Why is My Skin Aging So Fast?
Aging is inevitable for everyone. However, not everyone ages at the same rate. When it comes to the skin, the signs of aging can vary drastically from person to person. While some of your wrinkles and sagging can be blamed on your genetics, there are a variety of lifestyle habits that can significantly affect the aging process. If you are frustrated at the amount of volume loss and fine lines you have on your face compared to your friends who are the same age, you may want to consider the following culprits.
7 Lifestyle Factors That Speed Up Aging
Here are some of the most common contributors to premature aging. Making some simple adjustments in the following lifestyle habits may help you retain your youthful complexion longer. If aging has already taken its toll on your face, a skilled plastic surgeon can help!
Diet
Processed foods that are high in sugar and refined carbohydrates can trigger inflammation and contribute to collagen and elastin breakdown within your skin. Collagen and elastin are tow main elements to supple, firm and younger-looking skin.
Smoking
Smoking deprives your skin of oxygen and nutrients, which speeds cellular deterioration and damages collagen and elastin. Fine lines around the mouth are common in smokers.
Drinking Alcohol
Overconsumption of alcohol on a persistent basis can release stress hormones and limit your body’s ability to absorb key nutrients for healthy skin.
Sleeping Positions
Not only do you need enough sleep each day, but you should also sleep in a position that doesn’t accelerate wrinkles on your face. Consider sleeping on your back, using a satin pillow or even switching sides periodically.
Mental Health and Well-Being
While depression, anxiety and stress may exist in your mind, they can impact your entire body. The release of cortisol triggers a chain of events that causes collagen and elastin to break down more quickly. Mental health struggles are also commonly associated with poor diet and sleep patterns, which can further accelerate facial aging.
Sun Exposure
Last but certainly not least, the amount of sun exposure your face gets is a leading contributor to the aging process. UV rays inhibit epidermal growth and healing while breaking down collagen. This inevitably leads to more visible lines, wrinkles and sagging.
Can I Reverse Facial Aging?
While no cosmetic surgery can reverse the skin damage caused by factors like smoking and sun exposure, there are ways that a plastic surgeon can help restore lost collagen, elastin and volume within your facial skin. Dr. Ben Talei offers a full menu of facelift procedures, along with fat grafting and non-surgical fillers to minimize the effects that your lifestyle has had on your aging face. Call our Beverly Hills clinic today to learn which procedures are right for you.
