Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+ Ep. 427 Skin Aging Myths, Collagen Loss & Pro-Aging Strategies with Dr. Elizabeth Chance | Menopause
I am thrilled today to connect with my friend and colleague, Dr. Elizabeth Chance, who is double board-certified as a facial plastic surgeon and a reconstructive surgeon.
Dr. Chance has dedicated her career to the art and science of esthetic surgery. In our conversation today, we dive into skin aging and reframe the aging process. We explain how we lose 30% of our collagen in the first five years of menopause and an added 2.1% in each following year. We explore the impact of supplements and collagen peptides, looking at the listener concerns, like scar revisions, under-eye wrinkles, neck laxity, and topical skincare, and the benefits of estrogen-specific interventions like neuromodulators, hyaluronic acid biostimulants, and resurfacing lasers.
You will love this enlightening conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Chance.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
- Skin changes that occur during menopause
- Why early preventative measures are essential
- How genetics and ethnicity impact skin aging
- What are the benefits of collagen supplements?
- Dr. Chance outlines her approach to treating old scars and discusses the complexities of treating under-eye wrinkles
- How antioxidants, retinoids, and sunscreen help maintain skin quality
- How minimally invasive treatments improve skin laxity
- The importance of continuing skincare down to the neck and chest
- The benefits of topical estrogen in postmenopausal and perimenopausal skincare
- How to determine the depth and know which areas to avoid with CO2 laser treatments
- The importance of setting realistic expectations for treatment outcomes
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