The menopause is defined as a cessation of menstruation for a period of 12 months, and the several years leading up to the menopause are known as the perimenopause.1 The age women experience the menopause is variable, with the average usually falling between 50 and 53 years in Europe.2 Research has suggested that ethnicity and socioeconomic status may have a role to play on the average age of menopause, however more research into these factors is required.2 This age group often makes up a large proportion of patients for medical aesthetic practitioners. It is therefore extremely important to understand the physiological changes that occur as a result of the menopause in relation to patients’ aesthetic needs.
This article will review the processes and effects that occur during the menopause on the cutaneous tissues. Exploring the literature, the article proposes to help practitioners understand the…
