Medical Skin Anti Aging Reviews

One of the most visible and generally unwanted signs of skin aging is the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and lax skin. Recently, medical anti-aging research has been developed leading to a multitude of anti aging treatments which have flooded the marketplace.

The most common and ineffective 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. In order to choose the right anti-aging treatment for you we need to understand the medical causes of aging skin and the available remedies for preventing skin ageing.

Internal and external causes of aging skin

Medical research in the dermatology field shows that there are, in fact, two distinct types of skin aging. Skin aging caused by the genes we inherit is called intrinsic (internal) aging this is untreatable factor. The other type of aging is known as extrinsic (external) aging and is caused by environmental aggressors, such as exposure the sun’s rays or smoking.

Intrinsic causes of aging akin

Intrinsic skin aging, is unavoidable part of the natural aging process. It is a continuous process that normally starts in our mid-20s when our hormones levels begin to decrease. As a results, within our skin, collagen molecules production and elastin slows down. The reduction of collagen and elastin the substances that enables skin to snap back into its place, has a bit less spring properties. Dead skin cells do not drop as quickly and turnover of new skin cells may decrease to some extent. While these changes usually begin in our 20s, the signs of intrinsic aging are typically not visible for years to come. The signs of intrinsic aging start to appear as:

• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Thin and translucent skin
• Loss of underlying skin fat, leading to hollowed cheeks as well as noticeable loss of firmness on the back of hands and neck
• Bones get smaller due to bone tissue loss, which causes sagging skin
• Dry skin that may tingle
• incapacity to sweat sufficiently to cool the skin
• hair turn to grey and eventually turns white
• Hair loss
• Unwanted hair in different body areas start to grow

Genes control how fast the normal aging process develops. Some notice those few gray hairs in their 20s; others do not see graying until their 40s.

Extrinsic causes of aging skin

A number of environmental aggressors, or external, factors frequently act together with the normal skin aging progression to prematurely age our skin. Most premature skin aging is caused by sun exposure (UV radiation). Other external factors that prematurely age our skin are repetitive facial expressions, gravity, smoking and sleeping positions.

Exposure to UV radiation from the Sun

Lacking protection from the UV sun’s rays, just a few minutes of sun exposure each day over the years cause visible changes in the skin. The most common signs are: development of freckles, brown age spots, spider veins on the face (small capillaries), rough and fibrous skin, fine wrinkles, sag skin, a blemished complexion, actinic keratoses and skin cancer can all be traced to sun exposure.

The medical term “Photoaging” is the term that dermatologists use to describe this type of skin aging caused by exposure to the sun’s ultra-violet rays. The amount of photoaging that develops depends on:

• The skin color and type
• History of long-term or intense sun exposure.

Normally people with fair skin who have a long history of sun exposure develop more signs of photoaging than those with dark skin. In the darkest skin, the signs of photoaging are usually limited to fine wrinkles and a blotchy complexion.

Photoaging is a phenomenon that occurs over a long period of time. With repeated exposure to the sun, the skin loses its collagen fibers and the ability to repair itself, and the damage accumulates over the years. Scientific research have shown that repeated ultraviolet (UV) exposure breaks down collagen and impairs the synthesis of new collagen. People with fair skin who live in sun-intense areas can show signs of photoaging in their 20s. In fact, some people who live in sun-intense areas develop actinic keratoses (AKs) and skin cancer in their 20s.

While it may seem that the signs of photoaging appear suddenly, they actually lie unseen beneath the surface of our skin for many years. The development of UV photography enables us to see the accumulating damage beneath the surface of the skin years before the signs of photoaging appear on the skin surface. Most people are surprised by the amount of photoaging that the UV camera shows.

Smoking. Scientific research shows that a person who smokes 20 or more cigarettes a day for a minimum of 10 years is statistically more likely to develop deeply wrinkled, leathery skin than a nonsmoker especially on the upper lip area. It also has been shown that people who smoke for a number of years tend to develop harmful yellowish color to their complexion. Additionally, a study conducted in 2002 showed that facial wrinkling, while not yet visible, can be seen under a microscope in smokers as young as 20 this is due to biochemical changes in our bodies that cause smoking and results in accelerate skin aging. These aging signs can be greatly disappear, and in some cases avoided, by quitting smoking. Even people who have smoked for many years, or smoked heavily at a younger age, show less facial wrinkling and improved skin tone when they quit smoking.

Gravity we can’t live without it but: Gravity continuously pulls on our entire bodies. Changes associated with gravity become more prominent as we age. In our 50s, when the skin’s elasticity declines significantly, the effects of gravity on our skin become evident. Gravity causes the tip of our nose to droop, the eyelids to fall, jowls to appear, the ears to elongate, and the upper lip to fade away while the lower lip becomes more pronounced.

Facial Expressions and wrinkles. Recurring facial movements actually lead to fine lines and wrinkles. Wrinkles always appears each time we use a facial muscle, a furrow forms beneath the surface of the skin, which is why we see lines form with each facial expression. As skin ages and loses its elasticity due to lose of collagen and elastin, the skin stops springing back to its line-free state, and these grooves become permanently etched on the face as fine lines and wrinkles.

