Aesthetic-oriented medicine is increasingly in demand, attracting a diverse and increasingly younger patient base. While it was once mainly associated with anti aging treatments for people over 40, today many individuals begin to take an interest in it as early as their twenties, particularly for preventing signs of aging.
So, what is the ideal age to start aesthetic-oriented medicine? Which treatments are recommended at each stage of life to preserve the skin’s radiance and youth while staying natural?
In this article, we guide you through the different stages of life and the aesthetic treatments best suited to each age.
Contrary to popular belief, aesthetic-oriented medicine is not reserved for mature skin and is not only meant to “correct” the signs of aging. It also plays a preventive role by slowing down skin aging and preserving the harmony of the face.
Why start early ?
• Preserve skin quality and delay the appearance of wrinkles.
• Limit the loss of collagen and elastin through suitable treatments.
• Avoid more invasive procedures later in life (lifting, surgery).
• Gradually enhance the face without any radical transformation.
It’s not only about “looking younger”, but about maintaining healthy skin and naturally preventing the effects of time.
At 20, the skin is still young, firm and well hydrated. However, certain external factors such as pollution, stress, smoking, alcohol or sun exposure can dull its radiance and accelerate skin aging. The skin may need a radiance boost.
• Skinboosters and Mesotherapy (Mesolift) : injections of fluid hyaluronic acid and vitamins to deeply hydrate, improve skin quality and prevent dehydration.
• Gentle peelings : eliminate impurities, tighten pores and boost complexion radiance.
• Correction of imperfections : treatment of acne scars, redness and spots.
The goal is to maintain healthy, radiant skin while delaying the first signs of aging.
From the age of 30, collagen and elastin production begins to decline. The first expression lines appear — on the forehead, between the eyebrows, and around the eyes. The skin also becomes thinner and may lose its glow.
• Preventive botulinum toxin (“Baby botulinum toxin“) : small dose injections to treat certain expression lines and prevent expression lines from becoming fixed (glabellar lines, forehead lines, crow’s feet).
• Hyaluronic acid for fine lines : filling the first fine lines around the lips and eyes for a smooth and natural effect.
• Lasers and LED to even the complexion : treatment of pigmentation spots, redness and imperfections.
• Radiofrequency : a non invasive technique that stimulates collagen production and firms the skin.
The goal is to smooth the first wrinkles and preserve the skin’s firmness.
In your 40s, wrinkles deepen, facial contours begin to lose definition, and skin laxity becomes more visible. Facial volume (cheekbones, temples, lips) may also decrease due to the loss of subcutaneous fat.
• Volumizing hyaluronic acid : targeted injections to enhance the cheekbones, reshape the facial oval and plump the lips.
• Botulinum toxin for established wrinkles : smoothing already marked expression lines without freezing facial features.
• Skin Prevent protocol.
• Fractional lasers and medium peel : stimulate skin regeneration and improve skin quality.
• Cryolipolysis : non invasive treatment that eliminates localized fat (chin, abdomen).
The goal is to restore facial harmony and slow the effects of aging.
From the age of 50, the skin becomes more lax, wrinkles deepen and the facial oval can lose definition, with the appearance of jowls. Aesthetic treatments make it possible to restore volume, smooth deep wrinkles and improve skin quality.
• Medical lifting with hyaluronic acid injections : immediate tightening effect without surgery.
• Botulinum toxin to smooth deep wrinkles (forehead lines, crow’s feet, glabellar lines).
• Skin Restore protocol.
• Lasers and radiofrequency : skin tightening without surgery.
• Treatment of pigmentation spots caused by sun exposure and aging.
The goal is to soften the effects of aging while maintaining an expressive and natural face.
There is no single age to start aesthetic-oriented medicine. Every skin is different, and treatments must be personalized according to each patient’s individual needs and expectations.
• At 20 : hydration and protection from external aggressions.
• At 30 : preventive botulinum toxin and first anti aging treatments.
• At 40 : wrinkle correction and volume redefining.
• At 50 and beyond : skin firming and global rejuvenation.
The key is to adopt a gentle and gradual approach to achieve natural and harmonious results. A consultation with an experienced doctor helps determine the treatment best suited to your age and goals.
Are you in Geneva and looking for an opinion? Book an appointment now for a personalized consultation with an experienced doctor.
Article written by Dr Romano Valeria
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