Consisting of amino acids and providing strength and structure to your skin, hair, bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other connective tissues, collagen makes up approximately 30% of the body’s protein. Although studies show that aging causes collagen production decline by about 1-1.5% yearly after early adulthood, there are several ways to increase collagen production at any age.
Schedule an evaluation with Leslie at one of our Wrinkle Fairy offices in Arlington Heights, Gold Coast Chicago, Oakbrook Terrace, or Naperville, Illinois, to determine which collagen-boosting treatment is right for you.
There are nearly 30 different types of collagen identified in the body. Many types are found in your skin, including type 1 that makes up 90% of the body’s collagen.
Aging causes us to naturally produce less collagen, and existing collagen in our bodies breaks down at a faster rate and becomes poorer quality the older we get. At about age 60 or after menopause in women, collagen decline is significant.
The signs of reduced collagen formation include:
The good news is that making lifestyle modifications and choosing collagen-boosting aesthetics treatments at Wrinkle Fairy: Leslie Forrester can reduce many of these hallmark signs of aging.
Things that speed up age-related collagen loss include:
Some of these factors can’t be helped, but adopting healthy habits can dramatically lessen the rate of collagen loss over time.
Lifestyle changes that support increased collagen production include:
A few examples of collagen-supporting nutrients include vitamin C, copper, zinc, and amino acids, such as glycine and proline. Collagen peptides are available via dietary supplements.
Aesthetics treatments that enhance collagen growth include:
Leslie works with you to develop a collagen-stimulating treatment regimen that maximizes anti-aging results, taking years off your appearance and slowing the rate of further collagen loss.
To learn more about your collagen-boosting options and which are best suited for your goals, contact us today at Wrinkle Fairy by phone or request an appointment online.
