AGING IN HANDS, NECK, CHEST AND DECOLLETAGE

Skin aging in these areas presents similarly to that of the face. It is a multifactorial process determined by intrinsic and extrinsic (environmental) factors. In Australia, the most damaging extrinsic factor is UV exposure, which results in prematurely photodamaged skin. Most clients tend to neglect these areas, leading to an imbalance in the appearance of facial skin compared to these areas.
The Science

Our skin’s biological age is determined by our genetics and our skin types (Fitzpatrick skin types). Environmental factors, particularly smoking and poor nutrition, accelerate skin aging. Women tend to develop signs of earlier aging due to the loss of the protective effect of estrogen during menopause.

Texture Changes:
• Rough, wrinkled, pigmented skin
• Broken vessels and various skin lesions
• Hyperpigmentation becomes more pronounced
• Dryness is more common

In the sides of the neck, a common condition called poikiloderma of Civatte can occur. The term ‘poikiloderma’ refers to a skin change with atrophy (thinning), hypopigmentation/hyperpigmentation changes, and dilated broken fine blood vessels (telangiectasia). Chronic sun exposure, perfumes from cosmetics and toiletries, and menopause are contributing factors.

 Additional Features: Loss of Collagen, Fat, and Elastin: Leading to loose, saggy skin in the neck and volume loss in the back of the hands.

Neck Bands: These become more prominent with aging.

Unlike facial skin, the hands, chest, neck, and décolletage areas require more treatments to achieve the same results. A multi-targeted approach addressing skin texture changes, loose skin, volume loss, and strong neck bands yields the best outcomes.

Solutions

In-clinic treatments address the three clinical features of aging: skin texture, loss of collagen leading to loose skin and volume loss, and neck bands with the following treatments:

Other Treatments and Strategies

Unlike facial skin, the hands, chest, neck, and décolletage areas require more treatments to achieve the same results. A multi-targeted approach addressing skin texture changes, loose skin, volume loss, and strong neck bands yields the best outcomes. 

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