Four Changes You Can Make Today to Significantly Reduce Wrinkles
Wrinkles are inevitable but there are a lot of factors that slow the development of wrinkles and prevent severe skin sagging. We recommend trying these four lifestyle changes to delay or reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
What Causes Wrinkles?
Natural aging, genetics, sun exposure, and gravity all have a hand in the appearance of wrinkles, lines, and creases. Natural skin aging slows the production of collagen and elastin – two proteins in the skin that give it structure, flexibility, and youthful volume. When collagen production slows down, the skin loses its elasticity and starts to sag and wrinkle. Some people may develop wrinkles more easily because of genetics but other factors like sun exposure and poor diet can speed up the aging process.
How to Prevent Wrinkles
Wrinkles cannot be prevented, but you can limit how severely wrinkles develop. To slow down skin aging and the formation of wrinkles, try these lifestyle changes:
Avoid sun exposure as much as possible.
Chronic exposure to ultraviolet radiation will dry your skin and make it less elastic. With less elastic skin, the greater the chances of wrinkles, folds, and creases appearing prematurely. If sun exposure cannot be avoided, wear a high-quality, broad-spectrum sunscreen.
Get enough sleep.
Sleep is your body’s time for rejuvenation, and seven to eight hours of sleep per day is the amount the body needs. Getting sufficient sleep also helps increase the production of human growth hormone (HCG). An abundant supply of HCG helps make keep your skin more youthful looking.
Be more conscious of what you eat.
What you eat will reflect in the state of your skin. For excellent skin health, a whole-food diet will work to your advantage and sufficient hydration is a must. Oily or sugary foods can clog the pores and worsen skin health.
Seek the services of a skincare professional.
Whether it’s a facelift procedure or Botox, you need to find a provider with the necessary training, experience and finesse in helping you come up with a personalized wrinkle-reduction treatment plan.
Schedule a Consultation
Let us help you put your most youthful face forward! Dr. Kayasatha is a board-certified surgeon located in Albany, NY, and he will help you develop a customized treatment for your specific skin needs. Call our office or fill out this contact form today to schedule an appointment with us. We look forward to your visit!
Dr. Kayastha is a board certified plastic surgeon who serves Albany, NY and the entire Capital Region. Dr. Kayastha completed his undergraduate studies at Cornell University and graduated with distinction in all subjects. He then attended medical school at SUNY Buffalo. During his time in Buffalo he also completed a fellowship in surgical pathology at Roswell Park. Following medical school Dr. Kayastha gained a much sought after position in the Michigan State-Grand Rapids integrated plastic surgery residency. After finishing residency training Dr. Kayastha completed a one year fellowship in hand and microsurgery at the Buncke Clinic in San Francisco. To round out his training before starting private practice Dr. Kayastha spent an additional 6 months learning from some of the best cosmetic surgeons in San Francisco. Dr. Kayastha is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.