As a plastic surgeon people often come to me after the summer and ask me how to improve or fix their damaged skin. They suddenly remember that the summer sun, while delightful, can leave lasting effects on our skin . Patients ask: Is there is a rejuvenation process to restore its health and glow?

I always tell them yes! Some of these techniques are do it yourself, some can be done thru our CSNY Medi Spa  and some can be handled by me or my associates in the office .

Here are some things you should consider:

In recent years, the demographic of those seeking facial rejuvenation procedures has experienced a noticeable shift. No longer solely the domain of mature individuals, face lifts and mini-lifts are increasingly sought after by younger women. This trend reflects evolving attitudes towards aging and the impact of modern lifestyles on skin health.

Traditionally, face and mini-lifts were associated with individuals over 50 seeking to combat the visible signs of aging. However, the landscape is changing, with more women in their 30s and 40s turning to these procedures to maintain a youthful appearance. 

What factors are fueling the surge in younger women seeking face lifts?

First and foremost, younger women are becoming increasingly proactive in addressing aging concerns. Unlike previous generations, who may have waited until their later years to explore cosmetic interventions, today's women are taking a preemptive approach. One contributing factor is the realization that skin ages earlier than previously thought. Genetics, lifestyle choices, and environmental stressors can accelerate the aging process, prompting individuals to seek solutions sooner rather than later.

We have all looked out the window and decided that it wasn’t necessary to apply sunblock on a cloudy day. That’s just a mistake. Believe it or not, the majority of exposure to the ultraviolet radiation that causes aging and skin cancer happens when you’re outside running errands, driving in a car or even sitting by a window.

Like all radiation damage, UV radiation damage is cumulative, meaning that the damage to your skin increases and worsens over time as the effects of each sun exposure are added to all the previous ones. Therefore, any amount of damage you can prevent now will pay dividends in the future, not only in the appearance of your skin but in the prevention of skin cancer.