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Why Does My Face Sag With Age?

Sagging skin is one of the many signs of aging. In most cases, sagging skin appears slowly and over a long period. You may notice the skin under your chin is not as tight as it once was, or the skin under your eyelids may start to fall. The places most affected by sagging skin are often the areas of the face that show emotion. The skin around your eyebrows, mouth, cheeks and forehead moves several times a day, every time you change your expression. As a result, the skin in these areas is likely to lose its elasticity sooner than the skin in other areas. So why does skin sag with age?

Losing Elasticity

Your skin’s elasticity is what allows it to bounce back after being pulled, pinched or stretched. It works just like an elastic waistband. Over time, your body begins to lose the elasticity and stops bouncing back as easily. The more the skin is stretched, the sooner it will lose its elasticity. Once the elasticity is gone, there is no way to get it back. Nothing can stop your skin from sagging as you age completely, but there are certain things that can help slow the process or repair sagging skin to make it look as if it has not lost its elasticity and is still young and healthy.

Treatments

Treatments to repair sagging skin are common and effective. Surgery is often an option and some of the most common surgeries for skin that sags include brow lifts, facelifts, Botox and filler injections. Surgery is not for everyone and some prefer to rely on preventative maintenance instead of repair treatments. Some of the best ways to slow the process include, avoiding sun damage, facials with microdermabrasion, use of firming creams and lotions.

As your body ages, you will start to notice many changes. The most noticeable changes are the ones that affect the appearance. Sagging skin is an act of nature and something everything will eventually experience as they age. While there is no way to stop your skin from sagging as you get older, it is not something to stress or worry about. Taking care of your skin while you are young will prolong sagging skin, and once your skin does start to sag, there are treatment options and procedures to help repair it. What is your skincare routine?

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