Collagen Obsession: Is Rejuvenation Really Effective?

Focusing only on collagen in an attempt to combat facial aging can lead to frustrated results

Collagen stimulation and collagen sparing are popular terms among those looking for strategies to combat facial aging. There has never been so much talk about the so-called youth protein. But does this fixation on the idea of ​​stimulating collagen to rejuvenate make sense? Is simply improving the production and quality of these fibers enough to reduce all signs of aging?

“The problem with reducing facial aging to collagen is ignoring the multifactorial nature of this process. This obsession with collagen creates the impression that investing only in procedures and strategies to stimulate the production of these fibers is sufficient to reverse or prevent the progression of skin aging,” explains the dermatologist. Ana Maria Pellegrinimember of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology.

This simplistic idea generates unrealistic expectations in patients, who begin to believe that collagen stimulation is a magic formula for rejuvenation.

“It is not uncommon for patients to come to the office with complaints related to aesthetic treatments to stimulate collagen that have not produced the expected results in combating the signs of aging,” says the doctor.

It is clear that collagen fibers play a very important role in the beauty and health of the skin and are essential for a youthful appearance of skin tissue. “Collagen provides structural support to the skin, keeping it intact and firm. But with aging there is a natural decline in the production and quality of these fibres, which are also damaged by factors such as excessive exposure to the sun, pollution and smoking”, underlines the dermatologist.

He explains that procedures such as microfocused ultrasound and collagen biostimulators improve the production and quality of these fibers, thus combating sagging and wrinkles. “Moreover, they also act preventively by creating a saving of these youthful proteins, which minimizes the loss linked to the aging process,” she underlines.

In addition to collagen stimulation

But, to ensure truly effective and, above all, natural rejuvenation, it is often important to go beyond collagen stimulation. For example, injectable hyaluronic acid fillers, despite all the stigma they carry with them due to the popularization of facial harmonization, are also excellent allies in rejuvenation protocols, since they can replace the facial volume lost over the years.

“The volume provided by the fat compartments present on the face is also responsible for supporting the skin tissue. But, due to the aging process, there is a reduction in these adipose compartments, which is even greater if associated with significant changes in body weight, with consequent loss of facial tissue,” explains Ana Maria Pellegrini.

So, in these cases, it is not enough to stimulate collagen, it is necessary to replace the lost volume, a role that injectable fillers play effectively.

«In addition to fat, another factor that compromises the support of the skin is the bone resorption that occurs with aging, which also causes some regions, such as the cheekbones, to lose projection, thus affecting the contour and harmony of the face. In these cases, hyaluronic acid fillers can also be used,” he adds.

Skin elasticity

In addition to collagen, other important components of the skin also change with the aging process, such as elastin, responsible for the elasticity of the skin tissue, and hyaluronic acid, which contributes to the support and hydration of the skin.

“Elastin and hyaluronic acid also see their production affected over the years. But it is possible to stimulate the synthesis of these substances by the body with facial bioremodeling applications. It is a high and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid that does not provide filler, but rather diffuses through the layers of the skin to stimulate cells to act more effectively in producing hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin. It thus promotes a significant improvement in the quality of the skin, which acquires a more hydrated, firmer, more elastic appearance and with fewer signs of aging such as wrinkles”, underlines the specialist.

Finally, Ana Maria Pellegrini underlines that the most important thing is to remember that, when it comes to rejuvenation, there is no miracle recipe that can be replicated for everyone.

“Collagen stimulation is, in fact, extremely beneficial and a great ally in rejuvenation protocols. But it must be indicated on a case-by-case basis based on the degree of aging and the needs of each patient, and is often combined with other procedures, such as fillers, botulinum toxin, radiofrequency microneedling and support threads, for example, and always in association with a style healthy lifestyle and a daily skin care routine. So, to ensure natural and truly satisfactory results, the most important thing is to undergo an evaluation by a dermatologist and listen carefully to the doctor’s advice,” she concludes.

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