Not everyone has the same face—that’s a given!—and every difference in structure and genetics can affect how the skin ages. Some women have a thinner, narrower face, which causes more sagging skin especially at the jawline. Others have less fat content in the face, meaning there is less cushioning underneath the surface to prop up and support the layers of skin. You can have more sun damage than someone else, resulting in deeper wrinkles, skin discolorations, and surfaced capillaries being visible. Eyelids that genetically droop more than someone else’s, or a puffy lower eye area (caused by fat and muscle movement) will be different person to person. All these elements and more, to one degree or another, are what identify an older looking face.
Over and above a physician’s advice and talent, the array of procedures is large, and they also differ based on what you want to achieve, what you are comfortable with, what is in
your budget, and what your short – and long-term goals are. There’s no one-size-fits-all menu, but in fact it does take choosing from a menu if this is the route you want to take.
Unfortunately, doctors performing cosmetic corrective procedures can be salespeople too, and often they bend or manipulate your needs to fit the services they offer and not necessarily those that would work best for you. It is the rare physician who says “I can’t do that, but this other doctor could really help you.” It is essential to get a variety of opinions about what is possible for your face.