Estrogen plays a major role in maintaining the health and appearance of your skin. As one of the body’s key hormones, it supports collagen production, skin thickness, elasticity, and hydration. When estrogen levels decline—especially during perimenopause and menopause—many women notice visible changes in their skin, including dryness, fine lines, and loss of firmness.
How Estrogen Affects the Skin
Estrogen works at multiple levels to keep the skin looking youthful and resilient:
- Collagen Production: Estrogen stimulates fibroblasts, the cells that produce collagen. Less estrogen means less collagen, leading to thinner skin and more wrinkles.
- Hydration: The hormone helps skin retain moisture by maintaining the natural barrier and promoting hyaluronic acid production.
- Elasticity: Estrogen supports elastin fibers, keeping skin firm and supple.
- Healing: It enhances wound repair and reduces inflammation, improving recovery after treatments or injuries.
When estrogen levels drop, these functions decline—resulting in skin that appears less luminous, more fragile, and slower to heal.
When Changes Begin
Most women start to experience noticeable shifts in their skin during their 40s, as estrogen levels begin to fluctuate. The most dramatic changes often occur after menopause, when estrogen production decreases sharply.
Common skin changes include:
- Increased dryness or sensitivity
- Loss of elasticity, especially around the eyes, mouth, and jawline
- More visible fine lines and wrinkles
- Thinning or crepey texture
How SARA Surgery Can Help
While hormone changes are natural, you have options to support and restore your skin. At SARA Surgery, we offer a combination of medical-grade skincare and non-surgical rejuvenation treatments designed to stimulate collagen and revitalize aging skin.
- HALO Laser Treatments – stimulate new collagen and improve tone and texture.
- BroadBand Light (BBL) – targets sun damage, redness, and pigmentation linked to hormonal aging.
- Medical-grade skincare from Alastin, Skinbetter Science, and EltaMD to replenish hydration and barrier function.
Balancing Beauty and Biology
Hormonal changes are inevitable—but premature aging doesn’t have to be. Understanding the connection between estrogen and skin health allows us to take a proactive, science-based approach to maintaining youthful, healthy skin.
At SARA Surgery, we combine advanced aesthetic treatments with a deep understanding of female physiology, helping you look refreshed, balanced, and confident through every stage of life.
