When Does Your Face Change Most? Facial Ageing

There is no single age at which everyone’s face changes most. Facial ageing is gradual and varies with genetics, sun exposure, smoking, health and other individual factors. A decade-by-decade timetable cannot predict how your own face will change.

What changes can become noticeable?

Skin may become thinner or drier, expression lines may become more visible, and facial fullness and contours may change. Different areas can change at different rates. Noticing a change does not mean a cosmetic procedure is necessary.

Factors that influence skin ageing

Sun exposure and smoking can accelerate visible skin ageing. A practical skin-care discussion can include sun protection, suitable moisturizers and support to stop smoking. Be cautious about claims that a supplement, hydration routine or procedure can stop ageing.

For general guidance, see the American Academy of Dermatology’s advice on premature skin ageing and our skin-health article.

When changes around the eyes are the concern

Upper-eyelid skin, lower-eyelid bags, brow position, hollowness and pigmentation are different concerns. A consultation can help identify the cause and explain what a proposed treatment can and cannot address.

Upper and lower blepharoplasty may be considered for selected eyelid concerns. Asian blepharoplasty focuses on creating or refining an upper-eyelid crease. Neither procedure stops ageing or guarantees a particular appearance.

Considering a cosmetic procedure

Choose a consultation based on a specific concern rather than reaching a particular birthday. Discuss your medical history, eye health, goals, alternatives, recovery, scars and surgical risks. Excess eyelid skin and ptosis may require different assessments; do not assume that cosmetic surgery will correct a vision problem.

A facelift addresses different concerns from eyelid surgery. An individual examination helps determine whether any procedure is suitable.

Find current surgeon information

Consult our current surgeon directory and Dr. Jiayi Hu’s biography for professional background. Confirm who will assess and treat you when arranging an appointment.

Consultation in Richmond Hill

Grand Genesis Plastic Surgery welcomes patients from Richmond Hill, Toronto and the GTA. Request an eyelid consultation or call 416-878-3134. Our cost guide and recovery guide can help you prepare questions.