Skin Changes Through Perimenopause and Menopause
Treated at our Scranton office, 5 Morgan Highway, Suite 3, Scranton, PA 18508.
How we treat menopause-related skin changes
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Start with a consultation
Come in for a consultation. We discuss your concerns and review your options, with your health history as part of the conversation.
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Medical-grade skin care
- Formulated at concentrations available through licensed providers.
- Chosen for your skin after a provider looks at it.
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Collagen stimulation and microneedling
- Microneedling rebuilds collagen at the surface, over a series of sessions.
- Sculptra® and Radiesse® rebuild it deeper, with results that build over months.
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Dermal filler
- Adds new volume and definition.
- Results are visible at the appointment.
Treatments We Offer for Menopause Skin Changes
Med-Grade Skin Care
Provider-recommended products that keep your skin healthy over the long term, chosen for your skin rather than for everyone’s.
Read moreSkinPen® Microneedling
A treatment that helps your skin renew itself, smoothing fine lines, acne scars, and uneven texture.
Read moreCollagen Stimulation
Sculptra® and Radiesse® are biostimulators: your own body rebuilds collagen, for results that last.
Read moreDermal Fillers
Juvederm®, Restylane®, Revanesse®, Sculptra®, and Radiesse® add volume and definition, working to the proportions of your own face.
Read moreSee the full list of services to learn what each involves.
What Changes in the Skin?
Estrogen supports the skin’s collagen, moisture, and thickness. As it declines through perimenopause and menopause, skin changes in ways that arrive faster than ordinary aging: drier, thinner, and with less of the support that collagen provides.
Collagen production slows notably in the years around menopause, so firmness and fullness change together. The skin also holds less moisture, which makes texture and fine lines easier to see.
Treatment at our practice works on the skin and the face: rebuilding collagen, restoring volume, and supporting the skin day to day. Where a concern points to hormone therapy, dermatologic disease, or surgery, your provider will refer you to the right specialist.
How this is usually described
- Skin that feels drier and thinner than it used to
- Fine lines that arrive faster than before
- Softer definition through the cheeks and jawline
- Texture and tone that respond less to familiar products
- A general change in firmness
What contributes to it
- Declining estrogen, which supports collagen production
- Slower cell turnover and reduced skin moisture
- Cumulative sun exposure, which shows more as the skin thins
- Age-related shifts in the fat pads and bone that support the skin
Why Skin Changes Around Menopause
Collagen gives skin its structural support, and estrogen supports the making of it. As estrogen declines, collagen declines with it, most quickly in the first years after menopause, and skin becomes thinner, drier, and easier to crease. The change is normal, and it is also treatable: rebuilt collagen and daily support address the mechanism directly.
How to Support Skin Through Menopause
- Daily sun protection matters more as skin thins.
- A provider-built skin care routine is the groundwork.
- Ask about microneedling and biostimulators, which rebuild collagen.
- Bring your health history to the consultation.
Menopause Skin Changes: common questions
Why is my skin drier and thinner than it used to be?
Estrogen supports collagen and moisture, and both decline through perimenopause and menopause. The change is normal, and treatments that rebuild collagen and support the skin daily address it directly.
Which treatment should I start with?
That is what the consultation is for. Plans often start with skin care, add microneedling or a biostimulator to rebuild collagen, and use filler where volume itself has changed. Your provider will recommend the order that fits your skin and your goals.
Can you help with hormone therapy?
Hormone therapy is a conversation for your physician or gynecologist, and your provider will say so when that is the right door. Our work is the skin itself: collagen, volume, and daily care.
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Menopause Skin Changes treatment near you
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Post-acne marks and acne scars are different things and respond differently. We offer SkinPen® microneedling at our office in Scranton.
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Read moreEvery treatment is performed by a licensed medical provider
- Chris Connor, MD is our Medical Director, board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a sub-specialty in Pain Medicine.
- Bailey McGloin, PA-C, Caitlin Mesko, PA-C, and Olivia Gentilezza, PA-C are Physician Assistants, each certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
We always start with a consultation, at 5 Morgan Highway, Suite 3, Scranton, PA 18508. Text or call 570-507-1451.
Schedule your visit with a licensed provider.
Board-certified physicians and physician assistants, at our Scranton office. Text or call 570-507-1451.