Aging
As skin ages, it produces less collagen and elastin, the proteins that keep it firm and bouncy — the visible process of skin aging. The result is gradual volume loss, fine lines, and skin that doesn't spring back the way it used to. It's a natural process, but one that can be slowed and, in places, reversed.
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Understanding the cause
Collagen Decline
Collagen production drops roughly 1% a year after your mid-20s, gradually reducing skin's firmness and structure.
Elastin Fatigue
Elastin fibers lose their ability to snap back, which is why skin starts to sag rather than bounce back after stretching.
Volume & Fat Pad Shift
Facial fat pads shrink and shift downward with age, changing the face's contours independent of the skin itself.
Facts about Aging
It's Not Just Sun Damage
Genetics, hormones, and repeated facial movement all drive aging alongside UV exposure — SPF helps, but it isn't the whole story.
Prevention Starts Earlier Than You'd Think
Collagen decline begins in your mid-20s, well before visible signs appear.
Different Areas Age Differently
The under-eyes, cheeks, and jawline each lose volume and elasticity on their own timeline, which is why a single product rarely addresses all of them.
Results Build Over Time
Collagen-stimulating treatments improve gradually over weeks to months as new collagen forms — not overnight.
These treatments work at different layers — some rebuild collagen, others restore lost volume — often combined for the fullest effect.
Thermage®
Rejuvenating skin with non-invasive, lift-like radiofrequency technology.
Ultherapy®
The gold standard for nonsurgical lifting and skin tightening.
TEOSYAL️® Dermal Filler
A structural filler that restores lost volume in the cheeks, temples, and under-eyes.
Top questions about aging
When should I start anti-aging treatment?
Collagen decline begins in your mid-20s — preventive treatments can start well before visible signs appear, but there's no fixed 'right age.'
What's the difference between Ultherapy and Thermage?
Ultherapy uses ultrasound for deeper lifting; Thermage uses radiofrequency for broader tightening — both are combinable in one plan.
How long do results last?
Confirm typical duration with clinicians — varies by treatment and individual collagen response.
Can skincare alone slow visible aging?
Medical-grade skincare meaningfully supports results, but in-clinic treatments address structural changes topical product can't reach.
Let's build your anti-aging plan.
Aging shows up differently for everyone — book a consultation to find your starting point.
A relaxed, no-pressure skin assessment — there's no obligation to book treatment that day.
Book a Free Consultation
Anti-aging treatment in Vancouver is most effective when it's personalized rather than generic — aging shows up differently depending on genetics, sun exposure, and which facial areas have lost the most volume or elasticity. At Kerrisdale Skin Medical, we combine advanced treatments like Thermage, Ultherapy, skin boosters, Botox, and dermal fillers with medical-grade skincare from SkinCeuticals, ZO Skin Health, and Colorescience. The goal isn't to erase every sign of age, but to restore firmness, smooth fine lines, and preserve what makes your face distinctly yours, with a plan built around your skin's actual needs.
