Beauty at Every Age:
Facial Contouring Treatments

Everyone, sooner or later, will look in the mirror one day and begin to see an older version of themselves, a version that is experiencing the effects of gravity, sun exposure, other lifestyle-related changes, or simply the results of genetics. While the signs of aging are inevitable, they can be softened to maintain a youthful glow and exude timeless beauty.

Facial contouring can be used to improve sagging skin, wrinkles, and other telltale signs, but it isn't your garden-variety facelift. Facial contouring comes in many shapes and sizes, and there are options for each age group. These can range from simple, non-invasive, in-office treatments meant to make subtle enhancements to surgical lift methods that can take ten years off of the face.

What is Facial Contouring?

The goal of facial contouring is to create a balanced facial refinement that reflects your unique beauty. Non-surgical options include injectable treatments like Botox and dermal fillers, which can be used to smooth wrinkles, restore volume, and enhance facial features without the need for surgery. These treatments are sometimes referred to as "liquid facelifts" due to their ability to provide subtle yet stunning results.

For more pronounced results, procedures like facelifts, brow lifts, eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty, and neck lifts aim to address more advanced signs of aging by tightening and lifting sagging skin, eliminating excess fat, and repositioning facial tissues. These surgical interventions offer comprehensive solutions for both men and women seeking a more dramatic transformation. One of the key advantages of facial contouring with a skilled plastic surgeon is the customization of treatments to suit the individual's unique facial anatomy, aesthetic goals, and their age-specific concerns.

Facial Contouring Treatments for Your 20s

If you're a twenty-something, your skin is most likely still vibrant, supple, and free of deep wrinkles or serious skin laxity. But fine lines and dynamic wrinkles could be in their early stages, and simply because of genetics, you might not have the level of definition you're looking for.

Treatments like Botox and other neuromodulators can work to diminish the appearance of dynamic wrinkles in the forehead or eyebrow area. They can even act as pre-juvenation to slow down the severity of wrinkle formation. Other injectable fillers can transform the look of the chin or jawline for a chiseled definition or plump the cheeks for stunning volume. Non-surgical options like these offer a simple and subtle rejuvenation for skin in your 20s.

Facial Contouring Treatments for Your 30s

As we enter our 30s, our skin undergoes subtle changes that become more noticeable as years pass. Skin elasticity typically begins to lessen, leading to the emergence of fine lines or wrinkles and a more pronounced loss of facial volume. However, advancements in cosmetic procedures offer effective solutions specifically tailored to address these concerns.

Skin rejuvenation treatments become increasingly popular in this age bracket. These procedures aim to improve skin texture, tone, and overall appearance. Techniques such as laser therapy, chemical peels, and microneedling stimulate collagen production, resulting in smoother, more radiant skin. In addition to skin rejuvenation, dermal fillers are extremely effective at combating volume loss, and neuromodulators can smooth wrinkles. These injectable treatments work to reverse signs of aging in areas such as the forehead, cheeks, temples, and under-eye hollows, rejuvenating the facial contours and restoring a more youthful appearance.

Facial Contouring Treatments for Your 40s

The 40s is a transitional time for most people's skin. Hormonal or lifestyle changes may make a huge shift, and this can greatly impact your skin and overall appearance. This might be the time that many invest more time and money into quality skincare, which can often lead to great results with the right products. But this is also when individuals may need a wider range of personalized treatments to achieve optimal outcomes, and minor surgical enhancement procedures might come into play for some patients. While fillers are still a valuable tool for many concerns, more extensive procedures such as fat transfer, mini-facelift, mini-blepharoplasty, or mini-brow lift could be transformative but still less invasive than full-face surgical treatments.

Facial Contouring Treatments for Your 50s and Beyond

For the majority of people in their 50s, skin laxity and lowered collagen production start to become more prominent and may not be easily addressed with topical treatments or minimally invasive procedures. When this is the case, many patients, both men and women, consider more in-depth surgical options to contour the face and achieve a more refined, youthful appearance. Facelifts are common at this time in life, along with upper or lower blepharoplasty, brow lift, or neck lift.

What era are you in?

While there are certain averages for each age range, the key to outstanding cosmetic results and a naturally youthful glow is seeking completely personalized treatment with a seasoned professional and expert aesthetic specialist like Dr. Stephan Baker, MD. With experience and meticulous attention to detail in every type of procedure, Dr. Baker can advise you on the ideal technique for your unique facial contouring needs.