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Fight Aging

We know that there's no "set" age when your face will recommend that you begin fighting the aging process, but we do know this: it's never too early to begin. The sooner you start babying your skin, the longer you can delay the more invasive surgical procedures like a face lift.

As early as your 30's, your skin cell turnover starts to slow down, which makes your skin drier and thinner. Combat these changes by drinking lots of water and beginning a real skin regimen such as the Obagi® Nu-Derm line, with a sunscreen. The 30's are a busy time—perhaps you are building a family, moving up in your career, purchasing a home. It's easy to ignore your skin when you're so busy. Be sure that you remove your makeup every single night and even if you didn't wear makeup that day, wash your face and apply a night cream to drench thirsty skin overnight. Getting a regular microdermabrasion will keep your skin soft and radiant.

In your 40's? Now is the time for a more aggressive approach to skin improvement and age-reversal. By your 40's, you should be committed to a skin care regimen that features regular exfoliation, deep cleansing and moisturizing. Meet with us to decide which skin care line is best for you—we carry physician-grade products, which offer better-than-over-the-counter results. A chemical peel is great for superficial wrinkles. If you have concerns about rosacea, age spots or skin texture, check out laser resurfacing. CO2 lasering is the gold standard against which all other laser resurfacing devices are judged. It can be done in various incremental stages to achieve the best results. Photofacials are quick treatments that provide excellent results and are kind on the budget. The Epionce system is great for older skin, with its unique, sub-layer delivery system that allows its patented botanical formulations to penetrate your skin, enhancing its own protective and reparative systems to create healthier, stronger skin from within!

Our patients begin using BOTOX® and fillers in their 40's to retain the youthful fullness in their skin and to plump away wrinkles, particularly between the brows and around the mouth. The correct combination of peels, laser treatments and fillers will prompt the collagen under your skin to grow again, helping to slow the appearance of skin aging!

By your 50's, you're either in menopause or beyond it. Skin is much drier now because of lower estrogen levels. You notice that your skin has also become looser. As a result, the underlying facial fat pads can drop or shift, giving your face an aging appearance. Skin-tightening laser treatments as well as mini-facelifts can renew your appearance and plump up your features to that of 10-15 years earlier. If you have significant facial sagging, hooding and dropping of the eye area and turkey neck, don't put off that face lift in Denver, Colorado. Looking younger will help you to feel younger, enhancing your energy and enthusiasm. Excellent cosmetic surgery does not look artificial or tight, but relaxed and youthful, which is the only kind of face lift done here at The Center for Cosmetic Surgery!

Our patients are fighting the hands of time successfully. Call us to retain your youngest looking self, longer!

All About Skin

By Pam Whatcott, rejuvenate! Office Manager

The most common question I get in the clinic during the summer months is, "Should I continue with my Retin A and exfoliation treatments during the summer?". I always say 'yes,' with a disclaimer: you must remember to wear a hat and a broad-spectrum sunscreen.

It is just as important to exfoliate the skin as it is to protect it. In the summer we can't help but to be outside enjoying the light. It is true that we are exposed to more heat and sun in the summer. However, it is also true that our skin is constantly exposed to free radical damage that causes mutations in the skin's cell development. This is an example of extrinsic aging.

Extrinsic aging is a result of over-exposure to environmental hazards such as wind, severe temperature changes, sunlight, smoke, and pollution. You can lessen the effects of extrinsic aging by using an spf 30 regularly, avoiding extremes of hot and cold temperature, adding vitamin C to your Denver skin care routine and exfoliating your skin regularly.

Look for sunscreens that contain Zinc Oxide, Octisalate and Homosalate for proper UVA/UVB broad-spectrum protection. Our sunscreens are priced very competitively and contain premium antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredients that you won't find in drugstore brands. Avoiding severe temperature exposure can take some planning. For summertime, try to avoid outside activities between 12pm and 3pm when the sun's rays are the strongest. Wear a hat and find shade whenever possible. Apply your sunscreen at least thirty minutes prior to going outside. Always re-apply 30 minutes later.

Vitamin C, when applied to the skin, can act like a clear shield of armor protecting the skin from environmental damage. Vitamin C repairs cell damage and inhibits the production of melanin (the cells that produce color in the skin). Vitamin C also stimulates collagen production and reduces the signs of solar damage. It can be used on all skin types. Rejuvenate carries many different forms and concentrations of vitamin C. Talk with your aesthetician about the right form for your skin type. Adding this additional step to your skin care routine can significantly stall signs of extrinsic aging.

Exfoliation of the skin comprises about 90% of my job. There are varying degrees of exfoliation. It takes a clinician's expertise and trained eye to determine a safe exfoliation routine. Exfoliation triggers new cell production and removes dead, damaged skin cells. Every month the skin produces new skin cells. The cycle in healthy young skin takes 30 days. However, aging slows down this cycle.

Know Your Make-up!

The best make-up you can wear is healthy skin. Making sure your cosmetics have the right ingredients to enhance your skin care is the #1 priority in choosing make up. Here are some things to consider:

• UVB and UVA protection is a must to minimize sun damage!
• Pigment without fillers, like talc, provides coverage without heaviness for a flawless finish.
• Mineral-based makeup protects skin while allowing it to breathe and function normally.
• Old makeup can grow bacteria! Learn how long you can safely use specific makeup items such as mascara, loose powder and lipstick!
• Wash your makeup brushes weekly with a mild detergent and be sure they are completely dry before storing them.

We recommend pharmaceutical grade and certified makeup regardless of whether you wish to use "mineral makeup" or another type, ie, liquid or cream formulas. Call Debbie to set an appointment at Rejuvenate to find the perfect makeup for your specific skin! They are committed to your best look! And don't forget our special offers for July!