Hormonal Imbalance& Skin Changes
It's not just 'stress'—it's your body's chemistry.
From the sudden breakouts of adulthood to the rapid changes of menopause, hormones are the master regulators of your skin's health. When they fluctuate, your skin is often the first to signal distress.
- 30%
- Collagen lost in the first 5 years of menopause
- 50%+
- Women experience adult hormonal acne
- Estrogen
- Key hormone for skin hydration & thickness
- 30%
- Collagen lost in the first 5 years of menopause
- 50%+
- Women experience adult hormonal acne
- Estrogen
- Key hormone for skin hydration & thickness
Decoding Your Signals
Hormonal skin issues present differently than regular aging or teenage acne. Look for these specific patterns:
These are not just cosmetic flaws; they are biological signals requiring a medical approach.
Why Hormonal Changes Happen
As a physician-led clinic, we understand that skin health starts beneath the surface. Here is how your hormones dictate your appearance:
Estrogen Decline
Estrogen is responsible for stimulating collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid production. During perimenopause and menopause, estrogen levels plummet, leading to the 'Collagen Cliff'—a rapid loss of structural support causing skin to thin, dry out, and sag significantly faster.
Androgen Activity
Androgens (like testosterone) are present in everyone. When stress rises or estrogen drops, androgen activity can become relatively high, signaling oil glands to go into overdrive, leading to clogged pores and deep, painful cystic acne, particularly on the lower face.
Chronic Stress & Cortisol
Chronic stress keeps cortisol high, which breaks down collagen and causes inflammation ('Inflammaging'). It also disrupts the skin barrier, making you more prone to sensitivity and redness.
Melanocyte Overstimulation
Hormones can overstimulate melanocytes (pigment cells). Conditions like Melasma are notoriously difficult to treat because they are driven by internal heat and hormonal fluctuations, not just sun exposure.
Hormonal Management
We cannot stop time, but we can manage the symptoms. Dr. Jiang approaches hormonal issues with a combination of clinical management and aesthetic restoration.
Medical + Aesthetic Integration: Our physician-led clinic combines prescription protocols with advanced devices to address hormonal skin concerns comprehensively.
1Energy-Based Treatments
Sylfirm X
Hormonal Acne & Pigment Control
Dual-wave radiofrequency microneedling that targets abnormal blood vessels, reduces oil production, and strengthens the skin barrier affected by hormonal fluctuations.
PicoWay
Melasma & Pigment Specialist
Pressure wave technology that shatters pigment with ultra-short pulses, minimizing heat damage. Highly effective for hormonal hyperpigmentation.
Ultherapy
Menopausal Tightening
Micro-focused ultrasound that stimulates deep collagen production, crucial for combating the rapid skin thinning and sagging during menopause.
The RAAC Difference
MD-Led Hormonal Expertise
Hormonal issues are medical, not just cosmetic. Dr. Jiang understands the physiological pathways affecting your skin.
Safe Melasma Protocols
Hormonal pigment is unstable. We know how to treat it without causing the 'rebound effect' common in non-medical spas.
Long-Term Management
We view hormonal skin issues as chronic conditions to be managed, not just 'fixed' once.
PIH-Aware Protocols
We tailor treatment intensity and recovery planning for skin that is prone to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), using conservative, barrier-first protocols.
Hormonal Questions
Get Control of Your Skin
Don't let hormonal fluctuations dictate how you look. Book a medical assessment with Dr. Jiang.
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