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At different points in our lives our appearance changes in different ways. In our 20s we begin to see changes such as a decrease in skin hydration, sun damage and hormonal skin changes, all of which can speed up the onset of ageing. Through our 30s and 40s we experience more prominent signs including decreased elasticity, broken capillaries and increased pore size. Wrinkles and volume loss also begin to appear. By our 50s and 60s the affects on each of the layers – the skin, volume, muscle and bone – become apparent. These changes influence each area of the face differently.

The upper face

The signs of ageing that we notice in the upper face are generally a result of muscle contraction, weakening of the ligaments and loss of fullness in soft tissue, which cause the appearance of horizontal and vertical wrinkles. This is when we start to notice the wrinkles around our eyes that form when we smile, and the lines between our eyebrows as a result of frowning. The height of the eyebrows also reduces over time, which can create a tired or “hooded” look to our eye area.

The mid face

Understanding the ageing of the mid face is important as the perception of facial attractiveness is generally based around the synergy between the eyes, nose, lips and cheek bones. The primary causes of the appearance of ageing here are changes in the bone structure, reduced soft tissue volume and the movement of fat. One of the first noticeable signs is the development of the “nasolabial fold” (the fold of skin that runs from the edge of the nose to the corner of the mouth). This is formed when the fat and soft tissue that normally sits high on our cheeks starts to lower. This is often combined with the formation of “tear-troughs” – areas of volume loss under the eyes (often perceived as dark circles) – and a general reduction in the youthful fullness of the cheek area.

The lower face

It's typically in our 40s and 50s that our lower face begins to show visible signs of ageing as our muscle tone decreases. In the lower face, loss of volume and loosening of the ligaments cause soft tissue to accumulate near the jaw and chin to form jowls. This loss of volume can also give the impression that the chin is widening.

The lips are a key focus point when communicating and especially in terms of attraction. Over time the outer layer of the lips becomes thinner and corners of the mouth can begin to drop (into a mouth frown). The v-shaped area of the upper lip (known as cupid's bow) begins to flatten out and our lips become elongated and lose their youthful fullness. Vertical lip lines can also begin to appear, which is what causes lipstick to bleed.

Facial Ageing Cosmetic & Laser Medical Centres provides laser skin treatments for the following facial ageing problems:

Brow Droop
Cheek Enhancement
Dark Circles Under Eyes
Lower Face
Neck
Volume Loss
Wrinkles and Lines