Ageing is more than skin deep

The face is one of the first parts of the body to show signs of ageing. As we age, its easy to focus on visible signs such as wrinkles. However, the  signs of ageing are  often the result of changes to the deeper layers of the face

Facial ageing in 20s

In their early twenties , patients should be making the most of their  Smooth contours, glowing skin ,full cheek and lips.

Explain that while its fun to bare it, prevention and making sunscreen essential will ensure the skin stays healthy through life .In their mid to late twenties patients may see changes in their skin-  feels drier ,signs of sun damage , or early signs of lines .

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) naturally occurring in skin is a key molecule responsible for skin moisture as well as skin ageing , and it starts declining from the age of25.

FACIAL AGEING in 30s

Patients may begin to notice gravity taking a toll on their face, especially in the brows and chin areas.

Skin may appear less supple with a few broken capillaries or larger pores beginning to develop

Thin lines may appear to form including crow’s feet and smile lines.

With increasing age (> 25 years) skin loses its ability to produce the optimum amount of hyaluronic acid, dehydration occurs and skin thins and wrinkles occur.

FACIAL AGEING in 40s

Hormones can be challenging for patients and in the years leading into menopause ,they may start to notice signs of their life experiences appearing  on their faces .Laughter and expression lines will start to become more obvious with cheeks and eyelids beginning to sag ,jowls beginning to form and the tip of the nose starting to droop daily use of sunscreen and a dedicated skin care routine will be vital to preserving beautiful skin .When the  body does not produce sufficient hyaluronic acid , skin loses moisture ,and skin ageing begins .

FACIAL AGEING in 50s

There are changes occurring beyond the surface of the skin including muscles, fat pads, and bone structure .In their 50s, the expressive wrinkles can deepen and they notice less volume in their mid-face and cheek areas . A proper skin care regime with sun protective measures to prevent sun damage and to stop the progression of existing hyperpigmentation becomes essential. When the body does not produce sufficient hyaluronic acid, skin loses moisture and skin ageing begins .

FACIAL AGEING in 60s

A time to age gracefully.

Broken blood vessels may appear on the face and and age spots may develop around the hair line and neck.Wrinkles will deepen in the upper Face  while skin may continue to lose the  youthful volume and elasticity around the cheeks and sings of sagging skin will be more obvious .