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When tackling fine lines and wrinkles, injectables can indeed deliver remarkable results. However, to create enduring beauty, it’s essential to start with a strong foundation.

In the realm of anti-ageing aesthetics, ensuring impeccable skin integrity is just as crucial as choosing a skilled and experienced injector. A flawless outcome relies not only on the quality of the injectables but also on the health and resilience of your skin.

Skin Renewal prioritises a robust skincare foundation alongside expert injector care to achieve truly lasting and transformative results.

It’s never easy hearing “no” when all we want is a “yes,” especially in a world where injectables have become as commonplace as eggs Benedict at brunch. With more and more people—both women and men—turning to Botox and fillers to turn back the clock, it’s crucial to shift our focus to skin integrity.

Here’s the bottom line: if your skin texture and quality aren’t up to par, they need to be addressed before you even consider how many units to inject or where. A compromised skin foundation won’t support injectables effectively; instead, it could turn them from a solution into a stumbling block. So, invest in your skin’s health first to ensure that any injectable treatments truly enhance your natural beauty.

Injectables are not a standalone solution.

Addressing ageing and premature ageing effectively requires a multi-faceted approach. Skin Renewal appreciates the power of well-placed units of anti-wrinkle “magic” and plumping, flattering fillers. However, to achieve the results you desire, you must consider more than just the injectables. That’s why Skin Renewal take into account factors like sensitivity and inflammation, while also focusing on restoring and maintaining your skin’s strength (collagen), elasticity (elastin), and hydration. A comprehensive strategy ensures that your skin not only looks great but also remains healthy and resilient.

Why Collagen? 

As the main component of skin, collagen plays a key role in providing strength and integrity to our body’s largest organ. Several factors, including autoimmune disease, ageing, and stress can change the quantity and integrity of skin collagen, compromising collagen quality and affecting skin function in a negative way.

TIP: Omega-3 fatty acids, found in foods (e.g. fish and flaxseed), and in dietary supplements (e.g. fish oil), are essential for increasing collagen production which makes our skin stronger and improves barrier function. Vitamin C, found in foods like broccoli, leafy greens and citrus fruits, also has proven collagen-boosting benefits.

Why Elastin?

Elastin is a protein that your body produces naturally; providing suppleness and elasticity to your skin and many other organs while also helping to regenerate skin cells and remove damaged elastic fibres.

TIP: To keep your elastin showing up rather than slacking off, there are several things you can do; from never skimping on sunscreen, getting enough sleep and using a retinoid at night, to adding vitamin C, peptides and growth factors to your skincare regime, loading your plate with antioxidant-rich foods and managing your stress levels.

Why Hydration?

Hydration plays a vital role in the preservation and repair of skin integrity. Conversely, dehydration disturbs cell metabolism and wound healing.

TIP: To improve and/or maintain your skin’s hydration and, in turn, its integrity, be sure to sip up six to eight glasses of water a day. Adequate fluid intake supports the blood flow to wounded tissues, preventing additional breakdown of the skin and reducing wrinkles and fine lines while maintaining skin elasticity. Adding a Hyaluronic Acid serum to your skincare regime is also a great way to show your skin that you mean the hydration business.

In a nutshell, the healthier your skin’s foundation, the more impressive the results from injectables will be.

By prioritising the strength, elasticity, and hydration of your skin—through a diligent morning-and-night skincare routine and regular treatments such as peels, micro-needling, and laser—you’ll experience fewer wrinkles and less volume loss over time.

This means you’ll not only enjoy better outcomes but also require fewer injectable treatments in the long run.

Get in touch with the knowledgeable and skilled aestheticians at Skin Renewal to properly invest in your skin’s health today to pay off with lasting, youthful results in the future.