You don’t need a fountain of youth to maintain a youthful and vibrant appearance as you age. Here are 10 of our best tips for maintaining your youthful look, with no magic needed.
Wear Sunscreen
Sun damage is one of the biggest contributors to premature aging, and it is mostly preventable. Dr. Yegiyants recommends using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30+ every day, no matter the season or the weather. If you’re planning a day on the beach, take your sunscreen along and reapply every hour. Sunscreen doesn’t last as long if you’re sweating or getting wet.
Get Plenty of Sleep
Are you catching enough ZZZs? It is estimated that 35% of adults aren’t getting the recommended 7 hours of sleep each night. Beauty sleep is a real thing, so if you’re not getting enough, your appearance will definitely suffer. The skin repairs itself while you sleep. If you’re not getting enough rest, your skin won’t be able to fully repair, and increased wrinkling will follow. Make sure you’re getting at least 7 hours of shut-eye each night.
Be Consistent with Skincare
It doesn’t take a lot of effort to take care of your skin, but daily, consistent actions are needed for the best results. We recommend that patients cleanse, moisturize, protect, and repair the skin daily, using skincare products specially formulated for their skin type.
Exercise
Exercise is good for your body and for your skin. When you move, you increase circulation, helping to move nutrients into the skin and toxins out.
Say Yes to Fillers
Aging leads to changes in facial volume. Dermal fillers are an easy way to restore this volume. A filler treatment takes just a few minutes and can provide long-lasting lifting, contouring, and smoothing of the skin.
Give Your Body Some TLC
When we think about aging, the focus is often on the face, but age-related changes happen to the body too. Getting a tummy tuck or liposuction after pregnancy can help keep your body in tip-top shape, ensuring that it looks as healthy and youthful as your face.
Target Your Trouble Spots
Everyone ages differently. Focus your rejuvenation efforts on your specific trouble spots. Let Dr. Yegiyants recommend cosmetic treatments that will benefit you and your skin concerns.
Hydrate
Are you drinking plenty of water? Good hydration helps keep your skin at its best.
Exfoliate Regularly
Out with the old and in with the new. Exfoliation helps increase cell turnover by removing dead and damaged skin cells. Professional exfoliation treatments like chemical peels are available for deep exfoliation.
Don’t Do it Alone
Ageless beauty is possible, but it is not a solo pursuit. Rely on Dr. Yegiyants and her team to keep your face, skin, and body looking youthful and rejuvenated at every stage of life.
We’re here to support you through the aging process. Contact Dr. Sara Yegiyants to schedule a surgical consultation or a non-surgical cosmetic treatment at our Santa Barbara plastic surgery practice. Call us at (805) 682-1731 or contact us online today.