Surely, if we all had it our way, we’d never have to worry about our faces losing volume. We’d live full lives with youthful looking faces. They would be complete with full cheeks, full lips, high cheek bones, defined chins and sharp jawlines. Our faces would also be completely void of dark circles under the eyes and deep lines and wrinkles around our mouths.
But life doesn’t always work out the way we want it to, does it? For many of us, aging is coupled with volume loss in our faces. So, what factors lead to volume loss in the face?
Hormonal changes and estrogen depletion.
There’s nothing we can do about aging. The older we get, the more our hormones deplete. Hormones impact the quality of the fat we produce and where in the body we produce it. In addition, illness, medication and being underweight can contribute to the fat pads around the eyes and cheeks. This reduces them in size. Meanwhile, other areas like our lower faces and necks can expand in size.
Hamilton Square, New Jersey’s Kessel Dermatology adds that estrogen depletion is another issue affecting facial volume. “As you age as a woman, your body doesn’t produce as much estrogen, which helps the fat in your face stay in place,” they say on their site, “Without as much estrogen, you can experience facial volume loss.”
Bad habits, stress and the environment.
Your living style plays a huge role in the volume loss your face may be experiencing. Are you a cigarette smoker? Are you under a lot of stress? If you’ve answered “yes” to either question, you’re not doing your face any favours. Smoking and stress can produce free radicals that break down collagen and elastin. This reduces what is known as the “Biological Velcro”. It holds our tissues up and prevents gravitational descent.
This doesn’t absolve environmental causes from being culprits of facial volume loss. Both the sun’s UV rays and pollution are known to reduce volume in the face. It’s wise to remember the importance of sunscreen all year long. Yes, even during the wintertime, you should use a minimum SPF 15 lotion to ward off sun damage. It should go without saying, but allow us to remind you that you should also avoid tanning beds.
When the summertime rolls around, be sure to minimize sun exposure to the face. “While many people like having that sun-kissed glow that comes along with tanning, spending too much time in the sun can make the fat in your face wear away and cause your skin to sag,” says Kessel Dermatology.
Take advantage of our November special!
Until the end of the month, if you buy one Deluxe or Platinum HydraFacial treatment, you will receive complimentary take-home Perk! You can choose either a Lip Perk or an Eye Perk treatment add-on. If you have any questions or would like to book an appointment, please don’t hesitate to call Aurora Skin & Vein at 403-358-5818. You may also email us at amlvc@telus.net.