Stop-age self use anti-aging tool

One of the most visible and generally unwanted signs of skin aging is the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and lax skin. Aging is a natural process of life and from our thirties the signs of aging akin begin to appear. Recently many cosmetic companies advertise age-defying makeup, which they claim will erase the wrinkles on the skin and produce a newer, fresher look. The most recent age-defying product on the market is antioxidants.

Others publish special food as the ultimate cure for wrinkles such as the acai fruit berry which was harvested from a special palm tree in Brazil and being advertize as the magic of the Amazon. It was classified as the number one super food by Dr. Nicholas Perricone, a dermatologist from the UK.
 

On the other hand British researchers say that many anti-aging creams and vitamin supplements are a waste of money, and antioxidants - the “must-have” ingredients of face creams and pills that claim to hold back the hands of time - have little or no effect.
Dr David Gems, of University College London, said: “It is not the antioxidant content of your food that is critical, it is that you don't eat too much of it”.
 

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 aging this is untreatable factor. The other type of aging is known as extrinsic 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

Genes control how fast the normal ageing 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 ageing 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.
 

For Healthier, Younger-Looking Skin
 

Medical doctors and Dermatologists recommend full sun protection to prevent premature skin ageing 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™ 
 

Clinically Proven Anti-aging 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™: Clinical Results

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.
 

See what TriPollar STOP user say:
 

TriPollar STOP™ Customer Testimonial - UK:
“This device is fantastic!  I just love how fresh my skin looks after treatment.  At 42, I can use all the help I can get.  I was especially surprised at the wonderful results on my neck and décolletage area.  Best of all, a co-worker asked if I’m in love.  She said I was “glowing”."
- Margalete Zukerman-Zino, UK

 
TriPollar STOP™ Customer Testimonial - ITALY:
"Thank you very much! I must say that I’m happy with the device, I’m beginning to see results. I would not hesitate in advising people to buy it."
Regards, Anna Lettieri, Italy

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