By: Ruth Donnelly
Created on 08th October 2010
Dr Andrew Winter, cosmetic dermatologist:
“There has been a definite move towards prevention rather than cure – having anti-ageing treatments almost before the signs of ageing begin to appear. I encourage this, because it does work.
It’s a very individual thing, however, based on a person’s philosophy, finances, and how they are ageing. Botox can ‘hold the clock back’ by minimising line formation; however there are less drastic ways to delay the ageing process.
Early treatment with topical retinoid creams will help prevent changes in collagen and restore normal pigmentation. Sunscreens should be used daily irrespective of the weather – this prevents photodamage as well as altered DNA of the skin, which can lead to precancerous and cancerous changes later in life.
Topical free radical scavengers, such as vitamin C, will mop up toxic free radicals which can also damage the DNA of the skin.”
Dr Georges Roman, cosmetic doctor:
“There are treatments that can be done on young people, but you have to bear in mind their age and lifestyle. Celebrities are different – they party, work hard, they don’t get much sleep and they have to look their best all the time.
I have a treatment called Nutriboost, which acts as an anti-oxidant, but also stimulates the cells to produce their own collagen. This is a great treatment to boost young skin, and it works well for acne too.
With fillers, in a way you can be bolder with young people, as a youthful face can take more fullness without looking ridiculous, but it needs to be soft, otherwise it will look fake. It’s extremely rare that I would offer Botox to someone in their 20s, but sometimes a tiny bit can help, just to change bad habits.
Some people have a problem with hyper-contraction of the forehead muscles, which can cause premature wrinkles and Botox can stop that.”
Dr Dan Dhunna, cosmetic doctor:
“The use of anti-ageing therapies in younger stars is by no means new. Whereas previously it was about the latest facials and fad diets today it’s scientifically proven with the revitalisation effects of HA and Botox combined with peels, IPL and collagen inducing light therapies.
For some, their use may well be for corrective reasons but for many this is about prevention and ‘age-management’ rather than ‘anti-ageing’ per se. Life is getting more competitive and looking good goes together with feeling good.
We have long championed preventative treatments against sun damage, and the early use of non-surgical treatments is merely an evolution of this message. Without a doubt, having treatments earlier not only holds the years back, but limits the amount of non-surgical intervention and ultimately invasive therapy that may be needed in future.”
Professor
Laurence
Kirwan, MD
FRCS FACS,
aesthetic
plastic surgeon:
“The teenage years are the
ideal time for any woman
to adopt a serious skincare
routine. I developed the
Kirwan Skin Care Program
to provide a regimen that
combats imperfections
and maintains a glowing
appearance.
The teens are also not too young for surgery that will improve a young woman’s appearance and boost her confidence. This might be rhinoplasty, or, once she has finished developing, a breast enhancement or reduction. Injectables may be appropriate to contour a weak chin or plump the cheeks – or perhaps a more permanent solution, such as cheek or chin implants.
In her 20s, a starlet might benefit from Botox to fend off ageing and correct ‘bad habits’ such as frowning, which can create furrows across the brow, or vertical lines between the eye brows, and can be ageing, even at 23.”
