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Collagen and Skin Aging: Do Collagen Supplements Combat Wrinkles, Signs of Aging + Skin Health?

Collagen and Skin Aging: Do Collagen Supplements Combat Wrinkles, Signs of Aging + Skin Health?

Welcome to our deep dive into the effects of collagen and its pivotal role in the aging process. This blog will explore the latest research findings and highlight how lifestyle, nutrition, medical advances, and hormonal factors contribute to aging and the health of our skin. Inflammaging and Skin Health The concept of “inflammaging” describes the chronic inflammation associated with aging and its detrimental effects on various organs, including the human skin. Inflammation and inflammaging  are the core reasons for many chronic diseases, heart disease, and cancer and are known as major variables in skin health. This inflammation impairs cellular repair and increases the presence of dysfunctional cells, known as senescent cells, which exacerbate skin aging by disrupting normal cellular functions.  The best lifestyle choices reduce inflammation, Slow aging, and reduce the core of inflammaging. The Skin-Gut Axis The connection between our gut health and skin condition, known as the skin-gut…

Correcting Vertical Lip Lines

To embarrassed to pucker up or even apply lipstick because of those pesky vertical lines that sprout from your top lip? You are not alone. Like crow’s feet, lip lines are caused by years of movement and age. For smokers and sun worshippers, the condition is particularly severe. Like the rest of your face, facial fat makes up some of the volume in our lips and, over time, this facial fat becomes depleted. Add the thinning of skin that happens as you continue to grow older and you are left with deflated thin lips that are lined with those aging vertical creases. Luckily, this condition can be minimized or even reversed at Verve Medical Aesthetics.  After a free consultation, Dr Stephen Bracci will create a custom treatment specific to your needs.  Whether you require Botox to relax over active muscles, an injectable cosmetic to replace volume, or both we aim to…