Aging is an inevitable part of life, but there is nothing wrong with wanting to look and feel attractive and youthful for as long as possible. At Graper Harper Cosmetic Surgery, our team of top-rated plastic surgeons and medical aestheticians can help you to feel happier and more confident when unwanted signs of premature aging do emerge. In this blog, our experts discuss what changes you may notice first on your face/head, as well as which procedures (many of which are non-surgical with little to no downtime) can help you to maintain a youthful glow.
Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Your skin will lose elasticity slowly, with your first lines appearing in the area where your facial muscles are most active: your forehead. Lines that used to only appear when you made certain facial expressions start to linger for longer due to thinning skin. To minimize horizontal lines across your forehead and vertical frown lines between your brows, our experts recommend Botox or brow lift.
Facial Volume Loss
In your younger years, your face has more volume, affectionately referred to as baby fat. Unfortunately, the fat pads that give your face its appealing shape slowly droop over time, causing your cheeks and even your lips to look less plump. The best treatments for restoring volume are dermal fillers or fat grafting.
Age Spots
Wearing sunscreen is not just about preventing skin care — it can also protect the youthfulness of your skin. Without protection, the sun’s UV rays accelerate your production of melanin, which can cause darker brown spots on your skin. To reverse this hyperpigmentation, try a minimally invasive treatment that can improve the tone of your skin like microneedling or Halo laser.
Crow’s Feet
Your skin is already thinner surrounding your eyes, so it is especially prone to wrinkles. Web-like lines at the outer corners of your eye, known as crow’s feet, may strike even earlier than you’d expect. Botox is an easy injectable treatment that temporarily immobilizes some of the muscles, allowing these lines to fade.
Gray Hair
Pigment cells give your hair follicles their natural color, but these cells gradually die as you get older. The lack of pigmentation leaves new hair to grow in either gray, silver, or white. Although timelines differ, most people notice their first gray hairs during their thirties. There is no need for surgery to address this cosmetic issue — hair dye will do just fine.
Speak to the Aging Experts at Graper Harper Cosmetic Surgery
Although our team includes some of the finest plastic surgeons in North Carolina, the extent of your aging usually depends on whether we recommend a surgical or less invasive alternative. If you have found early signs of aging on your face and want to maintain an appearance that is as youthful as you feel on the inside, come speak to our aesthetic specialists to devise a treatment plan that feels right for you. Call 704-375-7111 today.