ANTI-AGING AND AESTHETIC MEDICINE

Anti-aging medicine is one of the most rapidly developing fields, involving tens of thousands of doctors worldwide. Their number is constantly growing as, in recent decades, there has been a noticeable interest in extending and rejuvenating the human lifespan. The number of people who have reached old age and wish to maximize the period of normal physical, social, and psychological activity is increasing.

What is happening? Why do we age?

Time passes, and inevitably, we age, succumbing to the changes that time brings. As we grow older, all our internal organs age as well. However, the most visible signs of aging appear on the skin. Wrinkles form, color changes, and elasticity fades. Although the skin protects our body from negative influences, it is also the first to bear the brunt of the environment we live in. There are numerous negative factors around us—dust, environmental pollution, ultraviolet radiation, not to mention poor nutrition, stress, and a demanding daily routine.

Various exogenous and endogenous factors cause age-related changes in the skin. Exogenous factors include climatic, chemical, biological, and physical influences, meaning external factors. Notably, the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays contribute significantly to skin photoaging.

The natural aging of the skin is caused by endogenous factors: the genetic program for aging and cell death, harmful substances accumulated in and between cells over a lifetime, changes in hormonal status, a weakened immune system, poor nutrition, psychological stress, and so on.

Aging is a complex biological process. The gastrointestinal tract plays a particularly significant role in the aging process. As soon as problems with digestion arise, the mechanisms of aging become active. Pathological processes in the intestines lead to a delay in the supply of nutrients (vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, amino acids) and antioxidants to the body. Therefore, maintaining good health requires proper nutrition, which is unique to each individual.

The aging process is often caused by hormonal imbalances. To get complete information about hormones, it is necessary to dynamically study the levels of certain hormones. It is also essential to check the concentration of metabolic hormones, as imbalances in their ratios can significantly affect target organs and increase the risk of hormone-dependent tumors.

It should also be noted that there is a close connection between stress and aging. The stresses experienced throughout life cause the body to age, weaken, lose its adaptability, and develop irreversible processes that lead to diseases. Constant stress can add several years to a person’s biological age.
The skin is a mirror of stress, reflecting a person’s social status, negative and positive emotions, sun exposure, harmful substances, poor diet, bad medication, and more. All of these factors impact the body, with the skin being the best medium to show the stresses endured. What we cannot see in the internal organs is visible on the skin, which bears a heavy load as it acts as the boundary between the internal structures and the external environment.

Aging is also linked to the sun, which is very important for us living in a sunny country. This is known as the theory of photoaging. Photoaging is more commonly observed in fair-skinned individuals. Daily exposure to the sun causes photostress, leading to dry skin, wrinkles, pigmentation spots, and expanded blood vessels, thereby accelerating the aging process.
In photoaging, the surface of the skin becomes thickened, rough, and yellowish in color. The microstructure is coarse, marked with deep wrinkles. It is characterized by pronounced dryness and flakiness, elastosis, and sagging skin. Telangiectasias, lentiginous rashes, hyperpigmentation, actinic keratosis, and other benign or malignant formations are also noted.

In the near future, it is unlikely that an “elixir of youth” will be discovered. However, there are already means to influence other pathogenic mechanisms, which is a reality today. These include innovative technologies in aesthetic medicine and dermatocosmetology (peeling, masks, mesotherapy, biorevitalization, plasmotherapy, botulinum therapy, boosters, and others), the latest advances in cosmeceuticals (professional cosmetics), hardware therapy (laser therapy, etc.), dermatosurgery, and plastic surgery, which continue to develop and improve daily.

Primary Causes of Aging:

• Immunopathological Syndrome – Infectious, allergic, autoimmune, and immunoproliferative conditions.
• Gastrointestinal Tract Dysfunction – Processes resulting from impaired gastrointestinal function that activate aging mechanisms.
• Hormonal Deficiency – Over time, the function of endocrine glands weakens and hormone production decreases, leading to hormonal deficiency in the body, which inevitably affects appearance.
• Stress – Can be psycho-emotional or localized, affecting individual cells, tissues, or systems.
• Chronic Poor Nutrition, Harmful Habits, and Sedentary Lifestyle – These factors contribute to aging.
• Accumulation of Defective Cells – Especially adipose cells, which lead to fat accumulation, poisoning, and a decrease in immunity.

