Anti-Ageing Treatments to Improve Skin, Restore Youthful Appearance and Enhance Facial Features
At Stephanie Ho Dermatology, we offer customised skin rejuvenation and anti-ageing treatments designed to improve skin quality, restore a more youthful appearance, and enhance natural facial features. Effective rejuvenation requires a combination of skincare, oral supplements, and medical procedures, tailored to your individual skin concerns and goals.
Personalised approach to skin rejuvenation
Every treatment begins with a comprehensive skin assessment, evaluating:
- skin texture and quality
- pigmentation and redness
- wrinkles and fine lines
- skin laxity and volume loss
A personalised treatment plan is then created, combining different modalities for optimal results with minimal downtime. All treatments are performed by a trained dermatologist, with regular review to monitor progress.
Skincare for anti-ageing and skin improvement
Medical-grade skincare forms the foundation of all skin rejuvenation plans. This includes:
- retinoids or bakuchiol to improve skin texture and fine lines
- hydrating serums (e.g. hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5) to support skin barrier and hydration
- PDRN (polynucleotide) serums to support skin repair and regeneration
- ceramide-based moisturisers to strengthen and repair the skin barrier
- antioxidants to reduce environmental damage
Consistent skincare helps to:
- improve skin texture
- reduce fine lines
- support collagen function
- maintain long-term results from procedures
| Skincare ingredient | Role |
|---|---|
| Retinoids or bakuchiol | Improve skin texture and fine lines |
| Hydrating serums (e.g. hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5) | Support skin barrier and hydration |
| PDRN (polynucleotide) serums | Support skin repair and regeneration |
| Ceramide-based moisturisers | Strengthen and repair the skin barrier |
| Antioxidants | Reduce environmental damage |
Oral supplements for skin health
Oral supplements may support skin health and provide additional protection against environmental damage. Common supplements include:
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Polypodium leucotomos
- provides antioxidant support and protection against UV-related skin damage
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NMN
- supports cellular repair and energy metabolism
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Hydrolysed collagen
- may support skin structure and elasticity
These supplements are supportive and work best alongside skincare and medical treatments.
| Supplement | Supportive role |
|---|---|
| Polypodium leucotomos | Provides antioxidant support and protection against UV-related skin damage |
| NMN | Supports cellular repair and energy metabolism |
| Hydrolysed collagen | May support skin structure and elasticity |
Procedures for skin rejuvenation and anti-ageing
For more visible and structural improvements, medical procedures are often required.
Laser treatments
Laser treatments improve overall skin quality and address multiple concerns. They can be used to:
- treat pigmentation and uneven skin tone (picosecond laser)
- reduce redness and acne marks (pulsed dye laser)
- remove unwanted hairs (long-pulsed alexandrite laser)
- improve acne scars and skin texture (picosecond and fractional CO2 lasers)
- reduce pore size (picosecond laser, microneedling RF)
- stimulate collagen production (microneedling RF, fractional CO2 laser)
Laser rejuvenation helps achieve clearer, smoother, and more even skin.
Skin tightening treatments
Loss of collagen leads to skin laxity and sagging. Non-surgical skin tightening treatments include:
- high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)-based lifting
- monopolar radiofrequency (RF) skin tightening
- radiofrequency microneedling (RF)
These treatments:
- stimulate collagen production
- improve skin firmness and elasticity
- provide gradual lifting and tightening
Injectables for anti-ageing and facial rejuvenation
Injectables are used to treat wrinkles, restore volume, and improve skin quality.
Anti-wrinkle injections
- relax facial muscles that cause wrinkles
- treat frown lines, forehead lines, and crow's feet
- reduce pore size, oil and sweat
- can also slim the jawline and improve facial contours
Dermal fillers
- restore volume loss
- soften lines and folds
- enhance facial definition and contours
Injectable skin rejuvenation
- hyaluronic acid skin boosters for hydration
- polynucleotides for skin repair and regeneration
- biostimulators (PLLA, PDLLA) for collagen stimulation
These treatments improve:
- skin texture
- hydration
- firmness
- overall radiance
Why combination treatment works best
Ageing affects multiple layers of the skin:
- surface texture
- pigmentation
- collagen structure
- facial volume
A combination of:
- skincare
- supplements
- procedures
provides more comprehensive and natural-looking results.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many sessions will I need?
There is no fixed number, as the plan is built around your comprehensive skin assessment. Collagen-stimulating treatments such as HIFU, radiofrequency microneedling and biostimulators work gradually and are typically planned as a series, while laser treatments for pigmentation, redness or acne scarring are also repeated. Your dermatologist reviews your progress regularly and adjusts the plan.
Is there downtime?
Your treatment plan is designed to combine different modalities for optimal results with minimal downtime. Non-surgical skin tightening and injectable treatments generally allow a quick return to normal activities, while resurfacing treatments such as fractional CO2 laser involve more visible recovery as the skin heals.
How soon will I see results, and how long do they last?
Injectables that relax facial muscles or restore volume show change relatively quickly, while collagen-stimulating treatments work gradually over weeks to months as new collagen forms. Because ageing is ongoing, results are maintained rather than permanent — consistent skincare helps maintain long-term results from procedures.
Why do I need a combination of treatments?
Ageing affects several layers at once — surface texture, pigmentation, collagen structure and facial volume. A single treatment usually addresses only one of these, so combining skincare, supplements and procedures provides more comprehensive and natural-looking results.
Who performs my treatment, and what happens at the first visit?
All treatments are performed by a trained dermatologist. Your first visit begins with a comprehensive skin assessment covering skin texture and quality, pigmentation and redness, wrinkles and fine lines, and skin laxity and volume loss. A personalised treatment plan is then created, with regular review to monitor progress.
Book a consultation
If you are looking to improve your skin, reduce signs of ageing, or achieve a more refreshed appearance, a personalised consultation is the first step.
At Stephanie Ho Dermatology, we provide customised skin rejuvenation treatments tailored to your individual needs, combining medical expertise with advanced technology for optimal results.