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There are two types of factors in facial aging, internal (or chronological) and external (or environmental):

  • Internal factors are those that happen to you over time, primarily caused by genetics and natural aging processes.
  • External factors are things in the world around you that have an impact on aging.

These two factors result in non-visible and visible effects on your face. Visible effects are those you can see with the naked eye. The speed at which these changes occur varies depending on the scope and extent of environmental factors and genetics.

Cause Non-Visible Effects Visible Effects
Internal
  • Genetics
  • Breakdown of cellular structures and processes
  • Reduced bone density
  • Hormonal changes
  • Other

  • Reduction of collagen
  • Reduction of elastin
  • Reduction of hyaluronic acid
  • Fat loss and redistribution
  • Dermal thinning
  • Bone resorption

  • Wrinkles and folds
  • Fine lines
  • Drooping eyelids
  • Hollowed cheeks
  • Jowls
  • Dry skin
External
  • Photoaging
  • Smoking
  • Facial expressions
  • Sleep position
  • Gravity

  • Epidermal thickening
  • Dermal thinning

  • Wrinkles and folds
  • Rough skin
  • Blemishes and pigmentation
  • Freckles
Use our interactive tools to see the visible effects of aging.
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