Anti-ageing treatments for men

Wrinkles, though inevitable, needn’t be permanent. There are a number of professional non-surgical skin treatments designed to address fine lines and wrinkles, sagging skin or volume loss. Such treatments are designed to actively remodel skin, stimulate collagen and elastic productions, improve skin laxity and texture or plump for a more youthful look. Some of our favourites include laser resurfacing, anti-ageing injectables, microneedling, skin tightening and chemical peels.

There are many skincare products designed to help combat the signs of ageing. Effective anti-ageing ingredients you should look out for include:

• Hyaluronic acid – helps to maintain skin’s hydration
• Retinol – a form of vitamin A which helps address the signs of ageing
• Alpha-hydroxy Acids (AHAs) – an effective exfoliant
• Vitamins C and E – antioxidants for fighting free radicals

Book a consultation and our skin experts can help to advise the best products for your skin type.

Keeping your skin protected from the sun and ageing blue light emitted from your devices is the best prevention for ageing skin. Wear a wide-brimmed hat and plenty of high factor sunscreen to block out harmful UV rays; this will help to preserve your skin’s natural collagen supplies for longer. You can also book a consultation with a doctor if you have concerns, and they will prescribe the appropriate treatment plan for you.

The most appropriate method of treating forehead lines and wrinkles is determined by the cause of the lines you have: Lines caused by muscle movement (such as when you smile, squint or frown) are known as dynamic lines. Lines which are present at all times, even when you are not moving your facial muscles, are called static lines. Book a consultation at sk:n so we can discuss your concerns and goals and recommend the right course of treatment. Your plan could include skin treatments like microneedling and chemical peels with a practitioner, or anti-ageing injectables and laser resurfacing with a doctor.

You may begin to notice the first signs of forehead lines in your late twenties and early thirties as faint lines begin to appear. With time, these lines gradually deepen and become increasingly more prominent until they are visible even when you aren’t raising your eyebrows or frowning. Although age makes them worse, some people have forehead lines before they experience any other signs of ageing skin.

The best way to postpone the appearance of laughter lines is to use a high factor sunscreen to protect your skin from harmful UV rays – ideally one that blocks out ageing high energy visible light (blue light) too. Avoid smoking, drink plenty of water and follow a good skincare routine, particularly one with a deep-acting serum or moisturiser containing anti-ageing ingredients such as peptides and vitamin A.

Yes. Some people develop laughter lines at a young age, or have them most of their life. This isn’t necessarily due to ageing skin and is usually just a natural or genetic characteristic. Laughter lines aren’t exclusive to mature skin types and might just be part of what makes you unique – like dimples in your cheeks.

Most people begin to see the first signs of ageing skin in their 30s, but this can vary due to lifestyle and genetic factors. Deeper-set wrinkles like laughter lines and crow’s feet usually appear when we get into our 40s. Smoking and sun exposure speed the skin-ageing process up, so if you want to keep your skin looking younger for longer, avoid.