NATURAL AGING AFFECTS THE WHOLE FACE
As we age, different parts of the face lose shape and fullness – leading to lines, wrinkles, and a less youthful appearance. In many cases, this is because our bodies aren’t producing as much hyaluronic acid (HA) as they used to. HA attracts moisture and less of it means that our features begin to sag and droop.
Cheeks – Loss of collagen, thinning of underlying fat, and decreasing bone volume can lead to a reduction of volume in the cheeks, giving a sunken appearance.
Nasolabial Folds (smile lines) – Through volume loss and aging over time, the skin of our cheeks may drape over to becoming nasolabial folds (smile lines), creating a tired looking face with wrinkles between the nose and mouth.
Lips – As we age, our lips may lose shape and there can be an increase in small vertical lines around the mouth, while the corners sag.