What Makes Us Look Older and How Med Spa Treatments Can Help

At Aegean Medical Spa, we understand that the skin naturally loses its youthful appearance over time due to a variety of interconnected factors. The skin loses its youthful appearance due to a combination of both natural and environmental factors. This process can be divided into intrinsic and extrinsic aging.

• Intrinsic Aging: This is the natural aging process that is largely determined by genetics. Over time, the body’s production of collagen and elastin—the proteins that provide skin with its firmness, structure, and elasticity—naturally slows down. This leads to the skin becoming thinner, drier, and less able to bounce back, resulting in fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging.

• Extrinsic Aging: This type of aging is caused by external, environmental factors and lifestyle choices. The single biggest contributor is sun exposure. The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays damage the skin’s collagen fibers, leading to a condition called photoaging, which causes wrinkles, roughness, and age spots. Other key extrinsic factors include:

• Smoking: Toxins in cigarette smoke break down collagen and elastic fibers, leading to premature wrinkles and a sallow complexion.

• Diet and Alcohol: An unhealthy diet high in sugar and refined carbohydrates, along with excessive alcohol consumption, can dehydrate and damage the skin.

• Poor Sleep and Stress: Lack of quality sleep and high stress levels can impair the skin’s ability to repair itself and can lead to a breakdown of collagen.

At Aegean Medical Spa, our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to helping you address these signs of aging with advanced, medically supervised treatments tailored to your unique needs. We offer a comprehensive range of services designed to restore your skin’s youthful glow.

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, acting as the primary building block for skin, bones, muscles, and connective tissues. It provides structure, strength, and elasticity to the skin, helping it maintain a youthful appearance. As we age, collagen production naturally decreases, typically starting in our mid-20s. This decline is a major factor in the visible signs of aging.

When collagen production slows and existing collagen fibers become damaged, the skin loses its firm structure. This results in the formation of fine lines and wrinkles, and the skin may begin to sag as it loses volume and elasticity. Additionally, skin may become thinner, drier, and less resilient, further contributing to the aging appearance.

At Aegean Medical Spa, we are committed to helping our clients feel confident in their skin. Our experienced team offers a range of anti-aging solutions designed to restore your skin’s youthful appearance. We believe in providing personalized care to help you achieve natural-looking results that enhance your unique beauty.

The facial changes that occur with age are a result of both natural and environmental factors, affecting every layer of the face from the bones to the skin.

• Skin Changes: Over time, the production of collagen and elastin—proteins that give skin its firmness and elasticity—slows down. This leads to the formation of fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin. The skin also becomes thinner and drier. External factors like sun exposure and smoking can accelerate these changes, leading to sunspots and a rougher texture.

• Volume Loss: The face naturally loses fat pads as we age, particularly in the cheeks, temples, and around the eyes. This reduction in facial fat can lead to a hollowed or sunken appearance and can deepen facial folds like the nasolabial folds (smile lines) and marionette lines.

• Bone Structure: Recent research shows that the underlying facial bones also change with age. The eye sockets may enlarge, and the jawbone can decrease in size. These changes in the bony framework can cause the overlying soft tissues to shift and sag, contributing to a less defined jawline and a hollowed look around the eyes

At Aegean Medical Spa, we specialize in comprehensive, personalized treatments to address these signs of aging and help you look and feel your best at any age. Our providers understand that each person ages differently, and we’re committed to creating a tailored treatment plan that addresses your unique concerns and aesthetic goals. Whether you’re seeking to smooth fine lines, restore facial volume, or achieve a more even complexion, Aegean Medical Spa is here to support you on your journey to healthy, radiant skin.

At Aegean Medical Spa, we specialize in a comprehensive range of treatments designed to address and reduce the visible signs of aging. We offer several non-surgical options to rejuvenate your skin, including Botox to smooth fine lines and wrinkles. Our microneedling treatments stimulate collagen production to improve skin texture, while Morpheus8, an advanced radiofrequency microneedling device, works to remodel and tighten the skin for a more youthful appearance.

Beyond the face, we also offer solutions to combat aging in the body. We provide advanced skin tightening treatments to address skin laxity on the body and face, a common sign of aging. Additionally, our liposuction services help to remove stubborn fat deposits that are resistant to diet and exercise, restoring a more sculpted and youthful contour to the body. To enhance overall vitality and address age-related concerns, we offer P-Shot and O-Shot treatments for sexual wellness and stem cell therapy for rejuvenation, aiding in cellular repair and regeneration to support long-term youthful energy and appearance.

We understand that every client’s skin is unique. That’s why we offer personalized treatment plans and medical-grade skincare products to help you maintain your results and support long-term skin health. We provide expert guidance and individualized procedures tailored to your needs—ensuring a safe and effective anti-aging journey. Contact us for more information or book an appointment. Our medspa is located at 2111 Neuse Blvd, Suite J, New Bern, NC 28560. We serve clients from New Bern NC, Hymans NC, River Bend NC, Brices Creek NC, Fairfield Harbour NC, Neuse Forest NC, and surrounding areas.