One of the most noticeable and generally unwanted signs of aging is the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and lax skin. Extended life expectancy in the UK ans worldwide has changed the perception of aging and has propelled scientific anti-aging research leading to a multitude of anti aging treatments which have flooded the marketplace.

The most common treatments used to fight aging are anti aging creams and anti wrinkle lotions which may improve the immediate texture of our skin but in fact have limited long term clinical results.

Over the past several years, professional systems and technologies for  non invasive anti aging treatments have become the gold standard in professional clinics worldwide. The introduction of the patent pending TriPollar technology, the 3rd generation of clinically proven Radio-Frequency treatments, has already transformed the lives of millions of men and women worldwide and the UK by reducing fine lines and wrinkles while toning lax and sagging skin. This clinically-proven skin rejuvenation device has been used successfully by physicians, aestheticians and clinics around the world and is now available for home use.

Internal and External Factors of Aging Skin in Clinical Skin Care Research

Years of medical research have focused on both the internal and external factors resulting in aging skin. The internal causes of aging skin are similar to those experienced by the rest of our internal organs, including the normal changes in hormone levels, particularly estrogen, as well as the decline in metabolic activity and cell regeneration as we age.

External causes that affect our skin’s appearance include exposure to UV rays, environmental pollution and smoking. Yet, while the scientific research has categorized age-inducing factors as internal or external, increasing evidence demonstrates their interdependencies; specifically, the research is now showing that external factors may actually accelerate the internal aging process.

Anti-aging Research - How our Skin Ages

Starting in our twenties, the collagen and elastin fibers in our skin decrease every year, changing the structure of our skin. The dermal layer of our skin contains fibroblasts, the cells that maintain the skin’s structure and produce. As anti aging research shows, the number of fibroblasts in the skin decreases with age as the skin’s metabolism slows down. These structural changes to our skin appear as fine lines, wrinkles and sagging facial skin.

As we age, the collagen in the skin’s dermal layer decreases at an average rate of 15% every 10 years.

STOP - Non-invasive Clinical Skin Solution

TriPollar STOP clinical skin rejuvenation  device is a non-invasive, safe way to achieve a natural “face  lift” in the comfort of your own home. TriPollar energy heats the dermal layer from within, while protecting the outer epidermis layer.

Effective heating of the dermal layer results in:

The existing Collagen fibers contract – producing immediate skin tightening and firming.
The Fibroblasts metabolism increase, producing new Collagen molecules at an accelerated pace for long lasting effects, postponing and reversing the skin aging process.

STOP: Anti-aging In Vitro - Clinical Evidence

An In vitro clinical test was performed by the Société de Recherche GREDECO in collaboration with researchers from the Hôpital Pitié-Salpétrière in Paris, France. The clinical test performed on skin biopsies showed production of new dermal collagen by more than 40% after treatment with the STOP clinical skin renewal device.

This study’s aim was to determine the clinical efficacy of the STOP, or collagen production.

Methods:
Eight human skin samples were obtained with permission from eight plastic surgery patients and were maintained in conditions as ‘living tissue’. These samples were exposed to an accelerated aging process by exposure to UV radiation and then treated with the STOP clinical skin rejuvenation device. The skin samples were maintained in conditions as ‘living tissue’ after treatment and new collagen production was analyzed by morphometric and biochemistry measurements in treated samples as well as control skin samples.

Results:
Significant increases in dermal fibroblasts activity resulting in increased collagen synthesis were seen: 17.1 µg/mg tissue in treated skin in comparison with 12.1 in the control skin sample (an increase of more than 40% - statistically significant p < 0.05).

Evidence of new collagen production in aging skin after STOP treatment.

STOP: Anti-aging Human Trial - Clinical Evidence

The STOP clinical skin renewal device was also tested by Dr. Ghislaine Beilin (M.D. Paris), a specialist in anti-aging medical skin solutions and TriPollar technology. The trial, which tested 23 women for the duration of 6 weeks, took place in early 2008. Study participants aged 37-64 used the STOP at-home device 2-3 times a week and were evaluated by the Fitzpatrick Wrinkle Classification System at the end of their treatments.  After their first treatment, objective measurements showed an average of 86% improvement in Peri-orbital wrinkles, and a 76% improvement in Peri-oral wrinkles.

Immediately after the first STOP treatment. 3D analysis of the skin surface by objective measurements,
show the average reduction in the depth of wrinkles.

Following the 6 week treatment regime there was an average improvement of 35% in Peri-orbital wrinkles and an improvement of 40% for Peri-oral wrinkles. The most significant improvement found was a 67% reduction of wrinkles in one patient. All patients reported an improvement in skin smoothness and reduction in pore size.

A 3D analysis shows overall skin structure improvement by reduction in pore size and a significant
increase in skin smoothness.

Before and After STOP Non-Invasive Anti Aging Treatment

Immediately after the first STOP treatment, Peri-orbital fine lines and wrinkles were improved.

Immediately after the first STOP treatment,Peri-orbital fine lines and wrinkles were improved.

The long term results of the STOP clinical skin renewal treatment. Fine line and wrinkle
improvement in the peri-orbital area.

The long term results of the STOP clinical skin renewal treatment. Fine line and wrinkle
improvement in the peri-oral area as well as skin tightening and lifting.

The long term results of the STOP clinical skin renewal treatment. 3D analysis of the skin
shows a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles.