Ageing Face
An ageing face is characterised by changes in the skin, fat, muscle, and bone structure that occur as part of the natural ageing process. These changes can affect the overall appearance of the face, leading to a tired appearance and concerns about aesthetics and self-confidence.
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What Causes an Ageing Face?
Several factors contribute to facial ageing, including:
Genetics: Inherited traits can influence how and when signs of ageing appear.
Sun Exposure: Ultraviolet (UV) rays can accelerate skin ageing by damaging collagen and elastin.
Lifestyle Factors: Smoking, poor diet, and lack of sleep can exacerbate signs of ageing.
Hormonal Changes: Menopause and other hormonal shifts can affect skin quality.
Environmental Factors: Pollution and other environmental stressors can impact skin health.
Characteristics of an Ageing Face:
- Loss of Skin Elasticity: Skin becomes less firm and more prone to sagging.
- Wrinkles and Fine Lines: Increased wrinkles, especially around the eyes, mouth, and forehead.
- Volume Loss: Reduction in facial fat can lead to hollowing around the eyes and in the cheeks.
- Bone Resorption: Changes in the bone structure, particularly around the midrange and jawline.
- Hyperpigmentation: Development of age spots and uneven skin tone.
How Can You Treat an Ageing Face?
There are various treatments available to address the signs of an ageing face. Here is an overview of common treatments:
Non-Surgical Treatments:
- Dermal Fillers: Injectable fillers can restore volume and smooth out wrinkles.
- Botox: Botulinum toxin injections can relax muscles to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
- Chemical Peels: Exfoliate the skin to improve texture and tone.
- Laser Treatments: Use of laser technology to tighten skin, resurface textural concerns and reduce wrinkles and pigmentation.
Surgical Treatments:
- Facelift: Surgical procedure to lift and tighten the facial tissues.
- Eyelid Surgery: Removes excess skin and fat from the upper and lower eyelids, and/or replaces fat where required.
- Brow Lift: Repositions drooping eyebrows, which in turn can help with upper eyelid skin excess.
- Neck Lift: Addresses sagging skin and lack of contour in the neck area.
- Fat transfer: A treatment that can be standalone but more commonly an adjunct to the above operations using a patient’s own fat to inject into areas of fat loss.
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- A consultation with a Plastic Surgeon
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- Treatment carried out at Montrose London, a leading specialist skin aesthetics and plastic surgery clinic
- Dedicated Patient Coordinator as a personal point of contact throughout your journey at Montrose London
- Comprehensive post-treatment aftercare with our expert doctors and aestheticians
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Overall a disappointing experience, sterile and cold enough environment made bearable only by the maximalist decor. No serenity as portrayed in marketing features ie. Lack of music As a director within a private healthcare setting, very poor customer experience and not one I will be recommending to our own clientele.
I was advised if unhappy with results in 2 weeks to come back for a top up but work restrictions meant I did not attend for 4 weeks but was told that this was chargeable: disappointing again with lack of appreciation or flexibility for working professionals. No follow up provided or courtesy call as is often given at alternative aesthetic clinics.
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