One of the most important building blocks of beautiful skin is collagen. Unfortunately, this naturally present protein decreases after you are thirty. Fortunately, you can come to Van Lennep Kliniek for various methods of collagen stimulation to promote the natural production of collagen.
“At the Van Lennep Clinic, I regularly get people who suddenly worry about their sagging skin due to collagen loss.” Speaking is Drs. Ludy Holst, KNMG Cosmetic Doctor at Van Lennep Clinic The Hague and Oegstgeest. “Ludy”, they ask me, “do I still have enough collagen for my age?” It's good that they're thinking about it. Collagen is the basic molecule for connective tissue that is responsible for skin firmness and elasticity. When the amount of collagen decreases, we get wrinkles. Finer, but also deeper lines. And certain other parts of the body, such as the neck, hands, buttocks and stomach, also become weaker.
So we have to take care of our skin. Not only does aging play a role in the decreased production of collagen, but also a person's lifestyle. Someone who smokes breaks down more quickly, just like someone who spends a lot of time in the sun. UV protection is necessary, as is exercise, healthy eating and drinking enough water. Only 20% is genetic, the remaining 80% of the degradation is due to external factors. Do you sometimes wonder if it could all be a bit tighter or less saggy? But are you afraid that others will see that you have had something corrected? “My motto: if you use everything we have at our disposal in a dosed manner, the outcome is always natural and you are working on skin that can take a beating and only becomes more beautiful over the years”.
When asked which treatment is best for skin tightening and strengthening, an unambiguous answer cannot be given immediately. It is customized and several collagen-stimulating treatments are possible. When it comes to injectables, Sculptra is a sustainable treatment. The polylactic acid that is injected stimulates the production of your own collagen. A process that starts after approximately 4 weeks.
For those who don't like needles, there are of course alternatives, such as connective tissue massage as a spa. Here, collagen is stimulated through a thorough manual treatment by a specially trained skin therapist. The skin really gets a lift and it's an excellent way to improve skin condition. When it comes to laser treatments, we have the Accent XL and the Clearlift laser. Both ensure, among other things, the production of new collagen, resulting in firm, tight skin. Not only the face, but also the neck, the décolleté and the body can be addressed. “We want women and men to look at themselves with certainty, because a good balance between inside and outside contributes to a positive life.”
