Aging is a natural part of life, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy or welcome, especially when the evidence is written on your face. Naturally, we want to prevent facial aging as best we can—and there are plenty of options. Today, aesthetic medicine is incredibly advanced and accessible to many, but the tradeoff is that it can be overwhelming trying to figure out what will work best for you.
If you’re looking for a quick fix for facial aging, you likely won’t find it. But you can choose precise, effective treatments suited to your specific facial aging concerns and age range. The result: a refreshed, confident you who ages with grace.
Researching the perfect procedure can only get you so far; in the end, you need to choose a provider you trust to deliver the best results. Our team of board-certified plastic surgeons, nurses, and master estheticians at Aesthetic Surgery Centre & Medical Spa is here to help you create the perfect facial rejuvenation or prejuvenation routine that works for you and your goals. Our multidisciplinary approach to aesthetic medicine means we have a wide range of experts, technologies, and techniques to provide a custom, safe, and satisfying facial rejuvenation experience.
When we talk about preventing facial aging, we’re not really talking about blocking the aging process, because no cosmetic procedure can do that. We’re really looking for treatments, procedures, and lifestyle habits that give you the best shot of slowing the visible process of aging: preventing wrinkles and creases, preserving collagen and elastin, and maintaining healthy skin, fat, and facial structures.
The benefit of preventing these issues is multifaceted:
We don’t want to erase our identities or even stay frozen in time at 20, but age like ourselves at a slower, more elegant pace.
As we discuss facial aging through the decades, it’s important to remember a few factors:
Our experts are ready to help you create a comprehensive facial rejuvenation routine that is specific to your needs and goals. Call Aesthetic Surgery Centre & Medical Spa today at (253) 627-2900 for the clinic, or (253)284-9230 for the MedSpa directly; or complete the contact form to request a facial rejuvenation consultation and learn your options.
Collagen and elastin production begin to slow as early as your 20s, with noticeable changes appearing around 30 or so. While most people won’t exhibit very obvious signs of aging, it’s not uncommon to see:
So while collagen has slowed, that doesn’t mean it’s gone. A good objective for preventing facial aging in your 30s is to preserve and promote collagen production with non-surgical treatments and protective skincare.
Your 30s are an excellent time to invest in a good skincare routine if you haven’t already. Professional-quality skincare products are essential for protecting your skin, addressing unique concerns, and preventing further damage.
Our aesthetic providers are experienced skincare experts who can help you create a custom skincare routine tailored to your budget, lifestyle, and needs.
Neurotoxins like BOTOX® Cosmetic can be incorporated into your routine, especially if you notice more pronounced lines around your eyes, forehead, and eyebrows. These are called dynamic wrinkles and are caused by microcontractions of the muscles when we make facial expressions. As muscles move beneath the skin, they cause the skin to bunch and form tiny wrinkles. BOTOX® Cosmetic inhibits these muscle movements, reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
BOTOX® Cosmetic, in conservative doses, is a great addition to a 30-year-old’s prejuvenation process, as it can prevent future dynamic wrinkles from forming.
Periodic in-office skin resurfacing treatments can improve skin texture, hydration, and dullness, and promote new collagen production. Microneedling is minimally invasive and prompts the skin to heal itself by promoting collagen production, while laser resurfacing exfoliates, eliminates sun spots and acne scars, and can also prompt collagen remodeling.
In your 40s, you can expect to see an increase in certain trends, such as progressively laxer skin, more obvious wrinkles and creases, and a loss of facial structure. One of the key changes people often notice in their 40s, compared to a decade earlier, is a loss of facial volume.
The objective of facial rejuvenation in your 40s should be to continue your 30s skincare, sun protection, and rejuvenation practices, with the addition of skin tightening and volume replacement.
A marker of a youthful face is fat in all the right places: rounded, lifted cheeks, plump lips, and soft contours. Losing the structure we once had can result in a sunken or more haggard appearance, as well as an increase in dramatic facial creases, especially around the mouth and nose.
Dermal fillers are an excellent way to replace some of that lost volume in a subtle way. Hyaluronic acid fillers both increase buildable volume and pull more hydration into the skin, resulting in a smoother, plumper result. They are also incredibly diverse, with a multitude of formulations, each with its own applications. Dermal fillers can be used to increase volume in the cheeks for a more youthful look, increase or restore volume in the lips for a sexy pout, and even “fill in” deeper creases (called static wrinkles) around the mouth and nose.
These injections can last for years, depending on the formula, and are best when applied in a subtle manner that can be increased gradually as needed.
As the skin loses elasticity, it doesn’t snap back into place like it used to. And while it might not be a dramatic concern, minimally invasive skin-tightening treatments can improve the appearance of mildly sagging skin while also preventing the need for more invasive measures, such as surgery.
