There are numerous factors that influence the rate at which your face may age, ranging from genetic predisposition to certain lifestyle choices. Due to these unique distinctions, which vary from person to person, some older patients may look younger than their peers — or individuals who are still in their twenties and thirties may appear older than those in their forties and fifties. Generally speaking, facial aging can be caused by one or all of the following:
- Less collagen production: Over time, the body produces less collagen. Unfortunately, this often causes the face to lose elasticity and underlying support.
- Unprotected sun exposure: Sun damage is among the most prominent causes of facial aging, which is why we recommend always wearing sun protection like a high-SPF sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses.
- Smoking, poor diet, lifestyle habits: Stress, excessive alcohol, smoking, an unhealthy diet, and poor sleep quality can all affect the natural aging process. A healthy, active lifestyle can go a long way in enhancing skin health and slowing down facial aging.
While facial aging is inevitable, aesthetic treatments can help slow down the process. Considered the most powerful facial rejuvenation procedure available, facelift surgery can be highly effective in smoothing jowls and restoring a sharp, sleek contour in the lower face. If your concerns include a loss of youthful fullness in the face, marionette lines, or nasolabial folds, treatments like fat transfer and non-surgical fillers can help replace depleted facial volume. Alternatively, med spa treatments like laser skin resurfacing and microneedling can help renew the tone and texture of the facial skin, giving you a more healthy and radiant complexion.
Board-certified Scottsdale plastic surgeon Geoffrey Leber, MD, FACS understands that it can be very distressing to no longer recognize yourself in the mirror. Our fully equipped aesthetic practice offers a range of both surgical and non-surgical services to reverse prominent signs of aging — such as jowls, skin laxity, volume loss, and wrinkles — and bring forth a brighter, more refreshed appearance. Contact Dr. Leber at our Scottsdale office today to learn more, or to book an appointment.