People often forget that skin is an organ—the largest organ, in fact. Unlike most other organs, however, skin is constantly exposed to harsh conditions. Skin is often the first part of the body to start showing age, which is usually a huge motivating factor in the decision to obtain cosmetic surgery or non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
As people age, skin begins to lose some elasticity due to a breakdown of collagen. Skin also tends to become thinner and drier with age. Loss of elasticity and thinner skin leads to the sagging that prompts people to consider facelifts. Your skin may develop age spots and wrinkles that make you look much older than you feel.
If you are noticing the effects of aging on your skin, you’ll be glad to know that you can turn back the clock with cosmetic procedures. At Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa of Vernon Hills, we offer both surgical and non-surgical options to correct the damage of age and exposure. Call (847) 737-1471 to learn more.