Tweet As skin ages, the fibres that keep the skin firm, such as collagen and elastin, weaken with time. As a result the skin starts to look loose and lax, it also becomes thinner and loses fat, looking less plump and smooth. Gravity also affects the ageing process as it pulls the skin down, causing it to sag. Can...
Tweet The skin is the largest and most visible organ of the body. As we get older our skin changes, it tends to get drier, more wrinkled and sometimes spots and growths can start to appear. Many of these skin problems can be prevented. New therapies are now available to treat many conditions that can cause health problems or...
Tweet What is chemical peeling? It is a chemical surgery treatment that can be used to improve the appearance of the skin. An acid solution is applied to the skin separating layers of the epidermis (outer layer of the skin). The epidermis remains in place, acting as a biological dressing until it peels off and is replaced by the...