With your 40th birthday behind you, you’re looking in the mirror and wondering what happened to the teenager or young 20-something you once were. In their place sits a middle-aged person with fine lines and crow’s feet. You may have lost fat under the skin, and your face may look hollow or gaunt in places. You don’t have to see this each time you look in a mirror. There are facial rejuvenation treatments that can improve your skin and revitalize your face with a more youthful appearance. Here’s a look at some of the best treatments available, including surgical and non-surgical.
Aging and Facial Changes After 40
It’s no secret that your body and skin change as you age. Some of the changes you can expect to see in your face and skin include:
- Loss of fat deposits
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Crow’s feet
- Jowls
- Loose fat around the neck
- Droopy eyelids
Surgical Options
For dramatic long-term results, surgical options are always a popular choice. These are usually same-day procedures performed at the hospital or clinic. Check out a couple of the most common:
Facelift
You can get a total facelift, a mini, and top or bottom facelift. During this surgical procedure, the doctor pulls back the skin and removes part of it. This stretching of the skin can mitigate the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
Eyelid Surgery
One sign of aging is the extension of the skin on your eyelid, which can give you the appearance of a droopy eyelid. During the surgery, excess skin is removed to provide you with a smooth eyelid and no excess skin.
Neck Lift
As the elasticity of the skin around the neck loosens, you can see bits of skin hanging loose or creating the appearance of pouches. A necklift removes the extra skin and smooths it. The surgical scar is placed behind the hair on the back of the neck.
Non-Surgical Enhancements
There are small skin treatments that enhance your look and make you appear younger without the need for surgery. These options usually call for the improvement of a specific area. Learn more now:
Botox
Most commonly used around the forehead and eyes, Botox is an injectable that’s been used reliably for decades to minimize the look of wrinkles and crow’s feet. The injection freezes the muscles and smoothes the look of the lines on your face and around your eyes.
Fillers
Used on specific areas of the face as needed, fillers are a long-term solution for locations where your skin sags or you have noticeable wrinkles. These fillers can include collagen, calcium hydroxylapatite, or hyaluronic acid. The doctor carefully injects the filler into open pockets under the skin.
Laser Treatments
Laser treatments can be used in two ways. You can use laser treatment to remove the outer layer of skin to get rid of discoloration, wrinkles, and damaged skin. It can also heat the underlying layers of skin to build collagen and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and sagging.
Combining Treatments Safely
You can combine treatments safely if you have more than one problem area, or to get intensive treatment in one specific place. For example, you might consider eyelid surgery and Botox to keep the crow’s feet at bay. When you choose a facility for your facial rejuvenation, the staff can help you review your options and take the next steps.
Maintaining a Youthful, Natural Appearance
You can pick and choose the rejuvenation treatments that you want to help you maintain your youthful appearance. Whether it’s surgical or non-surgical, you need a partner you can trust. At 360 Surgery Center, our highly-skilled team can provide you with outstanding results and answer all of your questions during each step in the process. Contact us now to get started.
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