Aging Gracefully-Facts and Fiction

Get Dr. Mina’s Ultimate (Affordable) Skincare Guide here. Get Dr. Mina's free PDF on How to create Healthy Skin Habits here. Aging gracefully—is it just a feel-good buzzword, or something we can genuinely aspire to? Does it mean letting nature take its course without any intervention? Or can we still embrace the natural changes that come with time while giving ourselves a little TLC along the way?  Tune in to this week's podcast with Dr. Shawna Flanagan as she discusses how our skin changes with age, skincare tips for your 40s and beyond, post-menopause prevention, and aesthetic treatments. Key Takeaways:- Aging has two significant peaks, around ages 44 and 60.- Preventative care should start as early as the 20s.- Sun protection is crucial for maintaining skin health.- Consistency in skincare routines yields better results than intensity.- Diet, particularly the Mediterranean diet, plays a vital role in aging.- Hormonal changes during menopause significantly affect skin health.- Collagen preservation is essential for youthful skin.- Botox can be a preventative measure for younger individuals.- Skincare routines should be tailored to different life stages.- Holistic approaches, including diet and exercise, are important for graceful aging. Collagen is crucial for youthful skin.- Diet plays a significant role in skin health.- LED therapy can complement professional treatments.- Ablative lasers offer effective skin rejuvenation.- Surgery may be necessary for significant skin issues.- Regular dermatological visits are essential.- Exosomes and regenerative medicine are promising but require caution.- Sun protection is the most important skincare step.- Aging gracefully involves a holistic approach to skincare.- Consistency in skincare routines yields better results.   Follow Dr. Flanagan here: https://www.instagram.com/genesisderm/ https://www.facebook.com/GenesisDermatology/ Education:University of Missouri-Kansas City Six Year Medical Program 1983-1989:Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of MedicineProfessional Experience:Internship and Residency Internal Medicine New York University Medical Center 1989-1992National Institutes of Health Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship:Department of Dermatology, New York University Medical CenterLaboratory of Irwin M. Freedberg, MD and Miroslav Blumenberg, Ph.D. 1992-1993Residency in Dermatology at the University of Miami School of MedicineDepartment of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery: 1993-1996Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, University ofMiami Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery: 1996- 1998Private Practice Opened October 1998Licensure:New York Medical License 184804: January 1991Florida Medical License ME-0070174: March 1996Board Certification:Board Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine: 1992Board Certified Fellow American Academy of Dermatology: 1996Board Certification in Mohs Micrographic surgeryAwards/positions:Dialogues in Dermatology Editorial BoardFlorida Society of Dermatologic Surgery Board member 2015-currentFSDS Secretary-Treasurer 2018FSDS Vice President 2019FSDS President 2020Women’s Dermatology Society Newsletter committee member; Practiceadvisory committee member 2020-2022 Chair of Practice Advisory Committee 2023Committee member individual giving AAD 2022-2025Committee member practice advisory group AAD 2020-2026Florida Academy of Dermatology Board member 2022-2025Florida Academy of Dermatology Secretary Treasure 2024-2025Society Memberships:American Academy of Dermatology, Fellow. Women’s Dermatologic SurgeryFlorida Society of Dermatologic SurgeonsFlorida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic SurgeryAmerican Society of Dermatologic Surgery, FellowAmerican Society for Mohs SurgeryAmerican Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc.   Follow Dr. Mina here:-  https://instagram.com/drminaskin https://www.facebook.com/drminaskin https://www.youtube.com/@drminaskin https://www.linkedin.com/in/drminaskin/For more great