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What is Preventative Aging?
Preventative aging is a proactive approach to maintaining healthy, youthful skin before visible signs of aging begin to appear. Instead of waiting for concerns like fine lines, uneven texture, or loss of firmness to develop, preventative aging focuses on strengthening the skin early with the right treatments, ingredients, and habits. The goal is to protect the skin’s structure, slow the breakdown of collagen and elastin, and support long-term skin health.
By combining consistent medical-grade skincare with subtle, targeted treatments, preventative aging helps keep the complexion smooth, radiant, and resilient over time. It’s about preserving your natural look, enhancing skin function, and setting the foundation for results that continue to look fresh and effortless as you age.
Who is an ideal candidate?
Preventative aging treatments are designed for individuals who want to maintain their skin’s youthful appearance before significant lines, wrinkles, or volume loss occur. The ideal candidate:
Is proactive about skin health and wants to minimize the visible effects of aging over time.
Has mild signs of aging, such as fine lines, subtle loss of volume, or early sun damage.
Understands that starting early can help maintain a refreshed, healthy appearance for longer.
In short, anyone interested in taking a proactive approach to aging—rather than waiting to react—is a good candidate.
When should I start preventative aging treatments?
Most people begin preventative aging treatments in their late 20s to early 30s, when early signs such as fine expression lines, mild texture changes, or sun damage start to appear. However, “starting” looks different for everyone. Your provider will assess your skin health and recommend treatments appropriate for your age, goals, and lifestyle.
What treatments are best for Preventative Aging?
At Ottawa Derm Centre, we offer over 150 treatment options, allowing us to create a fully customized plan based on your age, skin type, and long-term goals.
Commonly recommended preventative aging treatments include:
Neuromodulators (Botox®): Reduce the muscle activity that leads to expression lines, helping prevent deeper forehead lines, crow’s feet, and frown lines.
Laser and light treatments (MOXI®, BBL® HERO): Improve early pigmentation, sun damage, rough texture, and support collagen production.
Skin tightening treatments (Thermage®): Strengthen collagen and maintain firmness in the face, jawline, and neck as early laxity begins.
Microneedling & RF Microneedling: Encourage new collagen, refine texture, and improve overall skin quality.
Chemical Peels: Support cell turnover and maintain an even, smooth appearance throughout the year.
Medical-grade skincare: Retinoids, vitamin C, peptides, and daily SPF form the essential foundation for slowing visible skin aging.
Hydrafacial®: Maintain clarity, improve tone, and keep the skin functioning at its healthiest.
Dermal fillers: For early structural support in areas where volume naturally decreases over time.
Because preventative aging is not one-size-fits-all, your provider will assess your skin and create a plan that fits your stage of aging, your lifestyle, and how proactive you want to be.
What's the difference between preventative and corrective aging treatments?
Preventative treatments aim to slow aging changes before they develop. Corrective treatments address existing concerns like deeper wrinkles, volume loss, laxity, or significant pigmentation. Preventative care often reduces the amount of corrective treatment needed later.
What skincare products help with preventative aging?
These medical-grade products build the foundation for any preventative routine. The essentials include:
- SPF/Sunscreen: prevents premature aging and sun damage.
- Retinoids/Retinol: support collagen and cell turnover
- Vitamin C: targets sun damage and environmental stress
- Peptides: support firmness and repair
Protect and maintain your skin’s health with a proactive, individualized plan.