keep up with this loss . As our bones thin , we have less structure to support the remaining soft tissues . These factors lead to visible hollowing of the eyes or loss of volume in the tear trough area , the first signs of jowls , crepey skin , and more wrinkles . Sunspots that were not treated in their 30s will be more apparent , and 40-yearolds may also start to notice their eyelids looking heavy or hooded .
Fierce 50s and Beyond
By the time a woman reaches her 50s , she has only 1 / 10 of the estrogen she previously had when she was younger . Estrogen is an essential aspect of stimulating collagen and oil production . Depleting estrogen speeds up aging in our 50s . That loss continues to be felt in the 60s , 70s , and beyond .
How quickly we will age once we reach our fifth decade will depend on lifestyle and genetics . We begin breaking down collagen and elastin faster than in previous decades , and production has slowed so much that we cannot overcome the loss . Sometime between 50 and 70 years old , we will notice wrinkles not only being etched into the skin but also turning into deeper folds . The volume loss and skin laxity we noticed in our forties will become more prominent , and jowls and the sagging skin on the neck will be the main focus .
What we can do is slow the aging process with preventative and rejuvenating treatments .
While the aging process is ominous , it does not have to be . A proactive skincare routine early on , including the right products and treatments , can delay the onset of signs of aging . This form of prevention , known as prejuvenation , will slow down the skin ’ s aging process . Prejuvenation treatments include chemical peels , lasers and devices to stimulate collagen production and increase skin cell turnover , and neurotoxins to decrease muscle movement . All of this will slow the process of wrinkle development .
Once a patient starts noticing the signs of aging , these issues can still be corrected using rejuvenating treatments . For example , lasers , devices , and peels are a great way to treat brown spots , wrinkles , and skin laxity . Neurotoxins treat wrinkles and fillers improve volume loss . Treatments for mild issues can be done on their own , or we can employ combination therapy for patients with more advanced signs of aging . Aging is a reality ; luckily our treatment options are endless .