Crepey, Thin Skin Management

Crepey skin, otherwise known as glycation, is skin that appears thin finely wrinkled, it may also sag or feel loose. While crepey skin is similar to common wrinkles in many ways, the condition tends to impact large areas like the face, under the eyes and on the upper arms and hands. Sun damage and a breakdown of collagen, elastin and fibrin is the most common cause of crepey skin. Crepey skin can also result from general ageing, a lack of moisture, excessive weight loss, or any combination of these.

Quality medical-grade skincare including topical retinoids, madecassoside, isoflavones for post-menopausal women, bifunctional dimethylethanolamine, L-ascorbic acid, and other super anti-oxidants is definitely the first line of topical treatment. Additionally, more aggressive treatments including peels, fractionated LASER with PRP, mesotherapy, skin-tightening procedures with the Plasma Pen. The biostimulatory fillings can also improve the appearance, texture, and thickness of crepey skin. These agents are injected into your skin to stimulate the growth of new collagen. Best results are seen with a multi-treatment approach.