Estrogen is one of the most important hormones for the skin. It stimulates collagen production, hydration, and skin thickness. Its decline during menopause is rapid and pronounced — the skin reacts within months.
What Happens to the Skin During Menopause?
| Change | Mechanism | Visible Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Decrease in estrogen | Estrogen stimulates fibroblasts and collagen synthesis | Thinner skin, sagging, deeper wrinkles |
| Loss of HA (hyaluronic acid) | Estrogen regulates HA synthesis in the skin | Dryness, lack of "fullness", dullness |
| Change in skin microbiome | Hormonal changes affect skin pH | More infections, irritations |
| Increased sensitivity to UV | Thin skin = less protection | Hyperpigmentation accelerates |
| Androgens relatively dominate | Estrogen declines faster than androgens | Menopausal acne (in some!) |
| Loss of facial fat tissue | Atrophy of subcutaneous tissue | Sunken cheeks, "skin on bones" |
Rate of collagen loss during menopause: Up to 30% in the first 5 years. Then 2% per year.
Priority Treatments After Menopause
1. Sculptra — PLLA biostimulator (priority no. 1)
Sculptra (poly-L-lactic acid, PLLA) stimulates the body's own collagen production for 2 years after injection. Ideal after menopause when the skin "can't cope" on its own.
Effect: Gradual, natural. Not "puffing" but rebuilding tissue.
Series: 2–3 sessions every 4–6 weeks.
Duration: 18–24 months.
Price: from 2500 PLN / session
2. Profhilo — deep hydration (immediate)
Profhilo (NAHYCO™ HA) hydrates and restructures the extracellular matrix. For post-menopausal skin with chronic dehydration and loss of radiance.
Series: 2 sessions spaced 4 weeks apart, maintenance 1–2× a year.
Price: from 1200 PLN / session
3. HIFU — structural lifting
Focused ultrasound wave at the SMAS level → needle-free lifting. Particularly for sagging cheeks and jawline ("jowls") after menopause.
Effect: After 2–3 months, lasts up to 18 months.
Price: from 1500 PLN
4. Linerase / Nithya — native collagen
Direct delivery of collagen + stimulation of its own production. For very thin and dehydrated skin after menopause.
Price: from 800 PLN / session
Annual Program for Post-Menopausal Skin
``` January–February: → Sculptra session 1 + session 2 (month) → Profhilo session 1
March: → Profhilo session 2 → Start of spring peels (PRX-T33 × 4)
April–May: → HIFU (if sagging tissues) or Lifting Threads → Series of peels completed
June–August: → Light moisturizing treatments (HydraFacial, OxyGeneo) → SPF 50+ strictly
September: → Profhilo maintenance (1 session) → Sculptra maintenance session (annually)
October–December: → Dermapen or fractional laser (texture, pores) → Series of vitamins (mesotherapy) ```
Home Care After Menopause
Key Ingredients:
1. Topical estrogens (estriol cream) — prescription from a gynecologist. Clinically proven: thicker skin, fewer wrinkles, better hydration.
2. Retinol / Tretinoin — the best-studied anti-aging. Thickens the epidermis, stimulates collagen, evens skin tone.
3. Ceramides + peptides — rebuilds the barrier.
4. Vitamin C 10–20% + SPF 50+ in the morning.
5. Hydrolyzed collagen (10 g/day) in supplements — studies confirm effect after 12 weeks.
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and Skin
HRT (estradiol + progestogen) has a documented positive effect on the skin:
- Increase in skin thickness by 7%+
- Increase in collagen content
- Reduction of dryness
This is a gynecological decision — we as a cosmetology office do not prescribe HRT, but we complement its aesthetic effects.
Price
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Sculptra (PLLA biostimulator) | from 2500 PLN / session |
| Profhilo (HA bioremodeling) | from 1200 PLN / session |
| HIFU lifting | from 1500 PLN |
| Linerase / Nithya (native collagen) | from 800 PLN / session |
J'ADORE INSTYTUT — Kraków | Warsaw Żelazna | Warsaw Aleje
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