Meet Mighty Collagen: The Key to Radiant Skin
If you’ve been to Refresh & Renew MedSpa in Clarkston, MI before, you’ve probably heard us talk a lot about collagen — and for good reason!
Collagen plays a huge role in maintaining your skin’s structure, firmness and elasticity and helps to promote a youthful, glowing appearance.
So, let’s learn the ins and outs of collagen to discover why it is so important to effective skincare and what aesthetic treatments are aimed at creating more of it.
A gorgeous example of how collagen stimulation can transform your skin’s radience.
What is Collagen?
Collagen is a natural protein that makes up about 30% of the body’s total protein content. It is the main building block of the skin, bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments.
Like other proteins, collagen is composed of amino acids. Glycine, proline and hydroxyproline are the primary amino acids that make collagen, which form protein fibrils in a triple helix structure.
The Role of Collagen in the Skin
Collagen is found in the middle dermis layer of the skin, beneath the outermost epidermis. It helps to promote the skin’s integrity in these three ways:
Structural support
Collagen acts as a framework that supports the skin, helping it maintain its shape, firmness and plumpness.
Elasticity
Alongside another protein called elastin, collagen helps promote elasticity so the skin can return to its original shape after stretching or contracting, which is essential for smooth, resilient skin.
Hydration
Collagen retains moisture and is vital for maintaining hydrated and supple skin that is less prone to fine lines and wrinkles.
Collagen and the Aging Process
Collagen production naturally declines and it breaks down faster as we get older. This leads to visible signs of aging that include:
Wrinkles & fine lines that form as the skin loses its firmness and elasticity.
Sagging skin as the supportive structure provided by collagen diminishes.
Thinning, fragile skin that is more susceptible to damage and bruising.
At Refresh & Renew MedSpa in Oakland County, we offer a range of treatments and skincare products designed to boost collagen production and combat these signs of aging, including:
Radiofrequency microneedling is an outstanding treatment for tightening the skin and stimulating collagen.
Radiofrequency Microneedling
In this innovative treatment, microneedles create micro-injuries in the skin to trigger the body’s natural healing response, while the radiofrequency energy heats the deeper layers of the skin. This powerful combination of microneedling with radiofrequency energy stimulates collagen production and tightens the skin.
Biostimulators like Radiesse+
Radiesse+ is a biostimulator and dermal filler that not only provides immediate volume and lift but also stimulates the body’s collagen production over time and provides long-lasting support to the skin.
Laser Treatments
IPL laser treatments deliver energy to your skin that prompts a natural healing response, which includes the production of new collagen. This results in smoother, firmer and more youthful-looking skin.
Topical Skincare
Incorporating skincare products that contain retinoids, peptides and vitamin C can also help to promote collagen synthesis and protect existing collagen from damage.
Collagen-Boosting Treatments at Refresh & Renew MedSpa in Clarkston, MI
Here at Refresh & Renew MedSpa in between Clarkston and Lake Orion, MI, we see the incredible rejuvenating power of collagen every day.
We love collagen and its anti-aging benefits so much that we even host special events during the year dedicated to it — like our 2024 Collagen Cookout on August 15th at 5pm in Friendship Park in Lake Orion.
We hope you’ll join us for events like this to learn more about collagen and its role in helping you achieve your skincare goals. And you can always schedule a free consultation to learn more about how our skilled team can guide and support your aesthetic journey.
