Signs of facial aging often develop at a different rate for each patient — while some individuals don’t notice changes until their thirties and forties, others observe visible indications of age as early as their late twenties. Genetic predisposition certainly plays a role in how quickly you develop signs of aging, but other causes often include:
- Depleted collagen production: Lower levels of collagen and elastin in the body not only reduce skin elasticity, but also cause the redistribution of facial fat and a loss of volume. This affects the tone and texture of the skin, sometimes creating a sunken look in the temples, cheeks, and underneath the eyes.
- Sun damage: Sun damage is the primary cause of photoaging, which describes the premature aging of your skin due to UV rays. Unfortunately, photoaging often occurs in the most visible areas of the body, including the face and neck.
- Natural formation of facial expressions: Repeated facial expressions are often the catalyst for overactive facial muscles, which cause wrinkles like frown lines, crow’s feet, and creases along the brow to develop.
- Smoking: Unsurprisingly, smoking causes the skin to absorb nicotine and can make your complexion look less firm, hydrated, and healthy.
- Poor diet: Studies suggest that skin health can be adversely affected by a poor diet, particularly a diet high in fats, salts, and sugars. For this reason, Dr. Savetsky recommends a well-balanced diet replete with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
The good news is many of these concerns can be improved with in-office, non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatments at our NYC practice. Services like injectable fillers, BOTOX® Cosmetic, RF microneedling, laser skin resurfacing, chemical peels, and high-quality skincare products can help renew the tone and texture of your complexion to achieve a natural, radiant glow. For more significant concerns like loose skin and jowling, a facelift and neck lift can be very transformative in restoring support for the face and taking years off your appearance. Dr. Savetsky also achieves top-notch results with other procedures, such as blepharoplasty and brow lift surgery, to address signs of aging in the upper and mid-face as well.
Over time, internal and external factors can cause wrinkles, jowls, loose skin, and nasolabial creases, among other premature signs of facial aging. Dr. Ira Savetsky provides an effective solution for any aesthetic concern you may have, so don’t hesitate to contact our New York City office to book an initial consultation.