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Eat a balanced diet: it’s no secret that eating healthily has a significant impact on our appearance. In particular, excessive consumption of sugar causes a process called glycation, whereby important collagen and elastin proteins are damaged, leading to deep wrinkles and aged skin. Eat a nutrient-dense diet low in sugar to keep your skin looking good for longer.
Stop smoking: as one of the main contributors to aged skin, quitting smoking should be top of your list if you want to avoid deep wrinkles! The chemicals in tobacco increase something known as your matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), which degrade collagen and elastin, leading to significant wrinkling. There’s plenty of resources online that can help you quit smoking, but don’t be afraid to reach out to your GP for support if you’re struggling.
Cleanse skin daily: pollution, sweat, make-up and general dirt aren’t great for your skin quality, so aim to wash away the grime morning and evening. At Pure Perfection Clinic, we love the ZO Skin Health range – get in touch and we’ll help you find the best cleanser for your skin type!
In-clinic Approaches
Making lifestyle changes is a great way to prevent deep wrinkles forming, but what do you do if you’ve already got them? Or you may wonder, are there clinical treatments that can go a few steps further? The answer is, quite simply, absolutely!
Anti-wrinkle injections: probably the most well-known way to reduce wrinkles, injection of a substance called botulinum toxin will temporarily freeze the muscles that contribute to wrinkle formation, leaving you with a smooth appearance for the next few months. As this a prescription-only treatment, a thorough consultation must take place before any procedure takes place.
Secret PRO: using CO2 laser for skin resurfacing, combined with radiofrequency micro-needling for deep skin remodelling, this impressive device is perfect for treating deep lines, wrinkles, scars, sun damage, stretch marks, poor skin tone and texture. With four signature treatment options, we can tailor the procedure to your exact needs. We’ll use topical anaesthetic to numb any discomfort and you can expect results to last 12 to 18 months.