When your skin learns to fix itself

Understanding a regenerative approach to skincare

- SKINVESTING DR. KAYCEE REYES

After 20 years in dermatology, I've seen a shift in how people think about aging. We used to ask, "How do I hide these wrinkles?" Now we're asking, "Can I get my skin to work properly again?" That second question is better. And there's a treatment approach that answers it.

What's happening in aesthetics right now Last year, 20,535,686 people got non-surgical aesthetic treatments. Of those, 15.4 million chose injectablesthat's up 12 percent since 2022. But here's what matters, we're not just doing more treatments. We're doing different ones.

The new approach uses biostimulators like Sculptra instead of regular fillers. It's a different way of thinking.

Instead of just filling in lines, these treatments get your skin to rebuild its own structure.

Why does your skin stop looking good Your skin has three layers. The outer one protects you. The middle one, called the dermis, holds your collagen and elastin-that's what keeps everything firm. The bottom layer adds volume.