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  /  Blog   /  Perimenopause and Menopause: What’s Happening Beneath the Surface

If your skin feels different lately, or just not behaving the way it used to, you’re not imagining it. These shifts can come from the hormonal changes that occur during perimenopause and menopause. As estrogen declines, you may notice breakouts along the jawline, persistent dryness, skin that’s red and sensitive, or hair that’s thinning. You might also see subtle texture changes: skin that looks thinner or a bit crepey anywhere on the face or body. Through each menopausal stage, your skin’s appearance and needs evolve, and we’re here to help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface to create a plan to keep it resilient and luminous.

It’s never too early or too late to begin regenerative treatment. New technologies allow us to work with the skin at a cellular level, reactivating communication pathways that slow down during hormonal changes. As estrogen drops, those signals between cells weaken. Fibroblasts become less active, collagen production slows, and repair responses fade. By restoring this communication at the cellular level, we’re renewing your skin’s ability to regenerate. As hormone levels shift, this kind of regenerative care becomes especially valuable, helping the skin stay responsive and strong. Treatments like microneedling with PDGF+ (growth factors) help turn those signals back on, reminding the skin how to repair and rebuild. They restore more youthful tissue function.

Sofwave™ is another excellent tool for collagen preservation. It uses ultrasound energy to firm and lift before deeper laxity sets in. Used preventively alongside PDGF+ microneedling, keeps the face, neck, and décolletage smooth and vibrant.

Menopause can be a frustrating time, but it’s easier when you have a clinical partner who understands your skin and the latest medical-grade products and treatments to remedy menopausal changes. To learn how to navigate these changes, schedule a consultation with one of our experienced clinical providers to discuss your goals and concerns.​​​​​​

– Lisa Florence, Licensed Aesthetician