January 11, 2025

A new year, new resolutions. Will we succeed this time? Why do we often fail? I believe the problem lies in our resolutions being too unrealistic and overly ambitious. And who am I? Hello, I am a doctor, a specialist in family medicine with years of experience in aesthetic medicine, and you’ve landed on a page dedicated to a healthy, fresh, and rejuvenated appearance. I assume that among your resolutions is achieving radiant and healthy skin, so listen to my basic tips to help your face look its best this year.

Be consistent. Consistency is the key to health. Whether we’re talking about arterial hypertension, obesity, recovery from a bone fracture, or a joint dislocation … one thing remains crucial: we must stay consistent with therapy, physical activity, and diet. The same applies to your face. The face ages, and in aesthetic medicine, we see aging processes as inevitable pathological changes that we aim to mitigate with safe and scientifically proven methods. And if you’re wondering whether I think aging is a disease, the answer is no. Aging is a privilege. Aging is wisdom. Yet, we all want to feel good and look our best as we age. So, where should you stay consistent?

Apply sunscreen with a high SPF every day. The evidence is overwhelming, and if this is new information for you, you’ve really been sleeping through the facts. No offense. 😉 The sun is responsible for 90% of all visible signs of skin aging. Even more importantly, it is a risk factor for developing skin cancer, so roll up your sleeves and take action! If you’re using make-up, I recommend choosing two SPF products: one that doubles as a primer/base for makeup and another suitable for reapplication throughout the day. Find a cream that suits your skin type—dry, oily, or combination. It should contain SPF of at least 30 and offer broad-spectrum protection (including protection from IR radiation and high-energy visible blue light). Want to know my favorite SPF products? Stay tuned! 😉

Skincare at home is essential. Whether it’s vitamin C, retinol, glycolic acid, a combination of these, or something else, consistent daily application significantly impacts the condition of your skin. This is a topic worth one—or several—blog posts, so follow me for more information.

Stimulate your skin and the tissue beneath it every 4 to 6 months. You don’t always need to suffer for great results; sometimes, consistency is enough (yes, there’s that word again!). Procedures and treatments suitable for skin rejuvenation (or maintaining healthy skin for younger individuals) include:

• microneedling, laser rejuvenation, mesotherapy, bioregeneration with polynucleotides or Profhilo, Hydrafacial for skin cleansing, also Hydrafacial. 

Which of these treatments is best for you will be determined during a consultation.

For deeper wrinkles, scars, sagging skin, and facial rejuvenation, a visit to a doctor is necessary. Stop hoping that a cream will erase that deep wrinkle. Let’s be realistic—achieving this requires aesthetic procedures. And yes, these are medical procedures that must be performed by professionals. Cosmetic salons or cheap treatments in hotel rooms are not only ineffective but can also be dangerous.

If you want to learn how we can achieve your goals together, I invite you to visit us at Medicina Volovec. This year, we’ll find the right solutions for your skin.