How to Slow Down Aging:

1. Stay Physically Active: Exercise at least three times a week, enjoying the activity. Avoid excessive strain to prevent the activation of free radicals.
2. Reduce Carbohydrates: Replace carbohydrate-rich foods with salads, fruits, and vegetables.
3. Include Antioxidant Supplements: These help neutralize the effects of free radicals.
4. Stay Hydrated: Drink up to two liters of water a day.
5. Take Essential Vitamins and Minerals: Ensure you get high-quality, effective vitamins and minerals necessary for the body.

6. Continue Personal Development: Mental and physical activity leaves no time for aging.

7. Inspire Yourself: Set a goal to live to 125 years, and believe that age has no limits.

8. Moderate Your Food Intake: Make sacrifices for your health and leave the kitchen once you are sufficiently full.

9. Quit a Job You Dislike: Continuous stress accelerates aging, so find a job that you enjoy.

10. Achieve and Maintain Ideal Weight: Excess weight contributes to stress and aging.

11. Add Omega-Rich Supplements: If you eat fish only 3-4 times a week, include supplements rich in fatty acids in your diet.

12. Diversify Your Diet: Allergies often result from a monotonous diet.

13. Make Fruits and Vegetables a Major Part of Your Diet: They help prevent many age-related diseases.

14. Maintain Close Social Connections: Keep in touch with society, friends, and loved ones. Avoid isolation, and ensure you have life goals and a sense of self-worth.

15. Minimize Alcohol Consumption: While a small amount of red wine can be beneficial due to its antioxidant properties, larger amounts of alcohol are harmful to the body.

16. Avoid Prolonged Sun Exposure: Do not spend excessive time in the sun with unprotected skin, and avoid excessive artificial tanning. Use sunscreen when going outdoors.

How to Care for Your Skin to Maintain Health and Youthfulness for as Long as Possible:

• Innovative Dermatocosmetology Technologies: Peeling, deep facial cleansing, and masks.
• Latest Achievements in Cosmeceuticals: Professional cosmetic products for skin care.
• Therapeutic and Aesthetic Mesotherapy: For various dermatological, trichological, and aesthetic issues.
• Rejuvenating Injectable Therapies: Including mesotherapy, biorevitalization, plasmotherapy, botulinum therapy, and boosters.
• Hardware Therapy: Utilizes advanced technology for skin treatment.
• Plastic Surgery: For more extensive aesthetic improvements.

What Does “Marjani” Clinic Offer?

The specialists at “Marjani” Clinic provide a wide range of services in aesthetics and anti-aging:

• Care for Problematic and Healthy Skin: Addressing various skin conditions and maintenance.
• Correction of Dermatological Conditions: Such as acne, rosacea, warts, and papillomas, and their post-treatment defects (scars, keloids, stretch marks, telangiectasia, rough skin texture).
• Photo- and Chronoaging, Wrinkle Correction: Including mesotherapy, biorevitalization, plasmotherapy, botulinum therapy, and boosters for wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, and hair loss issues.
• Dermatosurgery: For skin neoplasms, warts, papillomas, fibromas, and condylomas.
• Postoperative Rehabilitation: Addressing scars, keloids, and stretch marks.
• Endocrinologist Consultation and Diagnostic Testing: For hormonal issues affecting the skin.
• Nutritionist Consultation: For dietary corrections, selecting appropriate physical activity, tailored to each patient.
• Psychologist Consultation: Addressing psychological stress, sleep, and mental well-being.

Note!!!

Only licensed professionals are authorized to perform injectable procedures. Trust your beauty and youth to true experts. At “Marjani” Clinic, procedures are conducted by dermatologists and dermatocosmetologists with extensive experience.