Non-invasive measurement of Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs) for comprehensive skin biological age assessment

What is Glycation?

Glycation is a key biomarker of skin aging, where sugar molecules attach to collagen and elastin fibers, causing them to become stiff and brittle. This process creates Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs) that accumulate in your skin over time, accelerating the aging process and reducing skin elasticity.

Our non-invasive glycation analysis measures AGE accumulation in your skin, providing crucial insights into your skin's biological age and structural integrity. By measuring glycation, Dr. Zolman can identify the root causes of skin aging and develop targeted interventions to reduce AGE accumulation, restore skin elasticity, and reverse your skin's biological age.

What Glycation Analysis Reveals

Glycation analysis provides unique insights into skin aging:

Skin Stiffness

Measures the rigidity of collagen and elastin fibers, indicating the degree of glycation damage

AGE Accumulation

Detects advanced glycation end-products that accelerate aging and damage skin structure

Structural Integrity

Evaluates the health of your skin's support matrix and collagen network

Biological Age

Provides a more accurate measure of skin aging than chronological age alone

Treatment Response

Tracks how interventions reduce glycation and improve skin elasticity over time

How Glycation Affects Skin

Understanding glycation is essential for effective anti-ageing treatment:

The Glycation Process

Cause: Sugar molecules bind to collagen and elastin proteins

Effect: Creates stiff, cross-linked structures that cannot function properly

AGE Formation

Process: Glycated proteins form advanced glycation end-products

Impact: AGEs accumulate and cause progressive skin damage

Visible Signs

Symptoms: Loss of elasticity, sagging, wrinkles, and dull skin tone

Progression: Accelerates with high sugar intake, UV exposure, and time

The Analysis Process

Preparation

No special preparation is required. The skin area to be measured is cleaned and prepared.

Measurement

A non-invasive device measures AGE levels through the skin using specialised technology.

Analysis

Results are compared against age-matched databases to determine your skin's biological age.

Results Review

Detailed discussion with Dr Zolman's team about your glycation levels and strategies to reduce AGE accumulation.