have occurred, products are useless and a big waste of time and money. There are many noninvasive treatments that can reverse the aged skin. The most effective are the fractionated resurfacing technologies such as the Pixel, Fractionated CO2 , Fraxel Laser, E-Matrix etc. These all work and are very affordable. ... more

Jason B. Diamond, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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46 and tips for face

At 46, you should think about skin care products to even out your tones and help with fine lines. I use Obagi in my office. Botox is a great product and could help put off a browlift for a while. I use facial line fillers as well to help out. But, eventually a facelift is probably inevitable.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Tips for maintaining youthful skin

Aging of the skin is, for the most part, genetically determined. You can sabotage your skin with sun exposure, tanning beds, smoking, and so on. Protecting the skin from these factors is of benefit. Moisturizers don't really add moisture, the really just hold it in. The should be applied immediately after the skin has been washed for best results. Various skin care regimens can make skin look younger. Some are off the shelf products, some are procedures performed by skin care specialists... more

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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Skin care products for aging skin include your own fat

For skin care, the basics matter. Avoid the sun or use sunscreen. Good nutrition and vitamins help more than you think. Use glycerin based soaps that keep your face well moisturized. I am using stem cell enhanced fat grafts more and more because they replenish the volume you have lost in the face, and the stem cells rejuvenate the small blood vessels and sebaceous glands that give a youthful glow to your face. see video

Ricardo Rodriguez, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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I think everybody should follow the simple rules of...

I think everybody should follow the simple rules of everything in moderation. A sensible diet, a little exercise, do not smoke and do use sun block. Try not to burn the candle at both ends and get a good night’s sleep, every night. Keep your weight down and steady.

Vikram Vijh
London Plastic Surgeon

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Overall, it's important for every person to maintain a...

Overall, it's important for every person to maintain a healthy lifestyle and healthy diet. At the end of the day, this is going to be your first and primary defense against an aging appearance. Healthy lifestyle and diet and drinking plenty of water will reduce free radical formation. Reducing stress is also extremely important. Stress both increases free radical formation as well as decreases the immune system (shown in numerous scientific papers). As far as topical... more

David Alessi, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Choose good parents. Genetics play an important role in...

Choose good parents. Genetics play an important role in how you age; but, other than that prevention is the key to maintaining a youthful appearance. Avoid excess sun exposure by using protective clothing or maximal SPF. Provide your body with balanced nutrition and don’t eat any one thing in excess. Drink plenty of water; Dehydrated skin looses its turgor and appears more flaccid and aged than well hydrated skin. You can apply all the lotions and potions to the outside of your skin,... more

John Westine, MD
Delray Beach Facial Plastic Surgeon

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