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How Do Men’s and Women’s Skincare Differ?

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You don’t need a stand-up comedian to tell you about all the ways men and women are different. But of the many jokes they make about the differences between the sexes, it’s unlikely that any of them have ever been about skin care. While skin care may not be the source of many belly laughs, men’s and women’s skin are different in several ways, which means the way each gender cares for and treats their skin is unique as well.

Most of the distinctions between men’s and women’s skincare are based on two things: biology and society. The first involves the physical distinctions between the sexes, such as hormone production, and how those distinctions affect our skin. The second relates to differences between lifestyles and expectations when it comes to our appearance, such as the use of cosmetics.

Here are just a few of the ways men’s and women’s skin care differ:

  • Acne and oil control. Men are generally larger than women, and men’s pores are as well. That means that men produce more oil than their female counterparts. The upside is that men’s skin tends to stay more naturally moisturized. The downside of more oil production is that it can lead to an increased frequency and duration of blackheads and acne breakouts. Men thus need to focus more on oil control than women do, while women spend more time moisturizing.
  • Collagen supply. As we often discuss, collagen is critical to the health, texture, and shape of our skin. If our bodies don’t produce enough of this vital protein, our skin can start to sag and develop wrinkles. That is why boosting the body’s collagen production and supply through such treatments as dermal fillers are so central to anti-aging skin care treatments. But reduced collagen production is a much greater issue for women than it is for men, as males consistently have higher collagen density than women. So, while women focus their skin care efforts on collagen, men spend more time protecting their skin from the harmful effects of the sun and other external damage. 
  • Skin thickness. Men’s skin is tougher and thicker than women’s. That means that men can exfoliate more often than women; even every day if they want to be compared to twice or three times a week for women. And they may need to because that toughness and thickness make it harder to remove dead layers of skin.
  • Hyperpigmentation. Hormones play a central role in the color, tone, and texture of skin, and women simply have more disruptions in hormonal activity than men because of such changes as pregnancy and menopause. The hormonal shakeups contribute to hyperpigmentation (discoloration of the skin) and make changes in skin color more of an issue for females. 

Men and Women Alike Can Improve Their Appearance With the Help of Dr. Busso

A healthy skin care routine can help you maintain or regain the youthful appearance of your skin, but a skilled aesthetic dermatologist can take things to the next level and dramatically improve the health of your skin or address any imperfections that you can’t resolve on your own.

Call Dr. Mariano Busso’s Miami-Coconut Grove offices today at 305-857-0144 to schedule your consultation and learn more about how we can partner with you for better skin and a better quality of life.

How Sculptra Stimulates Facial Collagen

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Our bodies are complicated machines. Curing what ails us or improving things that bother us about our physical health or appearance can be equally complicated. Sometimes, genuinely effective solutions can’t be found. Other times, however, the answer to the question “What can I do to fix this?” stares us right in the face. Such is the case with improving the overall texture, shape, health, and appearance of our faces. If that is your goal, the most fundamental way to help you achieve it is to increase the amount of collagen in your body. An if you want to stimulate facial collagen, Sculptra is the way to do it.

Why Does Collagen Matter?

Collagen, the most abundant protein our bodies produce, can be found in tendons, fat, and ligaments, as well as in our skin. Like all proteins, collagen is comprised of amino acids which play a critical role in repairing damaged body tissues, making them particularly beneficial to skin health. By boosting the amount of amino acids, your body will be better able to combat premature signs of aging by fortifying the skin and underlying connective tissues.

But like so many other things about our bodies that slow down as we age, our ability to produce collagen decreases, leaving us increasingly susceptible to wrinkles, lines, and other skin imperfections.

Fortunately, science has supplied a way to kickstart and enhance the body’s natural collagen production process.  At Dr. Mariano Busso’s Miami/Coconut Grove aesthetic dermatology clinic, we have helped thousands of patients jumpstart their collagen production using Sculptra and other dermal filler treatments; a safe, effective, and proven way to get a vibrant, youthful-looking face.

How Sculptra Stimulates Collagen Production

Sculptra is an injectable dermal filler made of an alpha hydroxyl acid called poly-L-lactic acid, or PLLA, which is safe, synthetic, biocompatible, biodegradable, and long-lasting. 

Sculptra restores facial fat lost to the effects of lipoatrophy, which is the localized loss of fat tissue. This loss can result in sunken cheeks, hollow eyes, and other indentations. Fillers like Sculptra work by attracting water to the injection site and stimulating collagen production at and around the treatment area. In combination with the filler itself, this uptick in collagen production increases volume under the skin, stretching the skin and reducing and fading wrinkles.

Call Dr. Busso Today to Learn More About Sculptra 

Sculptra is just one of the many dermal filler treatments we offer at Dr. Mariano Busso’s renowned South Florida clinic. If you would like to learn more about Sculptra, dermal fillers, and the other ways we can help you feel better about your appearance, please call us today at 305-857-0144 to schedule your consultation.