We are breaking down our top 3 Portland, OR, Skin Firming Treatments you need to know about!
As we age, our skin produces less collagen and becomes less elastic. Combined with sun exposure, this can lead to unwanted effects on our skin – from wrinkles, to uneven texture and sunspots. Many of our clients reach out to ask us why this happens, and what they can do to combat it.
Collagen production starts to decline in our twenties. By our early thirties, we lose 1% of our collagen each year. Luckily, there are many non-surgical treatments that can help not only slow this process down, but also stimulate the production of new collagen.

Anti-aging Skincare Routine
A consistent skincare routine is your first line of defense in reducing collagen loss. In the morning, we recommend applying a vitamin C serum, like the Alastin Skincare C-RADICAL Defense Antioxidant Serum or IMAGE MD® restoring power-C serum, to brighten the skin and protect from environmental damage. An SPF 30 or above is a must in the morning! At night, a retinol can help improve the skin's firmness and tone by increasing skin cell turnover and stimulating collagen. Our team loves the Alastin Skincare Renewal Retinol.
Microneedling
Microneedling is a minimally invasive skin rejuvenation procedure suitable for all skin types. It involves creating numerous micro-punctures into the dermis layer of your skin. This activates your body’s natural healing response and collagen production capabilities. This is one of our Aura Aesthetics Portland's top favorite treatments to help improve skin texture, pores, wrinkles, scars, and more!

Sculptra
Sculptra helps restore volume and skin structure, but it is not a filler! Sculptra is a biostimulatory injectable that helps stimulate your own natural collagen production to smooth facial wrinkles and improve skin tightness, revealing a refreshed-looking you. Sculptra gradually helps restore your skin foundation, with results seen as early as 1 month after treatment and lasting up to 2 years, revealing natural-looking firmness and improved skin quality.
Embrace Your Aura, Embrace Skin Firming
The silver lining of losing collagen as we age is that there are so many different ways to help get it back. It doesn't have to be hard. And we're here to help. For more expert skincare tips and treatments, with results that last 6-18 months, make your appointment with Aura Aesthetics today.