What is the best age to start anti-ageing treatments?
When it comes to keeping skin radiant and youthful, many ask: “When should I start anti-ageing treatments?”
The truth is, there’s no perfect age. But starting earlier with smart, evidence-based care can make a major difference over time.
Why Timing Matters
Ageing starts beneath the skin—often long before lines and wrinkles show. From our 20s, collagen production slows and environmental stressors like UV rays and pollution start to wear us down. Preventative care during these early years can delay visible ageing and reduce the need for more intensive treatments later on.
In Your 20s: Prevention is Power
Focus: Regular reviews with a dermal therapist every 6–8 weeks. Treatments may include facials, skin needling, light therapy, and a tailored skincare regimen.
Hero products:
Vitamin B serum (niacinamide) – reduces inflammation, supports collagen & hydration
Vitamin C serum – antioxidant defence & collagen support
Pro tip: Try Melrose Vitamin C powder—affordable, potent, and gentle on skin.
Common treatments:
Medical-grade skincare (retinol, SPF, antioxidants)
Light chemical peels, facials, skin needling
Baby-dose anti-wrinkle injections (only if static lines begin to appear)
In Your 30s: Correction & Reinforcement
Focus: UV protection, hydration, collagen support, and early correction of texture or volume changes.
Effective options:
Low-dose anti-wrinkle injections
Judicious use of HA fillers (1–2 mL, cannula technique, cheeks and lower face only)
Skin needling & collagen induction (preferably PRP, not just RF alone)
Be cautious of “bioremodelling” injectables—some are simply rebranded HA fillers
In Your 40s & Beyond: Restoration & Maintenance
Focus: Restoring volume, improving elasticity, and maintaining natural definition.
Go-to treatments:
PRP with biofiller (especially calcium-activated)
True collagen stimulators, carefully matched to treatment area
Minimal use of dermal fillers (lower third only)
Targeted skin tightening (RF/ultrasound in lower face & neck only)
Is It Ever Too Late to Start?
Not at all. Whether you’re starting in your 20s or 50s, the key is personalised, evidence-based care. A skilled clinician can guide you toward the safest and most effective plan—without overdoing it.
Why Choose DrJ Clinics?
At DrJ Clinics, your treatments are planned and performed by the doctor—not delegated through telehealth. Every decision is tailored, and support is immediate and in-person. We’re here to enhance your natural beauty at every age—with integrity, skill, and results you can feel good about.