Joel Schlessinger, MD

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUTGROWTH FACTORS

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Growth factors are natural proteins that send messages between living cells. Their main job is to tell fibroblast cells when to produce collagen. As we age, our bodies produce lower levels of growth factors, leading to a breakdown in collagen and the formation of fine lines and wrinkles.

What are growth factors?

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Transforming growth factors (TGF) encourage collagen growth for firmer skin. Epidermal growth factors (EGF) stimulate cell division and repair.

What are the types of growth factors?

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Topical growth factors help regenerate and repair aging skin tissue. They essentially trick aging skin cells into behaving like younger, healthier skin cells that produce collagen.

What do topical growth factors do?

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Because growth factors encourage collagen production, they help to improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, uneven tone and rough texture. Continued use of topical growth factors results in a more radiant and youthful appearance.

How will growth factors help my complexion?

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Peptide growth factors in LovelySkin LUXE Cellular Anti-Aging Peptide Serum repair cell damage caused by aging and environmental stress. Hyaluronic acid plumps fine lines and wrinkles while apple stem cells protect the life of skin cells. This advanced formula also contains Persian Silk Tree extract to combat signs of skin fatigue.

LovelySkin LUXE Cellular Anti-Aging Peptide Serum

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This serum combines growth factors with hyaluronic acid, peptides and antioxidants to promote the look of rejuvenated skin. In clinical studies, over 80 percent of patients who used ALPHAEON Beauty Epidermal Growth Serum experienced an overall reduction in the appearance of wrinkles.

ALPHAEON Beauty Epidermal Growth Serum

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SkinMedica TNS Essential Serum firms and revitalizes aging skin with its formula combining growth factors, hyaluronic acid, peptides and antioxidants. This serum improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It also contains alpha-arbutin to brighten dark spots and discoloration.

SkinMedica TNS Essential Serum

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This hydrating formula softens and plumps skin to fill in crow’s feet and create a smooth texture. Made with PSP to enhance growth factors, Neocutis Lumiere Eye Cream repairs damaged cells to tighten and firm skin for a more youthful appearance. The cream also contains caffeine to address under-eye circles and puffiness.

Neocutis Lumiere Eye Cream (with PSP)

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Obagi Professional-C Peptide Complex is formulated with growth factors to repair damaged cells for a smoother texture. Peptides stimulate collagen production and reduce signs of aging while vitamin C helps to brighten the skin and defend against free radicals.

Obagi Professional-C Peptide Complex

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The reparative ingredients in Kinerase Ultimate Day Moisturizer help to fade the look of fine lines, wrinkles and roughness. Growth factors help to repair damaged skin cells and reduce signs of aging. This hypoallergenic moisturizer is ideal for dry and sensitive skin types.

Kinerase Ultimate Day Moisturizer

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