Radiofrequency (RF) laser treatments use heat to promote collagen production by remodeling deeper facial tissues. The result is tighter skin, a stronger contour, and improved skin health.
With proper care and maintenance established in your 30s and 40s, your 50s are likely to show an acceleration of aging concerns, but not many. You’ll likely benefit from continual RF and laser resurfacing treatments to keep collagen production steady, as well as a skincare regimen that includes retinoids, vitamin C, and sun protection.
One key difference is hormonal changes, as many women go through menopause or start to experience symptoms around this age. This can lead to thinner, drier skin, which in turn causes more prominent wrinkles and sagging. While many patients can go without surgery, especially if they have maintained preventative measures early on, around age 50 is when surgical procedures might be beneficial.
This subtle procedure can have a huge impact on an aging face. The eyes and surrounding skin are very delicate and exhibit signs of aging much faster than other facial features. If upper eyelid skin is sagging or creasing, or lower eye puffiness makes you look consistently tired, blepharoplasty can help. This procedure has a quick recovery time and provides an instant refresh to tired, aging eyes.
Facelifts are the gold standard for facial rejuvenation, as they treat loose skin, jowls, and deep creases throughout the mid-face. While not every person in their 50s needs a facelift, the majority of patients who seek this procedure are between 45 and 70.
If you’re curious about whether you need a facelift or not, it’s best to take a look at the aging concerns you have as well as their severity, rather than focus on what age you are. Moderate to severe loose skin and creases are usually the two concerns that make candidacy for a facelift most common.
As many patients are battling volume loss in their 50s, Sculptra® injectables are a great option, especially as facial rejuvenation procedures like facelifts cannot increase volume. Sculptra® is formulated from poly-L-lactic acid and a gel formula, which creates a scaffold for new collagen to form; once the formula is processed and broken down, the collagen remains. This results in a long-lasting injectable that utilizes the body’s natural processes for enhancement. Sculptra® injections can be paired with other surgical and non-surgical procedures.
Around age 60 is when many patients start to seriously consider facial rejuvenation surgery. The primary issue for many people at this age is excess loose skin, which at a certain point can only be treated with surgery. Choosing the right procedure is key, as is maintaining results with appropriate skincare and minimally invasive treatments to restore volume, like dermal fillers.
A key to harmonious, natural-looking plastic surgery is to combine the right procedures together, based on your needs. Many plastic surgeons urge patients to maintain their appearances with minimally invasive procedures and then undergo their surgeries all at once to achieve a balanced result. Pairing a facelift with a brow lift, for example, is a great way to rejuvenate the entire face, not just one portion.
The deep plane facelift is becoming one of the most sought-after procedures for dramatic facial rejuvenation, for good reason. Deep plane techniques involve lifting deeper structures as one unit, restoring a youthful contour in a way that traditional techniques might not achieve.
A deep plane facelift might be ideal for patients who need more intensive facial rejuvenation or for those who want a dramatic enhancement. This procedure can treat sagging cheeks, hanging jowls, and deep nasolabial folds.
Due to genetics or neglect, the neck can exhibit aging quite obviously. Neck banding, a loose “turkey neck,” or deep creasing can affect your otherwise youthful appearance. While traditional facelifts and deep plane facelifts can treat the jawline, a neck lift might be indicated for more extensive concerns. This procedure is an excellent addition to other facial rejuvenation procedures for a cohesive result.
Many people don’t realize the benefits of a brow lift. Not only does it treat deep wrinkles and furrows between the eyebrows and on the forehead, but it also can create a better arch to the eyebrows, more elegantly framing the face. If your brows hang over your eyes, or deep creases make you appear angry, a brow lift is a great addition to your facial rejuvenation process.
The best way to determine which combination of treatments is best for you is to schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. They will examine your face and assess your current aging condition; not every patient ages the same, and just because you are in your 30s or 40s doesn’t mean you will necessarily need the treatments listed in that category. What’s important is the concerns you currently have and the goal you are trying to achieve. These factors are custom to you; therefore, you need to discuss them with an experienced practitioner.
It’s really about the lifestyle choices that negatively affect facial aging:
The above impact collagen, cellular renewal, healing processes, and more. It’s best to partake in moderation or avoid them altogether.
External and internal wellness are connected, so living a healthy lifestyle can help protect your skin and reduce the impact of facial aging. Eating well, staying hydrated, getting enough sleep, and following the recommendations of your doctor are all excellent ways to contribute to the longevity of your appearance.
Let our team of board-certified plastic surgeons and aesthetic providers help you craft a custom facial rejuvenation plan that suits you at any age. We’ll work with you to help you reach your goals while preserving your natural beauty. Call Aesthetic Surgery Centre & Medical Spa today at (253) 627-2900 for the clinic, or (253)284-9230 for the MedSpa directly; or complete the contact form to schedule a consultation.
