Safeguarding Your Skin as You Age

    • Summer is the season of skin – we show more off while also being more conscious of protecting it from the sun. While summer brings shorts, bathing suits, and tank tops out of storage, we should all be encouraged to also pull out our sunhats and sunscreen.

    Our Skin Changes as We Age

    Have you ever wondered why our skin changes as we age? When we’re young, our ski stays smooth and tight because skin cells, collagen, and elastin regenerate very quickly. As we age, the natural process of renewal happens more slowly, so our skin begins to lose its firmness in places we wish it wouldn’t.

    Of course, the other major culprit in altering our skin as we age is the sun. Time in the sun increases pigment production (which ultimately leads to age spots), and breaks down elasticity in our skin (which causes fine lines and wrinkles).

    Smokers are at risk for early aging (in addition to a host of health problems). The same way inhaling smoke causes blood vessels throughout your body to constrict, reducing the flow of oxygen and nutrients, it causes capillaries near the surface of our skin to tighten, ultimately causing rapid aging in the form of wrinkles and discoloration.

    Slow the Aging Process

    There are some simple routines that can help slow the effects of aging, such as:

    • Use high quality moisturizer daily and pay special attention to areas of delicate skin that may not produce a lot of natural oils, such as around your eyes and near your mouth.
    • Always use sunscreen that protects against UVA and UVB rays with an SPF of at least 30, even when it’s cloudy or you don’t expect to spend much time outside. Remember to reapply every two hours when you do spend the day in the sun.
    • Use a retinoid cream to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. A derivative a vitamin A, retinoid stimulates the production of collagen and thickens skin, which gives a smoother, tighter appearance.

    We offer many excellent procedures to help your skin regain its youthful appearance, from eyelid lifts to full facelifts. Call our offices for more information about protecting your skin as you age and reversing the damage that can’t be avoided.

    Lindsey Erickson – NP

    APRN, FNP-BC

    Lindsey is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who received her bachelor’s degree in nursing at The Ohio State University in 2010. She received her master’s degree and family nurse practitioner certification in 2013 from the University of Cincinnati. Lindsey has worked in aesthetic medicine for 12 years and aspires to help patient’s achieve their self-improvement goals by enhancing their natural beauty. She and her husband have three children. In her free time, she enjoys camping and boating with her family.

    Leah Bruin

    Permanent Cosmetics

    Leah is an experienced Permanent Makeup Artist with over 17 years in the beauty field. She completed her initial training in 2007 and has continually expanded her skills through advanced education and specialized courses. She offers a full range of permanent makeup services, including soft powdered brows, ombre brows, fine hair strokes, natural to dramatic eyeliner, and both lip blush and lipstick-style lip color.

    Leah has been an integral part of Dr. Kuy’s team for five years, bringing her artistic eye and attention to detail to every client she works with. Her goal is to help women feel more confident and simplify their daily routines—and she genuinely loves what she does.

    When not working, Leah enjoys an active, outdoor lifestyle. Whether it’s hiking, snow skiing, wakeboarding, boating, or camping, she’s always up for an adventure! She also loves to travel and cherishes time with her family and friends. In her spare time, she is also a wine consultant for Scout & Cellar clean-crafted wines.

    Fran Kruger

    Patient Advocate

    Fran began her career as an educator before taking time off to raise her family. Later, she returned to work in the Medi Spa industry as a patient advocate for nearly 20 years.
    Currently, Fran is an enthusiastic fan of THE Ohio State Buckeyes and attends many games with her family. Most importantly, her passion is spending time traveling with her husband and visiting her kids and grandkids.

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    Emily Casey

    Registered Nurse

    With 15 years of nursing experience, I’ve dedicated my career to providing compassionate, high-quality care. For the past four years, I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Dr. Kuy, supporting patients through every step of their recovery journey. I’m passionate about helping people heal comfortably and confidently. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, traveling, and spending time with my husband and two boys.