Menopause-Related Concerns
Medically led care for the skin, face, body and intimate changes of the menopause, planned around any HRT or other care you already have in place.
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TYPICAL AGE
45 to 55
COMMON CAUSES
Falling oestrogen levels
TREATMENT OPTIONS
EMFEMME 360
FIRST STEP
Complimentary consultation
What are menopause-related concerns?
The menopause is when periods stop because of falling hormone levels. It usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55, although it can happen earlier. The years leading up to it, known as the perimenopause, often bring the most noticeable changes. Alongside symptoms such as hot flushes, poor sleep and changes in mood, many women notice their skin, face, body and intimate health changing too.
Lower oestrogen affects collagen, hydration and where the body stores fat. Skin can become drier, thinner and more sensitive, with more visible fine lines and a loss of firmness. Facial volume may soften, particularly around the cheeks and jawline, and fat often shifts towards the tummy. Many women also experience vaginal dryness or a feeling of reduced intimate tone.
These changes are a natural part of life, but they can affect comfort and confidence. At our clinics in Coleraine and Derry/Londonderry we focus on the visible and comfort-related changes, with any treatment planned around the medical care you are already receiving.
What causes menopause-related changes?
Most of these changes come down to falling oestrogen, which influences how skin, muscle, fat and intimate tissue behave, combined with the natural effects of ageing.
Collagen loss
Skin loses collagen more quickly in the first years after the menopause, leading to thinner skin, more visible lines and reduced firmness.
Less hydration
Lower oestrogen reduces the skin’s natural oils and moisture, so skin can feel drier, more sensitive and slower to repair.
Changes in fat and muscle
Facial fat can thin while body fat tends to settle around the middle, and muscle mass gradually reduces unless it is actively maintained.
Intimate changes
Vaginal tissue relies on oestrogen to stay thick and elastic, so dryness and discomfort become more common.
Treatments for menopause-related concerns at A Aesthetics
EMFEMME 360 is the treatment we offer for intimate changes around the menopause. For skin, face and body changes, our concern guides explain the options.
EMFEMME 360
A non-surgical radiofrequency treatment designed to gently warm intimate tissue, supporting blood flow and natural renewal, which may help with comfort and tone.
Skin and face changes
Thinner, drier skin and a gradual loss of firmness are part of how skin ages after the menopause. Our guide explains what can help.
Body shape changes
Fat often settles around the middle after the menopause. Our guide explains what body contouring can and cannot do.
Everyday tips for managing menopause changes
Rethink your skincare
Switch to a gentle cleanser and a richer moisturiser, and look for ingredients that support the skin barrier, such as ceramides and hyaluronic acid. Our skin analysis can help you choose.
Wear SPF every day
A broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher, every day of the year, helps protect thinner skin from further sun damage, collagen loss and pigmentation.
Stay strong and active
Strength exercises on at least two days a week help maintain muscle and bone strength, which naturally decline after the menopause, and support a healthy body shape.
Protect your sleep and wellbeing
A regular sleep routine, limiting alcohol and caffeine, and not smoking all support skin health, mood and energy through the menopause.
Menopause-related concerns FAQs
How does the menopause affect my skin?
Falling oestrogen reduces collagen and moisture, so skin often becomes drier, thinner and more sensitive, with more visible lines and less firmness. Some women also notice more pigmentation or redness.
Can menopause skin changes be prevented?
Not entirely, as they are a natural part of life, but you can slow them. Daily SPF, a barrier-supporting skincare routine, not smoking and staying active all help.
Do you treat hot flushes and other hormonal symptoms?
No. Hot flushes and other hormonal symptoms need medical management, which we do not provide. We focus on the visible and comfort-related changes, and plan any treatment around the care you already have.
Which treatment is best for me?
That depends on what bothers you most. EMFEMME 360 focuses on intimate comfort. For skin, face and body changes, our guides to ageing skin, skin laxity and stubborn fat explain the options. At your consultation we will talk through your priorities and give you an honest recommendation.
Can I have treatment if I am taking HRT?
Taking HRT does not usually stop you from having these treatments, but please tell us about every medicine you take, including HRT and vaginal oestrogen. We check your full medical history before recommending anything.
When will I see results?
Treatments that stimulate collagen work gradually, so changes usually build over the weeks and months after a course. Results vary from person to person, and we will give you realistic expectations at your consultation.
Can treatments be combined?
Yes. Many women combine intimate treatment with a face or body treatment. We plan and space treatments so each works well and your skin has time to recover. You can also read our guides to ageing skin and skin laxity.
How do I book?
Start with a complimentary consultation at our Coleraine or Derry/Londonderry clinic, or call us on 028 7051 2101.
YOUR FIRST STEP
Begin with a complimentary consultation
Sit down with one of our medical team, talk through what you would like to change, and leave with an honest, personalised plan. No cost, no pressure, and no obligation to book.
Treatments are for adults aged 18 and over and are only offered after a face-to-face consultation.
DERRY/LONDONDERRY
50 Victoria Gate
Derry, BT47 2TP
07702 529535
COLERAINE
6–8 Dunmore Street
Coleraine, BT52 1EL
028 7051 2101
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