For Healthier, Younger-Looking Skin

Medical doctors and Dermatologists recommend full sun protection to prevent premature skin aging caused by the sun. Comprehensive sun protection includes:

• Avoiding intentional tanning.
• Wearing protective clothing when you are outdoors during the day.
• Applying sunscreen all times winter and summer all year round. Sunscreen should be broad spectrum (offers UVA and UVB protection) and have a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 15 or higher.

Treatment modalities. If you are bothered by visible signs of skin aging, a number of treatments are currently available. Injectable fillers and botulinum toxin (Botox) are suitable for people with busy lifestyles who do not want the inconvenience of a long recovery. Radiofrequency is a procedure that offers an alternative to the traditional surgical facelift. Dermabrasion, laser resurfacing, chemical peeling, microdermabrasion, and some topical treatments can repair aging skin, giving it a smoother and refreshed appearance.

Medical research in the field of anti-aging continues to give rise to new and promising treatment options. One of the most exciting treatment option is at home skin renewal device – TriPollar™ STOP™ see how it works.

Clinically Proven Anti-ageing Device

TriPollar™ STOP™  is an innovative hand held device powered by TriPollar™ Radio Frequency (RF) technology. This 3rd generation RF technology has already transformed the professional beauty market with anti-ageing treatments that boost skin renewal producing younger, wrinkle-free skin. Now the same proven technology is available in a sleek, palm sized anti ageing device offering clinical results in the home. Scientifically developed and clinically proven, TriPollar™ technology focuses four low power beams deep into the dermis; much like a laser lens focuses its light. Emitting low power high frequency electrical energy into the dermis, dermal activity is stimulated to tighten collagen fibres and increase new collagen production thus help to reduce wrinkles immediately. Fibroblasts are stimulated increasing collagen replenishment, resulting in dermal thickening. A thicker dermis will make the skin of a woman in her 40’s look and feel like she is in her 30’s with visible long lasting results - reduction of fine lines and wrinkles and improved skin texture.

TriPollar™ STOP™: The Clinical Proof

The anti ageing product was tested by Dr. Ghislaine Beilin (M.D. Paris), specialist in anti-aging and TriPollar™ technology. The trial, which tested 23 women for the duration of 6 weeks, took place in early 2008. Case studies aged 37-64 used STOP ™ 2-3 times a week and were evaluated by the Fitzpatrick Wrinkle Classification System at the end of their anti wrinkle treatments. After their first anti ageing treatment, objective scientific measurements showed on average an 86% improvement in reducing periorbital wrinkles, and a 76% improvements in erasing perioral wrinkles.

The long term wrinkles reduction was on average 35% for Periorbital wrinkles and 40% for Perioral wrinkles with a maximum wrinkles reduction of 67%. In vitro clinical test performed by the société de recherche GREDECO in collaboration with researchers from the hôpital Pitié-Salpétrière, Paris France, on skin biopsies show production of new dermal collagen by more than 40% after TriPollar™ STOP™ treatment.

TriPollar™ STOP™ - How to Use

Prepare the skin for treatment by applying TriPollar™ Preparation Gel. Connect the device to the power supply, when you press the button on top of the device the low energy setting is automatically selected. To change to a medium or high setting, press the top button repeatedly and the setting will change accordingly. Ensure all four electrodes touch the skin; glide the device over the treatment area in even, circular, very slow motions. You will feel a pleasant, warm sensation on the skin. When the optimum temperature has been achieved the orange light at the side of the device will turn on, indicating that you can move onto the next part of the treatment area and repeat the process. On average, after approximately twenty minutes the treatment area should be complete.

TriPollar STOP™ gives you noticeable results from the first treatment, and you can feel this by pinching the treatment area before and after the treatment. The recommended use is 2-3 times per week for 6-8 weeks, followed by a weekly or fortnightly maintenance program.

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The TriPollar™ STOP™ Kit includes:

• TriPollar™ STOP™ Device
• TriPollar™ STOP™ Power Supply - 100-240 Vac
• TriPollar™ STOP™ Electrical Outlet Adaptor - for UK and EU plugs
• User Manual + Instructional Movie
• Quick Reference Guide
• TriPollar™ STOP™ Warranty Card wherein the product is guaranteed for 2 years
• TriPollar™ STOP™ Preparation Gel (50ml) - specifically formulated for use with the TriPollar™ STOP™ device. While protecting the epidermis, the TriPollar™ STOP™ Preparation Gel ensures delivery of the required energy into the deep layers of the skin  in order to heat the targeted area to the optimal treatment temperature whereby stimulating collagen production
• TriPollar™ STOP™ After Treatment Cream (50ml) - enriches your skin with the required nutrients and minerals that optimize and ensure long term results

Please note that the TriPollar™ STOP™ is suitable for use with voltage 100 - 240 V. This means that the TriPollar™ STOP™ can be used all over the world. All that is required to plug the TriPollar™ STOP™ to the main supply anywhere in the world is a simple travel adapter.

We supply the TriPollar™ STOP™ with adapters compatible with the UK and European power sockets to enable use of the TriPollar™ STOP™ at home and during holidays or travel. You can continue your regular treatment regime anytime and anywhere!

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