What Glastonbury Residents Can Do Right Now to Change How You Age

Dermal Fillers & Injectables in Glastonbury, CT

As we age our bodies change. It’s only natural. But some changes to our outward appearance are more difficult to accept than others. Your face is your most important feature. So when you look in the mirror and you don’t like the reflection staring back at you, it may be time for a change.

As we get older we lose the fat pockets in certain areas of the face – the cheeks, the temples, the forehead, the areas around the eyes, and the areas around the mouth. The result? Facial features that formerly appeared round (like the cheeks) may sink. Other areas of skin that were smooth and tight become loose and saggy.

The lower part of the face has its own unique challenges. These areas tend to become baggy and you may develop “jowls” in the chin and neck area. Wrinkles are another big concern as we age.

Facial changes are unavoidable as we age. But if you’re unhappy with the way your face is aging, there are several things you can do to help you age more gracefully.

The Best Ways to Fight Aging

  • Skincare is so important as you age. It’s very important that you use creams and lotions that are specifically designed to help fight premature aging and skin damage.
  • Sun protection is the best way to keep your youthful appearance. Always wear sunscreen that protects against UVB light, which causes sunburn. Wearing a hat on sunny days is also helpful.
  • Lines and wrinkles can make us look older than we really are. Botox®  injections are a great way to get rid of crow’s feet around the eyes and those expression lines in the forehead and between the eyebrows. The results of your Botox® treatment will last about six months, so you must continue with follow-up procedures to keep up your results.
  • Lines are also created on the face from the natural loss of collagen and fat as we age. Dermal fillers and injectables can help. Second in popularity only to Botox® injections, dermal fillers and injectables are widely used in the U.S. The most popular location for these injections are the nasolabial folds (the pair of lines extending from the nose to the corners of the mouth) and marionette lines (the pair of lines extending from the corners of the mouth to the chin).
  • Thinning lips are another problem we face as we age. Our faces naturally lose volume in certain areas including the lips. Lip injections are a great way to plump up thinning lips and help you to look younger.
  • Skin repair is another important way to fight facial aging. Laser skin rejuvenation will help to get rid of wrinkles, skin discoloration and sunspots, producing an even skin tone and texture. Laser light is directed at the skin to vaporize the outer layers and to reveal the radiant, youthful skin underneath.

To find out more about fighting aging, contact us for more information or to schedule a consultation. Harold E. Beam, MD Plastic Surgery is located in Glastonbury, Connecticut, serving residents of Glastonbury, New Britain, Hartford and surrounding areas.