Science of Aging
Nobody Understands Your Concerns About Aging Like We Do
Gravity and time affect us all, but you have the power to control the signs of aging. It is our goal to help you discover a deeper understanding of the complexities of your body, your skin, and how we can help to maintain your youthful radiance.
Behind The Skin: What We Know About Aging
As we grow older, our skin goes through changes:
It becomes thinner
Skin loses fat and becomes “sunken”
It doesn't look as smooth as before
Our facial structure shrinks and bones lose strength.
As the structure of our facial features begin to decline, we notice the signs of aging:
Our veins and bones become more visible
It takes longer for scratches, cuts, or bumps to heal
Wrinkles, dryness, age spots, and even cancer begin to develop
With Age Your Facial Structure Changes
In a youthful face, the volume tends to elevate, concentrating mostly in the mid and upper regions. This balance is commonly known as the "Triangle of Youth."
However, as we age, the volume gradually shifts downwards, emphasizing the lower face and creating a sense of heaviness around our jawline and the edges of our mouth. This shift is often referred to as the "Square of Age."
By comprehending the underlying changes occurring beneath the skin and identifying the specific areas where volume diminishes, we can strategically replenish the lost volume, effectively restoring a more youthful appearance.
Aging Explained: What Is Going On?
Fat and Skin Diminishes
Fat: As the face ages fat deposits diminish, causing gaps, sagging, and loss of contour. Dermal fillers strategically restore volume, rejuvenating the facial shape, enhancing contour, and reducing shadows.
Skin: With age, the skin loses elasticity, and becomes thinner, drier, and prone to wrinkles. The natural renewal process slows down, leading to a dull complexion. Sun exposure, lifestyle factors, and genetics contribute to age spots and pigmentation issues.
Collagen: You begin losing collagen at 20 years old. Every year after that we lose collagen at a rate of 1% per year, meaning by age 45, you may have lost 25% of your collagen! This leads to a noticeable decline in a youthful appearance and increased wrinkles.
Muscle and Bone Sink and Carve
Aging causes facial bone recession, leading to sunken features and less definition. Bones begin to carve features underneath the face, lending to the “Square of Age” phenomena of aging faces.
Facial muscles weaken with age, causing sagging skin, wrinkles, and lines. Muscle mass decline, loss of elasticity, and gravity contribute to visible signs of aging, impacting facial contour and appearance.
The Signs Of Aging Can Be Treated
Skin
Rejuvenate your skin by restoring a youthful, smooth, and plump appearance. Enhance the process with medical-grade skincare at The Lux MedSpa, with growth factors, peptides, and skin peels for optimal results.
Fat and Collagen
Reverse the effects of aging with targeted fat treatments and collagen restoration. Restore facial volume, contours, and rejuvenate skin for a youthful, radiant transformation.
Bone
The effects of aging on bone structure can be concealed with our advanced treatments. Our expertly chosen fillers restore volume to areas affected by bone loss, resulting in a youthful, transformative appearance.