More than just a buzzword in beauty and nutraceutical circles, collagen is responsible for holding you together. Literally. It is the most plentiful protein in the human body, maintaining the structural integrity of the tissues that comprise our skin, bones, muscles, and internal organs.
While collagen fibers are the primary architect of your physical framework, they change as you age. As you get older, our dermal metabolism slows down, affecting the speed and output of collagen production.
Rebuild Collagen. Restore Confidence.
In this article, we will review how diminished collagen production influences the visual signs of aging, providing solutions to slow down and restore collagen loss for more youthful-looking skin.
What Does Collagen Do?
Collagen provides essential structure, strength, and support to the organs that make up your body. Here is a breakdown of its many functions:
- Skin Regeneration and Protection
Collagen is a key player in skin health, helping fibroblasts form in the inner layer where our hair follicles, oil and sweat glands, and other nervous structures are. It facilitates the replacement of dead skin cells, giving your skin natural strength and elasticity.
- Tissue and Organ Support
Collagen creates resistant and flexible fibers that bind connective tissues like muscles, tendons, and skin. These fibers provide cushioning protection for your organs, acting as a biological support system.
- Biological Maintenance
From blood vessel integrity to intestinal lining support, collagen plays a fundamental role in maintaining your body’s internal infrastructure. It even contributes to essential processes like blood clotting.
When Does Collagen Production Slow Down?
Beginning as early as your mid-to-late 20s, collagen production naturally slows down. As you continue to age, collagen loss is one of the primary drivers of “looking older.”
Signs of Collagen Loss in the Face
- Skin that was once plump and resilient becomes wrinkled and fragile.
- Facial contours lose their youthful volume, creating a hollow appearance.
- Muscles begin to shrink and weaken, accompanied by persistent aches.
- Joints and connective tissues become less flexible and more rigid.
- Compromised blood circulation affects overall tissue health.
Habits That Damage Collagen
While collagen loss is a natural product of aging, certain behaviors and lifestyles accelerate the process. These include:
- Smoking and Drinking: Tobacco and alcohol destroy collagen and starve skin of oxygen and nutrients.
- Sugar and Refined Carbohydrates: When fatty, sugary foods are digested in our bodies, they form destructive molecules that weaken and fragment protein structures.
Unprotected Sun Exposure: Ultraviolet light rapidly breaks down existing collagen and inhibits new production.
How To Slow Down Collagen Loss
Rebuilding your body’s collagen requires a strategic nutritional approach. Consider making dietary changes or taking supplements to slow down collagen loss. Combine these with directly stimulating collagen production using proven med spa treatments for the greatest impact!
Collagen-Rich Foods and Nutrients
- Amino Acids: Commonly found in legumes, meat, and dairy, these are the fundamental building blocks of protein.
- Bone Broth: A nutrient-dense elixir that imparts collagen from animal sources during the cooking process.
- Gelatin: A direct collagen precursor that jumpstarts protein regeneration.
- Protein-Rich Whole Foods: Fish, chicken, beef, and beans are your body’s raw material sources for protein production.
- Trace Minerals: Zinc and copper aid in cellular reconstruction and protein formation.
- Vitamin C: A critical catalyst for collagen synthesis commonly found in produce such as oranges, peppers, tomatoes, and strawberries.
Water: Our body’s cells use water to regenerate and expel toxins.
How to Restore Collagen in the Face
Laser Facial Collagen Restoration
At BodyLase, our cutting-edge Laser Facial Collagen Restoration offers a non-invasive solution to combat the signs of aging due to collagen loss. By precisely targeting specific skin areas, this innovative and safe treatment:
- Reduces wrinkles and fine lines.
- Minimizes enlarged pores.
- Addresses redness and acne scarring.
- Stimulates deep to rebuild collagen production.
Administered across several 30-minute treatments, Laser Facial Collagen Restoration is suitable for all skin types. It’s painless and non-invasive, which means you’ll be able to immediately return to your daily routines with improved, smoother-looking skin.
Thermage FLX
Thermae FLX harnesses radiofrequency technology to naturally rejuvenate your skin from within. As the device delivers controlled energy deep into your dermal layers, it triggers a response from your body to start its natural collagen production process. Working at the cellular level, Thermage promotes the growth of fresh collagen fibers to help restore your skin’s elasticity and firmness over time. The result is a naturally-looking improvement in your skin’s tightness and your facial contouring without the need for surgery or downtime.
With convenient med spa locations, BodyLase is ready to help you achieve your aesthetic goals with safe and effective Laser Facial Collagen Restoration. Request a consultation today and prepare to rebuild collagen in your face and restore confidence in your life.
