As detailed in my previous article published in the October issue of the Aesthetics journal,1 the depth of history and award-winning research behind the humble growth factor indicates how important these small molecules are.2-5 It is generally accepted that aesthetic medicine is becoming more and more focused on regenerative medicine and within this article I will explore the different types of growth factors, detail how to assess products for the best treatments and maximise the benefit to your patients. We know that as we age, we lose more cells than we can generate, the body slowly tires and cells become sluggish. We don’t have the stem cell reserves to maintain the demands of our skin and connective tissue to regenerate.
As a result, our collagen, elastin and fibrin depletes, our bone changes shape, our fat pads decrease and our skin increases in laxity. Sagging and wrinkles continue as we age, unless, of course, we…
