Factors that Affect How Our Faces Age

Last updated 1 year ago

With age, the face can develop a tired look. The skin becomes thinner, age spots can appear, and changes occur in the connective tissue, aging the face and hiding a person’s inner youth and vitality. Although the aging process affects each person differently, there are certain factors that can influence how skin ages. Read on to learn more about the different factors that can affect your skin’s health:

Nutrition: Good hydration and proper nutrition are essential for maintaining skin and body health. Dehydration and poor diet can increase the risk of skin injury, rashes, lesions, and other changes in the skin that can result in premature aging.

Sunlight: Overexposure to sunlight is one of the leading causes of premature aging and skin damage. Sunlight can cause thickening of the skin, loss of skin elasticity, changes in pigment, and skin growths, all of which contribute to an aged appearance. Those with fair skin are especially susceptible to skin damage from overexposure to the sun.

Heredity: Genetics also play a large role in the aging process. If your mother, father, or siblings experienced certain skin changes at a given time in their lives, it is likely that you will experience something similar.

Tobacco Use: The nicotine in cigarette tobacco causes a narrowing of the blood vessels in the skin, preventing the tissue from receiving adequate amounts of oxygen, nutrients, and vitamins. Eventually, the effects of smoking can significantly reduce the elasticity and strength of skin, causing it to prematurely wrinkle and sag in many areas of the body.

To rejuvenate their skin, many men and women turn to the restorative capabilities of cosmetic surgery. At Peoria Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Richard D. Fisher helps patients in the greater Phoenix area choose from a wide variety of procedures that can help revitalize the appearance and sculpt their body. If you would like to learn more about Peoria Cosmetic Surgery, contact us today at (623) 876-9494.