Why Some People Never Seem to Age

“Aging is not an option, not for anyone. It is how gracefully we handle the process and how lucky we are, as the process handles us,” said Cindy Mcdonald. Some lucky people don't seem to age a day, whereas most of us either look our age or look older than we actually are. The ravages of time definitely did not do any damage to superstars like Halle Berry. Googling a photo of Halle Berry shows you that time doesn't seem to have any effect on her. So do Jennifer Aniston, Liv Tyler, and Elijah Wood, who seem to go against the expectations of how people should grow old.

Although it is true that some people are luckier as compared to the rest of us with respect to aging, most people who don’t look their age have gone the extra mile to delay signs of aging. With advances in anti-aging medicine, doctors are able to slow down the aging process with remarkable results, and minimal downtime. 

What Happens When We Age?

In addition to intrinsic aging, many factors are at play that can contribute to extrinsic aging. Environmental factors, nutrition, and genetic also decide your outward appearance. 

Aging is a complex process. Skin changes are among the most visible signs of aging. As we grow older, our skin becomes thinner and more fragile. Cellular activities decrease over time. The number of pigment-containing cells called melanocytes decreases and become unevenly distributed, making the skin look paler and pigmented. Regular sun exposure may also lead to unsightly pigments appearing on the skin especially around the face, neck, arms, and hands. 

The skin’s strength and elasticity also reduce. The number of elastin fibers and other connective tissues become less.  This is more evident in people who suffer from sun damage in their younger days.

In addition, oil glands become less active as we grow older. Women generally see a dip in the sebum production after menopause. That is why older people generally have dry, wrinkled skin because it is harder to keep the skin moist.

Unlocking the Anti-Aging Secrets of Your Favorite Celebrities 

SKIN LIFTING In recent years, medical doctors have found a perfect way to lift the skin visibly without undergoing surgery. Non-surgical facelift has seen a surge in popularity the last couple of years.  Using dissolvable sutures lined with barbs or cones, the doctor inserts a needle under the skin. The threads are pushed upwards until they firmly reposition the sagging skin, lifting it to where it was before the sagging happened. Also known as non-surgical thread lift, it is wildly popular among women in their 40s because of its immediate lifting effect and its ability to regenerate collagen production for a longer lasting lift.

For people who are afraid of needles, they can opt for a non-invasive skin lifting treatment. Ultherapy skin lifting is the only FDA-approved non-invasive treatment for skin tightening. It uses High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) to lift and tone the skin. Ultherapy skin lifting (or the generic HIFU treatment) does not break the skin and no foreign object is introduced into the body. It essentially stimulates your skin to produce more collagen. Results from Ultherapy may not be seen immediately after the treatment. Gradual tightening occurs over the next few months, resulting in a natural lift of the skin.

TREATMENT FOR SMOOTHER SKIN Getting smoother skin can seem overwhelmingly difficult to achieve. Smooth facial skin can be easily achieved with dermal filler treatment. Dermal fillers made of hyaluronic acid are perfect for people who want to add smoothness to the skin and improve the appearance of deep facial wrinkles. Alternatively, Restylane SkinBoosters treatment is an effective solution to plump up aging skin and to restore the glow to the face.

SKIN BRIGHTENING Aging causes our skin to lose our radiance. Our skin becomes dull, dry, and unattractive. Laser treatments are very popular for achieving skin brightening effect. Dual Yellow Laser treatment is one of the latest laser treatment in Singapore for a wide range of skin abnormalities such as rosacea, melasma, acne, and skin pigmentation. Unlike traditional resurfacing lasers, Dual Yellow Laser does not break the skin surface and dos not cause any bleeding or damage to the surrounding skin.

It’s never too late to start your anti-aging journey. Talk to your doctor today to restore your youth and regain your confidence.