Collagen plays an important role in giving skin its firmness and youthful glow. But as you age, your body produces less and less collagen, which leads to age-related skin problems like fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin.
Our team of aesthetic professionals offer a range of cosmetic and skin care treatments at Ashburn Laser and Skincare MedSpa in Ashburn, Virginia.
Why collagen’s role is so important
Collagen is one of the most prominent proteins in the human body and plays a key role in everything from your skin to healthy muscles, tissue, and bones.
In addition to making your skin look firm and giving it elasticity, collagen helps with blood clotting, replacing dead skin cells, and stimulating new cell growth. Collagen also protects the lining of your organs and keeps your joints healthy and working properly.
There are five types of collagen that play various roles in supporting various parts of your body.
What happens to collagen production as you age
As you age, your body’s collagen production begins to decline. Everyone ages at a different pace. Collagen loss can begin as early as the 20s for some people, and later for others.
The most common signs of the aging process — fine lines and wrinkles, sagging skin, and dryness — are all byproducts of collagen loss. In addition to producing less collagen as you get older, the quality of the collagen already in your body may also decline.
What can you do about collagen loss?
The skin is the body’s largest organ, and drinking enough water and eating a healthy diet are just as important for your skin as for the rest of your body. Taking preventive measures like protecting your skin from harmful sun exposure and maintaining a good skin care regimen can help keep your skin healthy as you age.
At Ashburn Laser & Skincare MedSpa, we offer a number of cosmetic treatments to improve your skin and help you look and feel your best at every age. Treatments like skin tightening, getting regular facials, and laser skin resurfacing can help to manage the effects of aging and collagen loss.
If you’ve been using the same skin care routine for many years, you may also need to make some changes to address your current needs. Starting with a comprehensive consultation, our team makes personalized recommendations for the best cosmetic treatments and skin care routine for your needs.
Laser skin treatments are noninvasive and may help to stimulate collagen production and new cell turnover.
For more information about collagen and the best skin care routine for your needs, contact us today to schedule an appointment at our clinic in Ashburn, Virginia.