The Fastest Ageing Areas of the Face: How to Treat Them
Facial ageing is a natural process that can be influenced by many factors including your environment, genetics and lifestyle. Some areas of the face like the forehead, eyes and jawline age faster due to frequent or persistent movement or thinner skin and changes in underlying facial structures like collagen, fat and bone. At Omniya Clinic we have a wide range of advanced facial treatments to target these areas and turn back time. Here we will look at these concerns and what treatments can help.
Why Does the Face Age Unevenly?
Aging happens at different rates across the face due to differences in skin thickness or muscle activity and environmental stressors. Areas with thinner skin or continuous movement like the eyes and mouth show signs of aging first and over time reduced collagen production, fat loss and bone resorption will add to the appearance of wrinkles, sagging and volume loss.
Key Areas Prone to Facial Ageing
Wrinkles and Lines on the Forehead
The first area to show signs of aging is often the forehead. Muscle movement occurs frequently in this area, from raising the eyebrows or frowning, high leads to dynamic wrinkles. Eventually, these lines deepen and turn into static wrinkles, creating a tired or aged look.
Treatment Options
- Botox for Forehead Wrinkles: Botox relaxes the underlying muscles responsible for wrinkles, smoothing lines and preventing them from worsening. This treatment is quick and requires no downtime, making it ideal for maintaining a youthful appearance.
- SkinPen Microneedling: By stimulating collagen production, microneedling improves skin texture and reduces the depth of fine lines. Regular sessions can enhance elasticity and create a firmer, more youthful forehead.
- Profhilo: This injectable treatment hydrates and remodels the skin, improving elasticity and reducing fine lines. Profhilo is particularly effective for early signs of ageing on the forehead.
Fine Lines and Dark Circles Around the Eyes
The periorbital area ages faster than most other parts of the face due to thinner skin and constant movement from blinking and changing facial expressions. Common concerns in this area include crow’s feet, dark circles, and puffiness.
Treatment Options
- Tear Trough Fillers: Tear trough fillers use hyaluronic acid-based injectables to restore lost volume under the eyes, smooth the transition between the lower eyelid and the cheek, and reduce the appearance of dark circles. This minimally invasive treatment provides immediate results, with effects lasting 9–12 months.
- PRP Therapy: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy uses your own growth factors to rejuvenate the delicate skin around the eyes. This natural treatment promotes collagen production, reducing fine lines and brightening dark circles.
- Polynucleotides: These DNA-based injectables repair damaged tissue and improve hydration, making them ideal for smoothing crow’s feet and firming the under-eye area.
- Botox for Crow’s Feet: This targeted treatment relaxes the muscles around the eyes, softening wrinkles and restoring a refreshed look.
Loss of Volume in the Cheeks
With age, the cheeks lose volume due to fat pad depletion and reduced collagen. This creates a hollow, sunken appearance and contributes to the development of nasolabial folds.
Treatment Options
- Morpheus8: Combining microneedling with radiofrequency energy, Morpheus8 stimulates deep collagen production while tightening skin. It’s an excellent option for restoring volume and firmness in the cheeks.
- Dermal Fillers: Hyaluronic acid-based fillers restore lost volume, enhance contour, and smooth the transition between the cheeks and nasolabial folds.
Thinning Lips and Lines Around the Mouth
The mouth area is prone to ageing, with fine lines forming around the lips and a gradual loss of volume. Factors like smoking, sun damage, and repetitive movements like speaking contribute to these signs.
Treatment Options
- Lip Fillers: Restore lost volume and redefine the lips for a natural, plump appearance. Lip fillers also smooth out fine lines around the mouth.
- Microneedling: A highly effective option for reducing smoker’s lines and improving the overall texture of the skin around the lips.
- Profhilo: This skin bio-remodelling treatment improves hydration and elasticity, smoothing wrinkles and enhancing the perioral area.
Sagging Jawline and Neck
The jawline and neck often show significant signs of ageing, with sagging skin, jowls, and vertical neck bands becoming more pronounced. These changes result from a loss of skin elasticity, fat redistribution, and muscle activity.
Treatment Options
- Jawline Botox: Jawline Botox relaxes the masseter muscles, which can soften a square jawline, improve facial contours, and create a slimmer appearance. It is also highly effective for reducing jaw tension caused by clenching or grinding (bruxism).
- Nefertiti Neck Lift: This treatment uses Botox to relax the platysma muscles, reducing the appearance of neck bands and creating a more defined jawline.
- Morpheus8: By combining microneedling with radiofrequency, Morpheus8 tightens loose skin and stimulates collagen in both the jawline and neck.
- BBL Therapy: BroadBand Light (BBL) therapy targets pigmentation, redness, and laxity, improving the skin’s texture and tone.
How the Treatments Work
Polynucleotides
Polynucleotides are injectables created from DNA fragments, designed to promote skin regeneration. These cutting-edge treatments improve elasticity, repair damaged tissue, and hydrate the skin from within. They are especially effective in delicate areas of the face like the under-eyes and the neck
Best for: Fine lines, sagging skin, and overall hydration.
PRP Therapy
PRP therapy uses your own body’s natural growth factors to stimulate collagen production and skin regeneration. A small amount of your blood is drawn and then processed to extract platelet-rich plasma, which is then injected into targeted areas. This treatment is ideal for rejuvenating tired, aging skin.
Best for: Dark circles, fine lines, and dullness.
Tear Trough Fillers
Tear trough fillers target hollowing and dark under-eye circles. This treatment is minimally invasive and provides immediate results by restoring volume and smoothing transitions in the under-eye area.
Best for: Hollowing, shadowing, and dark circles.
Morpheus8
Morpheus8 is a combination of microneedling and radiofrequency energy, high tightens and lifts sagging skin. The treatment penetrates deep into the dermis and stimulate collagen and elastin, while improving skin texture and firmness.
Best for: Cheeks, jawline, and neck tightening.
SkinPen and Dermapen
SkinPen and Dermapen are both advanced microneedling devices designed to create targeted and controlled micro-injuries in the skin. These micro-injuries stimulate the body’s natural healing process, boosting collagen and elastin production.
Best for: Wrinkles, acne scars, and uneven skin texture.
BBL Therapy
BBL (BroadBand Light) therapy uses advanced light energy to target pigmentation, redness and uneven skin tone. Additionally, it stimulates collagen production, making it ideal for rejuvenating aging skin.
Best for: Sun damage, redness, and skin laxity.
Profhilo
Profhilo is an injectable that works to remodel and hydrate the skin by delivering high concentrations of hyaluronic acid to improve skin elasticity and reduce fine lines.
Best for: Forehead, cheeks, and mouth area.
Maintaining Your Results
Aftercare is essential to prolong the benefits of these treatments:
- Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen daily to protect against UV damage.
- Incorporate products with hyaluronic acid and antioxidants into your skincare routine.
- Stay hydrated and maintain a balanced diet rich in skin-supporting nutrients.
Take Control of Your Ageing Process
Understanding which areas of the face age the fastest allows you to take a proactive approach to your skin and facial ageing concerns. At Omniya Clinic, our expert team will create a personalised plan to target your specific concerns, whether you’re looking for subtle enhancements or dramatic rejuvenation.
Book your consultation today and discover the best treatments to achieve radiant, youthful skin.
