Layers

The layers in your face and how changes occur over time.

Your skin is a complex organ that is supported by different layers that provide structure (bone), movement (muscle), volume (deep layers of the dermis), texture and complexion (epidermis).

Externally, skin pigmentation and texture can be affected by sun damage. As we look deeper, another change with age is the loss of volume. When we are young we have smooth contours, and our cheeks and upper face are full of volume. However, with age this can shift, and a loss of volume can make the skin thinner and the effects of gravity more obvious.

There are also changes to the facial muscles that decrease in strength and tone, reducing the support they provide to the soft tissues above them. Repeated action of the facial muscles means that dynamic wrinkles (formed during facial expressions) can form static wrinkles (wrinkles and folds that are present at rest).

At the core of our facial structure is bone, forming the ‘foundation’ over which the other layers sit. As we age, the foundation becomes less prominent which can affect the look of fullness and balance of our features.

Talk to your clinician about the facial changes that occur over time and the treatment options available to rejuvenate the different layers of your face.

Do you have other areas of interest?

Are you interested in information on treatment possibilities relating to any of the following?

If so, please call Wrinkledoctor on 1800 wrinkle (1800 974 655) to make an appointment.

• Forehead lines
• Mouth frown
• Crow’s feet
• Lower face ageing (e.g. Jowls & Jawline)
• Frown lines
• Chin
• Brow
• Neck ageing
• Skin texture & quality
• Cheek volume
• Leg veins
• Nose
• Permanent hair removal
• Lip ageing
• Nasolabial folds (folds running from the nose to the sides of the mouth)
• Lip lines
• Lip enhancement

Things are looking up for the upper face.

What are your best facial features? Chances are in that list is your eyes. Although they command our attention, the surrounding upper face allows them to ‘shine’. The eyes, forehead, eyebrows and under-eye area work in harmony to give an open, friendly, approachable look. However, over time natural facial changes associated with ageing can give the impression that we are tired, sad or even angry – even when we’re not!

So what happens? Over time, the repeated contraction of muscles in the upper face when we make facial expressions can cause the formation of facial lines and wrinkles, which can be obvious even at rest. The decrease in soft tissue volume (naturally occurring complex sugars and under-skin fat) which happens naturally over time, also contributes to the development of upper facial lines. Another cause is damage from sun exposure and smoking. These can also alter skin texture and skin pigmentation (apparent as dark circles under the eyes, freckles or sunspots). To help keep your upper face glowing, start by protecting your skin from sun damage and quit or don’t start smoking.

There is plenty to talk about regarding rejuvenation possibilities for the upper face so please discuss these with your clinician.