Collagen is essential for maintaining youthful, healthy skin. In a recent video, Dr. Paul Charlson discussed effective strategies to improve collagen quality. Let’s dive into the key takeaways:

How to Improve Collagen in Your Skin

Dr. Charlson highlights several methods to stimulate collagen production and enhance skin health:

• Traumatising the skin using heat [00:18]: Procedures like lasers, pixel machines, and IPL treatments can trigger collagen renewal.
• Microneedling the skin [00:24]: Techniques such as SkinPen and derma rollers create micro-injuries that promote collagen synthesis.
• Injecting a collagen stimulator [00:32]: Treatments like platelet-rich plasma, Sculptra, and Radiesse can boost collagen production from within.
• Skin boosters [00:43]: Free hyaluronic acid injections can hydrate the skin and support collagen health.
• Topical agents [00:49]: Retinoids are effective topical treatments that stimulate collagen production.