Ageing Skin Solutions for Men: What are the Best Options?

Ageing skin is just as much concern for men as it is for women. There are many perspectives on what the best treatments and practices are for guys; we thought, who knows better than a professional medical aesthetics doctor?

Ageing Skin, a Male Skin Doctor’s Perspective

“Being a 50-year-old man, I know from experience that men don’t like unnecessary visits to the doctor. This is where you need to change your way of thinking to that of a modern man. These days, it is important to not only screen for disease and illness but also implement treatments and skin care. It’s time to do something about those little ‘unwanted things‘ that happen to an ageing man, and luckily, they’re often very easy to fix.

Maintenance for Ageing Skin and Bodies

Here are popular skin treatments for men to prevent ageing skin and maintain a healthy appearance. All are with minimal pain and downtime.

Chemical Peels

These are still one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the world. When used in combination with other treatments can be highly effective at slowing down the signs of ageing and refining the skin. The first reaction from a typical man would be, what acid on my face? Well, yes, as men age, cell division in the deeper layers of the skin slows, resulting in a more gradual shedding of dead skin. Because these dead cells sit on the surface, and “old skin” does not have a healthy appearance, the skin looks dull and tired. Handy tip: There is a wide range of acid peels to choose from. With proper medical guidance, the type, strength, pH, and intensity of your peel can be adjusted to suit your skin.

MicroDermabrasion

Damage to the skin is most visible on the superficial cells; in other words, the surface of the skin. Dr Andre Truter shares that “just like woodwork on your house, you have to sandpaper the old, dead surface to show the new, fresh wood below”. For a mild alternative to removing dead skin, microdermabrasion is ideal. Microdermabrasion uses fine crystals to help eliminate old skin, a mild sandblasting,g if you will. With treatments such as these, you will have zero downtime, so you can go watch sports or hang out with the guys in no time.

Your buddies will be oblivious, or maybe just a little green with envy,y because you look so good. In conclusion, ageing skin is manageable with quick, effective treatments, and no one needs to be any the wiser. Watch this space as we cover a range of topics on common concerns for the modern man. Topics such as facial lines, sunspots, face veins, hair loss, weight gain, unwanted hair, acne, scarring, or simply improving the skin’s appearance.