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What Everyone Needs to Know About the Aging Process

The idea of getting older has different connotations for everyone. While some people welcome the added wisdom and experience that comes with the years, others begin feeling less valuable, attractive, and vital as time goes by. However, that doesn’t have to be the case. Dr. Shadan Kabiri believes every patient deserves to look healthy and attractive, regardless of how many birthdays they’ve celebrated.

Non-surgical procedures like laser treatments and skin tightening in West Vancouver, BC, will help you age like a fine wine, and nobody has to know your secret.

Here’s what you need to know about skin aging and available options to turn back the clock.

Signs of Skin Aging to Look For

Everyone ages at different rates, based on factors like genetics, lifestyle choices, and nutrition. As you get older, your body will naturally produce less of two structural proteins called collagen and elastin. Once this happens, your skin will get thinner, and you’ll start seeing issues like these emerge.

  • Crow’s feet: These fine lines form at the corners of your eyes from years of repetitive expressions like smiling and squinting.
  • Nasolabial folds: Wrinkles that bracket your mouth like a set of parentheses are nasolabial folds. These tend to start small, then deepen until they stretch from the bottom of your nose to the corners of your lips.
  • Lipstick lines: You may develop vertical lines surrounding your mouth, especially if you smoke.
  • Skin laxity: Your skin will start sagging and losing its youthful elasticity with age. Once this happens, you may see the emergence of jowls, a “turkey neck,” and excess fat accumulating along and under your jawline.

Can You Reverse Skin Aging?

You can take steps to avoid, reduce, and even reverse some of the signs of aging so you can look younger for longer. Here are a few simple things anyone can do.

  • Minimize sun exposure and use SPF 30+ sunscreen daily.
  • Stop smoking and reduce alcohol consumption.
  • Eat a balanced diet with plenty of fresh produce and whole grains.
  • Get at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise daily.
  • Practice a self-care routine that includes sufficient restful sleep and plenty of stress-reducing activities like yoga or meditation.
  • Wash and moisturize your face every morning and night.

Besides these steps, you can reach out to Dr. Kabiri about anti-aging treatments and technologies.

Aesthetic Procedures to Look Years Younger

Be proactive and take your skin care regimen to the next level by adding these minimally invasive treatments.

IPL Photofacial

An intense pulsed light photofacial is a non-surgical anti-aging method of improving your skin’s texture, minimizing wrinkles, evening out discoloration, and turning back the clock on years of sun damage. IPL is effective for treating your face, hands, neck, and chest.

Fractional CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing

This anti-aging treatment can reduce the appearance of acne scars, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, age spots, and sagging skin.

Vbeam Perfecta

With Vbeam Perfecta, you can reduce the redness of your skin caused by broken blood vessels. It also addresses rosacea, spider veins, acne scars, and vascular lesions.

Revlite Q Switch Laser

Our Revlite Q Switch Laser can simultaneously treat multiple skin concerns by stimulating collagen production and breaking up dark pigmentation.

Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are everyone’s favorite beauty secret, from starlets to schoolteachers. These injectable products can add volume in areas like your lips, cheeks, and tear troughs while erasing wrinkles. Many fillers consist of hyaluronic acid and poly-lactic acid, substances found naturally in the human body.

Book Your Consultation Today

Maintain your youthful look with innovative treatments from a facial rejuvenation expert like Dr. Kabiri. She’ll use her knowledge and many years of experience to recommend anti-aging procedures that meet your needs and give you a flawless complexion.

Provide your skin with the care it deserves by booking an appointment with Dr. Kabiri in West Vancouver, BC, today. Contact us at (604) 925-1301 or schedule your appointment online. We are pleased to meet you and help you address your needs.