Study finds many women mistake menopause-related skin changes for ageing

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  A Galderma-supported study found that 56% of women surveyed had mistaken menopause-related skin changes for signs of ageing.

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  Fewer than a third, 29%, recognized menopause as the cause of those changes.

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  Half of women were unaware that hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can affect the skin.

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  The study said 82% agreed that understanding the difference between menopause-related changes and general ageing would help them make informed skincare decisions.

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  A clinical trial found that a sequence of Restylane Skinboosters followed by Sculptra improved skin hydration and remodeling in menopausal women.

Who

Women experiencing menopause-related skin changes, and researchers led by Dr. Andreas Nikolis.

What

Research found many women mistake menopause-related skin changes for ageing. A clinical trial assessed a sequenced injectable treatment approach.

When

The article was published on October 13, 2026. The study timing is not stated.

Where

The trial assessed treatment across the face and décolletage. The study location is not stated.

Why

The research examined awareness of menopause-related skin changes and reported on a treatment approach for those changes.

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