I am thrilled today to connect with my friend and colleague, Dr. Elizabeth Chance, who is double board-certified as a facial plastic surgeon and a reconstructive surgeon. Dr. Chance has dedicated her career to the art and science of esthetic surgery. In our conversation today, we dive into skin aging and reframe the aging process. We explain how we lose 30% of our collagen in the first five years of menopause and an added 2.1% in each following year. We explore the impact of supplements and collagen peptides, looking at the listener concerns, like scar revisions, under-eye wrinkles, neck laxity, and topical skincare, and the benefits of estrogen-specific interventions like neuromodulators, hyaluronic acid biostimulants, and resurfacing lasers. You will love this enlightening conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Chance.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:Skin changes that occur during menopauseWhy early preventative measures are essentialHow genetics and ethnicity impact skin agingWhat are the benefits of collagen supplements?Dr. Chance outlines her approach to treating old scars and discusses the complexities of treating under-eye wrinklesHow antioxidants, retinoids, and sunscreen help maintain skin qualityHow minimally invasive treatments improve skin laxityThe importance of continuing skincare down to the neck and chestThe benefits of topical estrogen in postmenopausal and perimenopausal skincareHow to determine the depth and know which areas to avoid with CO2 laser treatmentsThe importance of setting realistic expectations for treatment outcomesConnect with Cynthia Thurlow  Follow on TwitterInstagramLinkedInCheck out Cynthia’s websiteSubmit your questions to [email protected]Connect with Dr. Elizabeth Chance On her websiteInstagram