Signs Of Ageing
As we age our face tends to become thinner and develop fine lines and wrinkles. Click on areas of the image below, this shows the main ways our face ages. Read below about extrinsic ageing, intrinsic ageing, dynamic wrinkles, static wrinkles and folds.
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Click on the sections of the face to find out about each area.
Glabellar WrinklesThe glabellar region is the area of skin between the eyebrows just above the nose. Glabellar lines and wrinkles develop as we age. The lines are most prominent when we frown. Treatments include Botox (Botulinum toxins) injections to relax the muscles smooth the skin.
Hooded EyelidsOur eye lids droop, the skin becomes wrinkled as we age. The skin becomes thinner and puffiness and eye bags may appear on the lower lids causing ‘eye bags’ under the eyes. Find out more about Eyelid surgery also known as Blepharoplasty
Forehead WrinklesThese lines are most prominent when we frown. Treatments include Botox (Botulinum toxins)- injections to relax the muscles smooth the skin.
Crows Feet (corners of the eyes)Treatments include Botox (Botulinum toxins)- injections to relax the muscles smooth the skin. Chemical Peels can also smooth the skin by removing wrinkles. Find out more about Botox
Deep nose to mouth lines - nasolabial foldsDeep nose to mouth lines develop as we grow older. Treatments include Dermal Fillers to plump and smooth the skin. Find out more about Derma Fillers
JowlsJoweling in the lower aspect of the face. The skin at the side of the face sags and hangs down along or below the jawline. There are a variety of treatments which vary depending on the severity of the jowls. These include a facelift or a threadlift. Find out more about Facelifts and Threadlifts
LipoatrophyAs we get older the lips begin to turn downward and fine lines begin to appear around the edges. Lip augmentation plumps the lips and smooths lines. Find out more about Dermal Filler
CheeksAs the face ages, cheekbone will loose firmness causing deep folds around the nose to mouth area. The best approach is to volumise the cheekbone resulting in a more youthful appearance. There are two options to treat this problem: dermal fillers can be used to volumise and lift the cheek area. Alternatively, Radiesse treatments can also be used and is more cost effective for the patient.
Oral CommissuresOral commissures develop as a result of lipoatrophy in the lower face. The solution is similar to treating cheek laxity. There are two solutions: dermal fillers and Radiesse. Find out about Radiesse for treating Oral Commissures
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Skin ageing is complex and dynamic and it is important that you choose a physician who understands the dynamics of ageing and who is trained to assess the face and provide complete solution to his/her client. There are two types of ageing extrinsic ageing and intrinsic ageing. Intrinsic ageingIntrinsic ageingis natural ageing resulting from hormonal changes, tissue loss, decreased fat cells and genetics. Extrinsic AgeingExtrinsic ageing relates to external factors such as sun damage, smoking, poor lifestyle habits and free radical damage. It is external ageing that make one look older than their age due mainly to sun damage and poor lifestyle. WrinklesWrinkles usually appear around the eyes and upper lip area mainly due to external factors such as smoking and sun exposure. Dynamic wrinkles Dynamic WrinklesDynamic wrinkles are the wrinkles that are caused by movements of facial muscles, the lines caused by expressions such as smiling and frowning—crow's feet, forehead lines, and lip wrinkles. Dynamic wrinkles in the upper face can be treated with Botox® as a preventative measure to prevent static wrinkles. Static WrinklesStatic wrinkles are due to lack of elasticity of the skin caused by sun damage, smoking, and genetics. Static facial wrinkles are visible regardless of muscle contraction. These types of wrinkle are very difficult to treat with products such as Botox® because this treatment only paralyze the muscle therefore preventing muscle movements and do not volumize the area. It is important that you understand this when you speak to your clinician since many clinicians depending on their training will respond to your request for Botox® even though the treatment might not be appropriate for you. |
FoldsA third type of skin ageing, called skin folds, is often due to sagging of the underlying facial structures, causing the deep grooves between the nose and mouth known as nasolabial folds, often called smile lines. Folds are created due to volume loss in the cheek and lower face resulting in nasolabial folds and jowling around the mouth area. The best solution for treating this problem is to volumize the cheeks and lower faces creating a non-surgical lift of the face. A skilled clinician should know who to achieve this result with the proper training. FatAs we get older we tend to put on body weight, however the face tend to become thinner since we lose collagen and elastin in the dermis and the fat producing cells in the subcutaneous thed to reduce productivity resulting in a more thin and fragile skin quality. The loss of compactness in the dermis and subcutaneous tend to make the epidermis of the skin appear flaccid and aged. The underlying structure of the skin is what makes the epidermis appear youthful and toned. Moisture LossIt is not just tissue loss that makes the skin look older. Loss of moisture due to decrease hyaluronic acid will make the skin look dry and dehydrated. Hyaluronic Acid is an intercellular fluid in the skin and its main function in the dermis is to hydrate the skin resulting in the velvet smooth look of youth. However, ageing is not all bad news. Hopefully, we have gained experience, charm and knowledge in replacement of youth and the advancement in the world of anti-ageing science and non-surgical medicine has advanced so much that one does not have to look aged at any stage of their life. |
Topical Treatments Cosmeceuticals anti ageing Skin Moisturiser Vitamin Creams Wrinkle Creams Sunscreen to prevent skin damage. Texturing Procedures AHA Peels ICP peeling system Microdermabrasion Combined with topical treatments. Volumisers Radiesse for hand and facial volumising Sculptra for facial volumising
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Muscle Relaxants-Wrinkle Treatments Presently there are three companies manufacturing muscle relaxants in the cosmetic market –Botox®/Vistabel,Xeomin and Dysport®/Azzalure with Botox® being the most popular.
Skin Stimulation and Hydration
Cosmetic Surgery
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