INTRODUCTION
The World Health Organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.1 This holistic definition of health is relevant to aesthetic treatments, which are often inaccurately deemed trivial or superfluous. Physical appearance has direct correlations with social and psychological health, and aesthetic treatments can substantially improve a person’s self-esteem, social functioning, and quality of life, all essential tenets to overall wellness.2,3 Thus, the profound benefits that aesthetic treatments offer should not be overlooked due to their elective nature.
With an aging population, more women than ever are seeking minimally invasive ways to maintain a healthy, youthful aesthetic. According to market research, the global anti-aging industry reached a value of $58.5 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach $88.3 billion by 2026.4 While a variety of anti-aging therapies exist, researchers are continually seeking novel cosmeceuticals. Because age-related declines in hormones, particularly in the postmenopausal period, have significant aesthetic consequences on women, including skin aging, weight gain, and muscle loss, the role hormones play in maintaining a healthy female aesthetic has piqued the interest
With an aging population, more women than ever are seeking minimally invasive ways to maintain a healthy, youthful aesthetic. According to market research, the global anti-aging industry reached a value of $58.5 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach $88.3 billion by 2026.4 While a variety of anti-aging therapies exist, researchers are continually seeking novel cosmeceuticals. Because age-related declines in hormones, particularly in the postmenopausal period, have significant aesthetic consequences on women, including skin aging, weight gain, and muscle loss, the role hormones play in maintaining a healthy female aesthetic has piqued the interest
