Anti-ageing in Hong Kong seems to mean the art of making your face look younger than you actually are. This may be an acceptable short-term solution for many people, but if you want true value for money then you need to look at real anti-ageing.
Real anti-ageing is the art of slowing the ageing process from within, reversing the reversible ravages of life where possible, and maximizing the potential of your body. This sounds like the practice of good medicine. Indeed it is.

There are a number of ways of making yourself older, quicker. Number one on the hit list is smoking. If you smoke, you will accelerate the ageing process, your skin will lose elasticity and develop fine wrinkles, and you may die sooner than you need to, with less quality of life. Excess alcohol consumption is another good way of ageing quicker. Thirdly, if you want to increase the rate at which you age, avoid exercise.

The best approach to genuine anti-ageing medicine is to consider two major areas of attack:
1. The outward appearance of your body, such as skin quality or body shape, and
2. The quality of the internal organs, the function of systems and hormone levels
In general, as a rule, you will need to consider the following basic rules:
1. Drink plenty of water. At least 8 glasses of water a day is considered a good baseline
2. If weight is an issue, controlling weight becomes a major focus in anti-aging. This is not just for appearance only – it has been shown very well that if you exercise regularly, your mental functions improve, and it is possible that brain function and nerve cells may increase. Correct nutrition (not ‘diet’) and exercise are vital for a healthy inner life.
3. Maintain a healthy spiritual life

Improving your external appearance can be effected with regular facial treatments, spa applications including all forms of massage, microdermal abrasions or chemical peels, IPL treatments for fine wrinkles and spots, and lymph drainage among others. Both ladies and gentlemen will benefit from knowledge of cosmetic techniques, and using a suitable range of products to moisturize skin as well as alter blemishes.

Assisting internal anti-ageing, we look at amino acids first. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, and measures to slow ageing and improve health internally will include a good amino acid mixture. "Bio-Young" is a good proprietary choice, and is available in Hong Kong. The effect is to increase Human Growth Hormone naturally by stimulating the pituitary gland in the brain. HGH can be given directly too, but the cheaper and safer DHEA will have a wonderful effect on vigor and rejuvenation. Vitamin and mineral supplementation should be standard for all of us. Placenta therapy, although expensive, is the premium method of obtaining fast results in rejuvenation. This works by providing growth factors for collagen and other tissues, resulting in tissue regeneration that can be seen with the naked eye as well as under the microscope.

Dr. Brian Walker
MRChB MRCGP

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