Our skin naturally begins to lose its elasticity, which will lead to wrinkles, and repeated facial expressions, sun exposure, smoking, poor diet, and dehydration will accelerate the natural aging process and cause early wrinkles.
Our skin ages in different ways:
Wrinkles – The skin loses some of its elasticity causing wrinkles and fine lines, the skin becomes thinner and drier, and new wrinkles are often found around the neck, eyes, forehead, mouth and lips. Frequent fine motor movements of the face, which are repeated over the years, are often the cause of these lines.
Eye lines – Wrinkles appear at the outer corners of the eyes, caused by squinting in sunlight, reading in low light, or looking at the computer screen.
Expression lines – Frowning frequently when concentrating or worrying can cause deep furrows on the forehead.
Mouth lines – Fine lines around the edges of the mouth and lips are usually caused by smoking, pursing the lips, or pursing the lips when drinking through a straw.
Loss of volume
As we approach our 30s, one of the most dramatic changes in the skin is the loss of collagen. Collagen production begins to decline over time, leaving fine lines and wrinkles and a loss of skin elasticity. Our skin will begin to lose its volume due to the loss of fat and tissue under the skin. This lost volume can make the face look gaunt and hollow, especially around the eyes and cheeks.
The loss of facial volume causes:
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Permanent parentheses lines on the face at rest.
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Sagging skin after sudden weight loss
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The cheeks flatten out over time.
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Hollow to appear under the eyes.
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Sinking
As we age, our skin loses collagen and elastin, which keeps it soft, smooth, and youthful. Aging and gravity cause the facial muscles to weaken, causing the skin to sag a little more each day.
Causes of sagging skin:
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Fine lines and wrinkles form on the skin.
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The pores of the skin often appear larger.
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Grooves and grooves begin to form around the eyes, neck, and mouth.
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Blur in the jaw line.
The natural rate of aging causes some of our wrinkles, sagging, and loss of volume, but there are some characteristics of aging that are completely beyond our control; like genetics, anatomy and gravity. However, there are cosmetic procedures available that can help slow down the aging process.
Botox – When we relax our facial muscles, lines and wrinkles do not appear. These signs of facial aging can be easily reduced or eliminated by botox treatment, resulting in a natural and more youthful appearance.
Dermal fillers – Precise placement of fillers gives a natural filler appearance to hollows in sunken cheeks and under the eyes and smooths deep furrows, giving you dramatic results.
Accent skin tightening – We can use this as a standalone treatment or in combination with other treatments such as chemical peels or microdermabrasion to improve results. These are excellent ways to tone, tighten and smooth our skin. Gives skin a rejuvenated firmness with the toned look of youth.