As a dermatologist, founder of the 3rd largest European group in aesthetic medicine in Europe, I am constantly looking for ways to counter time and skin aging, an inevitable natural process. My belief is that a holistic approach, combining advanced technologies and targeted active ingredients, is essential to maintain the quality and vitality of the skin. At La Matignon (formerly known as the Matignon clinic), we have developed a method based on three fundamental pillars:
Injection, Stimulation, and Photorejuvenation , followed by a continuous cycle of care. These techniques, used synergistically, produce natural and lasting effects without changing the very essence of each face.
The Three Pillars of the Fountain of Youth
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Injection
I consider injections to be essential in the fight against the signs of aging. They act deep in the dermis to reduce wrinkles and restore facial volumes. Whether through injections of hyaluronic acid or botulinum toxin, we can smooth wrinkles and improve facial contours. I recommend retinol as the representative active ingredient in this category for its anti-wrinkle and regenerating properties.
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Stimulation (& Biostimulation)
Biostimulation is a method I adopt to promote the natural production of collagen and elastin, crucial for skin firmness. We use various techniques such as microneedling, focused ultrasound (HIFU), and biorevitalizing injections. To best represent this approach, our treatments integrate a complex of phytohormones that stimulate cellular metabolism in a fundamental way.
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Photorejuvenation
I use photorejuvenation to address superficial skin problems using technologies such as laser, intense pulsed light (IPL) and LEDs. This technique is effective in improving skin texture, evening out skin tone and reducing pigment spots. Classic active ingredients such as antioxidants, squalane and hyaluronic acid are fundamental to this treatment.
An all-in-one approach
Why choose just one pillar when you can benefit from all of them? For Matignon by Dr Delarive, I integrated these three pillars into my creams, creating all-in-one treatments that provide all the active ingredients needed by the skin from the first application. This synergy helps to harmoniously slow down aging.
Fun fact: Aesthetic medicine is no longer elitist
Once reserved for an elite, aesthetic medicine is now accessible to a wider audience thanks to technological advances and the democratization of care. It represents a non-invasive option for those wishing to preserve their youth and natural beauty.
For those looking to complement their in-clinic care, daily application of my biostimulant creams prolongs the effects of home treatments. This combination of technologies and active ingredients is an effective strategy for aging well, offering natural and harmonious results that slow the signs of aging without altering the unique appearance of each individual.
Dr Patricia Delarive