General News
20 October, 2026
Change of life skin care therapy
MENOPAUSE symptoms can vary woman to woman and the way it will impact the skin is no different, but there are some tell-tale signs that the changes in hormone levels are making changes in the skin and its appearance.
Dermaesthetica Innisfail dermal clinician Genevieve Di Carlo (right) said menopause symptoms usually meant hot flushes, changes in sleep pattens and mental health challenges.
“These all certainly have the spotlight as they effect overall health and quality of life, but skin and appearance for a lot of women are still an important part of their self-esteem and overall happiness,” she said.
“Just to name a few changes in the skin we can notice loss of collagen, so the fullness to the face, changes in the bone structure and fat pads in the face, elasticity is also diminishing, wrinkles and sagging, the skin appears thinner with easy bruising and poor wound healing, visible blood vessels and changes in the moisture content in the skin.
“A reduction in estrogen can also cause other skin disorders to present such as rosacea and flushing, Xerosis (severe dryness), hyperpigmentation and age spots and menopausal acne.
“Women can live one third of their life in the post-menopausal state, so what can be done to make this time more comfortable, nurtured and, let’s be honest, try rewind the clock a little?
“Well, as a dermal clinician practicing out of Dermaesthetica in Target Health Innisfail, I am very aware that many of our local women want to feel and look as best they can through all stages of their life.
“Treatment options at Dermaesthetica Innisfail will always begin with an in-depth consultation where we discuss treatment options, diet, lifestyle advice and home skin care routines and products.
“Treatment options range from supportive facials that will treat moisture content, barrier function, flushing, acne and much more. The other side of things we offer treatments that help boost collagen and elastin.
“Women can lose 30% of collagen in the first five years of menopause and, although estrogen decline is accelerating collagen loss, the body still has the capacity to rebuild and remodel collagen when properly signalled with carefully considered skin treatments.
“Just because we live outside of a city does not mean you have to miss out of the best and current skin treatments with a dedicated and caring dermal clinician.”
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