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Aging Skin

Aging Skin

Aging Skin

Age on your own terms, starting with collagen.

Lines, laxity, and uneven tone all trace back to the same thing: a gradual loss of collagen and elastin. At Renew MedSpa, we treat aging skin by rebuilding that foundation from within, with a plan tailored to your skin and your goals.

Aging skin is not one concern, it is several at once: fine lines and wrinkles, a loss of firmness, thinning and crepey texture, and uneven tone or brown spots. They tend to show up gradually after our 30s, when the body naturally produces less of the collagen and elastin that keep skin full, smooth, and resilient.

You do not fight aging by filling it in. You rebuild the collagen that time takes away.

That philosophy shapes everything we do. Rather than simply masking the signs of aging, we focus on regenerative treatments that stimulate your own collagen, layered with targeted options for tone, volume, and movement. Your free consultation is where we look at your skin and build the right combination for you.

Understanding It

Why skin ages, and how it shows

How aging skin happens

From our 30s onward, the body produces less collagen and elastin, the proteins that give skin its structure and bounce. Cell turnover slows, the skin holds less moisture, and years of sun exposure add up. The result is gradual: skin that was once firm and even begins to show lines, laxity, and discoloration.

The encouraging part is that collagen is something we can stimulate. The right treatments prompt your skin to build new collagen, which is why results keep improving in the months after treatment rather than simply sitting on the surface.

Common signs of aging

  • Fine lines and wrinkles: often first on the forehead, around the eyes, and around the mouth.
  • Loss of firmness: skin that feels less taut, with early laxity along the jaw and neck.
  • Crepey, thinning texture: a softer, more fragile surface, especially under the eyes.
  • Uneven tone and brown spots: sun damage and pigmentation that surface over time.
  • Volume loss: a flatter, more hollow look as underlying support diminishes.
By The Numbers

What is actually happening to your skin

~1%

of your collagen is lost each year starting in your mid-20s, which is why firmness fades so gradually you may not notice at first.

~80%

of visible facial aging is attributed to sun exposure, making daily sun protection the single most powerful anti-aging habit.

Months

is how long collagen keeps rebuilding after resurfacing, so the best results of a treatment show up well after the appointment itself.

Sources: peer-reviewed dermatology literature on collagen decline and photoaging.

How We Treat It

A layered approach to aging skin

There is no single fix for aging skin, because it shows up in several ways at once. We combine treatments that rebuild collagen, refine tone, restore volume, and soften movement. Here are the options we most often build into an anti-aging plan.

Helix CO2 & 1570 Laser

Our most advanced resurfacing, combining CO2 and 1570nm wavelengths to smooth lines, tighten skin, and rebuild deep collagen.

Explore Helix CO2 →

Sculptra

A collagen biostimulator that gradually restores firmness and lost volume for a natural, longer-lasting lift.

Explore Sculptra →

Neurotoxins

Botox, Dysport, and Jeuveau soften the lines created by repeated expression, like forehead and frown lines.

Explore Neurotoxins →

Dermal Filler

Restores volume and smooths deeper folds where age has hollowed or flattened the face.

Explore Dermal Filler →

IPL Treatments

Targets the brown spots, sun damage, and redness that make skin read as older, for a clearer, more even tone.

Explore IPL →

Eyelid & Under-Eye Tightening

Gentle laser tightening for the delicate skin around the eyes, where crepey texture and laxity show first.

Explore Eye Tightening →

Chemical Peels

Medical-grade peels that refresh tone and texture and brighten the surface, with options for every downtime level.

Explore Chemical Peels →

Professional Skincare

Medical-grade products that protect your results and keep collagen support going between treatments.

Explore Skincare →

Facials

Maintenance and glow tailored to aging skin, a gentle way to keep your complexion healthy between treatments.

Explore Facials →
Real Results

Before & after at Renew

Aging skin before and after with Helix CO2 Deka Fusion laser resurfacing, full face, one treatment, Renew MedSpa Eagan MN
Helix CO2 Resurfacing · One Treatment
Sun damage and pigmentation before and after with Helix CO2 Deka Fusion laser, one treatment, Renew MedSpa Eagan MN
Helix CO2 Resurfacing · One Treatment
Forehead lines before and after with neurotoxin injections, Renew MedSpa Eagan MN
Neurotoxin · Forehead Lines
Frown lines before and after with neurotoxin injections, Renew MedSpa Eagan MN
Neurotoxin · Frown Lines

Individual results may vary.

Myth vs. Fact

Clearing up some anti-aging myths

There is a lot of noise about aging skin. Here is what the science actually supports.

Myth

Expensive creams can replace lost collagen

Fact

Topicals can protect and improve the surface, but no cream rebuilds deep collagen on its own. That takes treatments that actively stimulate your skin to produce new collagen, like fractional resurfacing or biostimulators.

Myth

Anti-aging treatment means looking done or frozen

Fact

A natural result is the goal and the standard. Regenerative, collagen-building treatments improve your own skin gradually, so you look like a refreshed version of yourself, not someone else.

Myth

It is too late to start once aging shows

Fact

It is rarely too late. Skin can build new collagen at any age, and meaningful improvement in tone, texture, and firmness is achievable well into later decades.

Myth

One treatment will fix everything

Fact

Because aging shows up in several ways, the best results usually come from layering a few targeted treatments over time, not from a single appointment. That is exactly what a personalized plan is for.

Questions, Answered

Aging skin FAQ

With a free consultation. Aging skin shows up differently for everyone, so we look at your skin in person, talk through your goals, and build a personalized plan. Book your consultation here.

There is no single best one, because aging shows up in several ways at once. For deep collagen rebuilding, Helix CO2 resurfacing is our cornerstone. We often layer it with Sculptra for firmness, neurotoxins for expression lines, and IPL for tone. Your plan depends on your skin and your goals.

It depends entirely on the treatment. Many options, like IPL, lighter peels, and injectables, have little to no downtime. Deeper resurfacing involves a few days of healing. We will match the approach to the downtime you can accommodate.

Some treatments show results within days, while collagen-building treatments keep improving over months as new collagen forms. Many patients say their skin looks its best a few months after a resurfacing treatment.

Neither, in most cases. Prevention and maintenance can start in your 20s and 30s, and skin can build new collagen well into later decades. The right starting point is whatever your skin needs now, which we figure out together.

That is the whole idea. Our approach builds and refines your own skin rather than masking it, so the goal is always a natural, refreshed version of you. We would rather under-treat and build than overdo it.

Aging Skin Treatments in Eagan, MN

Look like yourself, refreshed

Aging skin is treatable, and the best results come from a plan built around your skin. Let us assess where you are and map out a personalized approach with the right combination of treatments.

Consultations are complimentary. We will help you find the right plan for your skin.


Request Your Appointment

Ready to explore the latest in aesthetics? Get in touch with our team today. We offer complimentary consultations to help you find the perfect treatment plan.

BOOK APPOINTMENT CALL (952) 212-1268

Location

2121 Cliff Drive, Suite 115
Eagan, MN 55122

Phone & Text

(952) 212-1268

Email

info.renewmedspa@gmail.com

Hours

Mon: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tue: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wed: Closed
Thu: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Fri: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sat: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sun: Closed

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