As you glide through this decade, you can rest assured that the phrase “40 is the new 30” is said for good reason.
If you need a reminder, Beyonce, Ryan Reynolds and Kourtney Kardashian are all 40-somethings who reassure us that age is just a number. Your 40s are another great decade with even more sense of self-assuredness. Although priorities continue to change, by this point you’ve got the swing of things. As the life you built continues to evolve, so do signs of ageing. However, you still want your appearance to reflect the youthfulness and energy you still feel inside. In your 40s, you may be ready to make a bigger commitment to self-care and maintenance. Keep reading to learn more about our most popular and affordable beautification treatments for people in their 40s.
Beautification Treatments in Your 40s
In your 40s, beautification and anti-ageing go hand in hand. While you may have been able to overlook the subtle signs of ageing in your 30s, they become more pronounced in this decade. Thankfully, we live in an era where safe and non-permanent options are available to revive your appearance and slow down the clock. You don’t have to fear looking overdone, our cosmetic treatments address visible signs of ageing such as wrinkles and fine lines that enhance your natural beauty. Below is a list of the most common beautification treatments for forty-somethings that can help you keep feeling and looking like your best self!
Lip Filler & Perioral Treatment
In this decade we still want lips to be pretty and plump, but the focus shifts to restoring the ageing lip. As we age, our lips lose volume, turn inward and develop lines. The corners of the mouth begin to turn down giving the impression that we are sad, even when we are not. Lip filler is used to support the corners, define the lip borders and replace the volume that has been lost. If, in addition, you wish to add a little wow factor to up your game, you may choose to further enhance your look by adding more filler to achieve more plumpness. Women who are new to lip filler in this decade are often worried they might look overdone or have “duck lips”, but this doesn’t need to be the case. Lips can be refreshed to their natural youthful appearance and each client can choose the amount of volume they desire. This is why it’s important to have a trusting relationship and good communication with your injector. Seeking out a provider who is known for natural-looking results will help ensure you are satisfied.
Fillers
The use of fillers in this decade serves to lift, support and re-volumize the facial tissue. This helps slow down the sagging and deflation that often comes with ageing. At the same time, fillers help restore the youthful vibrancy and contours of your face. Common concerns among our clients in their 40s are loss of cheek volume, undereye hollows, smile and marionette lines, and sagging jawlines and jowls. The great news is that all these concerns, and more, can be addressed by filler injections. Many of these areas require advanced injection techniques so it is important to choose your injector wisely. Our aim is always to safely give you the most aesthetically pleasing and naturally subtle result.
Botox
In your 40s, the years of repeated facial expressions will be catching up with you. If you have already been maintaining with Botox treatments, you will be ahead of the game. If not, you can still benefit from the preventative antiaging benefits of regular Botox treatments. You may notice the furrows between your brows becoming deeper and “11” lines may be appearing. The moderate use of Botox will relax and smooth this area keeping the angry look at bay. Horizontal forehead lines and crows feet are also frequently requested treatment areas and can also be smoothed before they become permanently etched in the skin. And yes, skillfully administered Botox in these and other areas can result in a relaxed appearance without looking completely frozen. Our trusted and experienced team can help identify the most suitable areas for Botox treatment that will provide a smooth and natural look!
Complexion & Skin Quality
The visible changes in our skin progress more rapidly in our 40’s as our body’s natural production of collagen and elastin continues to slow. The cumulative effects of sun exposure, environmental damage, and stressors become noticeable as dulling of complexion, thinning of the skin, and brown spots. Good quality skincare products are essential to nourish, protect and reverse these signs. Our skincare recommendations are always based on active ingredients such as AHA, BHA, retinol, peptides, Vitamins and antioxidants which are scientifically proven to be effective in anti-ageing and skin health. We are happy to assist you in choosing the products and regimen that is most appropriate for you. If you are looking to hit the reset button on your complexion, consider a series of IPL Photorejuvenation. This popular non-invasive light therapy is used to treat brown spots, pigmentation and rosacea. Microneedling, radiofrequency and ultrasound devices are other options to tackle skin tone and laxity. When it comes to beautification and anti-ageing, a combined approach with injectables, consistent use of quality skincare and treatments aimed at improving skin quality will provide the best results.
Affordability
There is no doubt that the cost of beautification goes up with our age. This is the decade when the most substantial impact can be made with Botox and fillers. It is great to have affordable non-surgical options. While cosmetic treatment pricing varies depending on your specific needs, we have estimated your well-kept maintenance would cost $190 per month based on 3 Botox sessions and 2-3 syringes of filler per year. Placing value on investing in your appearance and how that makes you feel is a decision that only you can make. We believe that providing accurate information and honest advice will empower you to make the best choice.
In your 40s, drinking lots of water, regular exercise, a healthy diet, a quality skincare regimen and daily application of sunscreen will all play a critical role in contributing to a healthy and bright complexion. On top of that, we’re here to offer cosmetic treatments aimed at elevating your outward appearance so it matches the youthful energy you feel inside. Prioritizing your self-care and looking and feeling your best will resonate through into other areas of your life so that you can continue to be the best version of yourself!