Does 70 yearr old skin produce collagen, with any non surgical treatment?

Good question! Collagen is still being produced but with sun damage and time it is not the good bouncy collagen (collagen III).  There are therapies that can be done to improve collagen turnover like Fraxel, Co2 laser ablation, tretinoin, or PRP that help turnover the bad collage for the good collagen. A board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon can help give you the most accurate assessment with an in person consultation.  All the best.

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Collagen is
a structural protein found in the connective tissues in our
bodies including the skin. As we age our collagen production slows down but there
are non-surgical treatments that can help stimulate the production of collagen
to provide the skin a more youthful look.
Lasers are
commonly used for collagen renewal by targeting deep dermal layers that improve
the appearance of wrinkles, texture and laxity.
Fractional lasers penetrate the dermal layers
setting off a reaction which initiates collagen remodelling and collagen
formation. On the outside, this type of laser corrects facial lines, wrinkles, uneven skin pigmentation and acne scarring.
Radiofrequency stimulation
treatments use
radiofrequency energy directed at the dermal layers of the skin to stimulate
collagen and elastin regeneration. The deep layers of the skin are heated (where
the collagen and elastin are found) and the results are plumper, lifted skin as
the production of new collagen begins.
Chemical peels improve the outermost layer of
skin and also reaches deep within to begin skin renewal. It’s exfoliation
process boosts collagen growth and increases the skin cell turnover rate giving
skin a smoother texture.
Dermal Fillers have been used for many years to
achieve volume in areas such as the lips and cheeks that tend to look thinner
and hollow as we age. Hyaluronic acid is a common type of dermal filler with
natural water-binding components. When used, it plumps the area where it is
injected and also stimulates the collagen production.
A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon or
dermatologist is recommended to determine that best treatment plan for you.

Hi, Thanks for the question. Collagen production slows down as we age. There are many modalities like the radio frequency, Lasers and chemical peels to stimulate your collagen. Among which a few sessions of radio frequency may help you more . Best of luck. 

Yes, 70 year skin still produces collagen, but it produces less with age. I suggest seeing a cosmetic dermatologist to get you on a long term plan with lasers, microneedling/prp, Cosmelan, peels, Sculptra, fillers, facials and skin care. Best, Dr. Emer.

Hello stiggy1949,The body does not stop producing collagen, it does slow down with age.There are several treatments to keep the collagen production active such as, microneedling + PRP, Chemical Peels, Lasers. It is also important to use medical grade skin care products at home to keep the skin rejuvenated.Best to you, Dr Faraz

Yes indeed. The production of collagen does not stop but it does slow down with aging and nonsurgical procedures such as radiofrequency based skin tightening do promote and increase production of collagen.

It is true that our collagen production slows down with age and it is harder to get older skin to produce collagen.  Having said that, I have seen beautiful skin tightening with procedures such as Ulthera or CO2 laser on people in their late 70's.  I recommend that you have a consultation with a physician who specializes in aesthetic medicine.  The more turgor and tightness your skin currently has, the better candidate you will be for non-surgical procedures.  An experienced physician will be able to assess your skin and let you know what your best options are.

Thank you for your question. Collagen production slows down as you get older. However, there are treatments such as ThermiTight, Sculptra dermal fillers and laser resurfacing that help stimulate and produce collagen in the body. For more information, please make sure 

Thanks for your question.  Yes, you are still producing collagen, but your production is slowing down.  You could jump start additional collagen production with a series of Pelleve Radio Frequency (RF) treatments.  The RF handpiece gently raises the temperature of your skin to a targeted level  that is maintained for 3-5 minutes.  It is very pleasant, non-invasive treatment that feels like a warm rock massage.  We normally recommend 1 treatment for every decade of your age.  If you are 70, we would recommend 6-7 treatments scheduled about 4 weeks apart.  It does take 90 to 120 days to stimulate production.  Once you start, you may not see results for the first few months, but then your skin should gradually improve over the next year.  Best of luck.