Facial aging: what changes in your face as you get older?

Aging is a natural process, but the changes in your face can sometimes become visible sooner than you’d like. As the years pass, the underlying structure of the face begins to change: the bones slightly shrink, fat pads shift, and the skin loses elasticity. As a result, the face appears flatter, more tired, and less balanced—especially around the cheekbones, nose, lips, chin, and jawline.

What exactly is facial aging?

Facial aging is more than just wrinkles. It’s a combination of structural and surface-level changes that together lead to volume loss and skin laxity. The main causes of facial aging include:

• Bone structure: the facial skeleton gradually shrinks, causing the jawline to lose its definition.
• Fat compartments: shift or decrease in volume, creating hollows, folds, and shadowing.
• Skin quality: loss of collagen and elastin makes the skin thinner and less resilient.
• Muscles: repeated facial expressions anchor fine lines on the forehead, between the eyebrows, and around the eyes.

How do you recognize loss of projection and balance?

• Less defined or flatter cheekbones
• Deeper nasolabial folds and visible marionette lines
• Reduced jawline definition and a heavier chin area
• Shadowing around the eyes and nose that accentuates tiredness

Which approach works for what — and when should you choose each one?

At SkinSurgery, we take a balanced approach: first restoring structure, then refining detail. This ensures results that look natural, subtle, and harmonious.

1. Restoring contour and projection

• Radiesse (collagen stimulator): enhances the jawline, chin, and cheekbones while stimulating new collagen production.
• Hyaluronic acid fillers: provide gentle support and subtle volume where needed.

2. Improving skin quality

• Profhilo: delivers deep hydration, elasticity, and a healthy glow.
• Medical skincare: with retinoids, antioxidants, and peptides to improve skin quality over time.

3. Balancing muscle activity

• Botulinum toxin (Botox): relaxes facial muscles for a rested, refreshed look without losing expression.

4. Refining details

• Subtle corrections of lip volume, tear troughs, or fine lines around the mouth complete the overall result.

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What does a treatment plan look like?

• Personalized analysis: we measure facial proportions and assess bone structure, fat distribution, and facial expressions.
• Step-by-step treatment plan: from foundational structure to refined details, with evaluation moments along the way.
• Aftercare & maintenance: clear guidance and advice for long-lasting results.

What can you do yourself to maintain long-lasting results?

• Use daily sun protection (SPF)
• Follow a consistent skincare routine
• Eat protein-rich foods, get enough sleep, and limit alcohol
• Schedule regular maintenance treatments to preserve collagen

Frequently asked questions about facial aging

How natural will the results look?
Our philosophy is to restore proportions and projection rather than overfill. The result is always a fresh, recognizable version of yourself.

Does it hurt?
The treatment is well tolerated. We use local anesthesia or cooling, and any post-treatment discomfort is mild and short-lived.

When will I see results?
Improvements in projection and contour are visible immediately. Collagen stimulation with Radiesse and Profhilo continues to develop over the following weeks.

How long do the results last?

• Radiesse: 12-18 months
• Fillers: 9-12 months
• Botulinum toxin: 3–4 months

Maintenance is personalized and tailored together with you.

Is it suitable for me?
During the consultation, we assess your bone structure, fat compartments, and skin condition. Based on this, we create a personalized treatment plan.

Schedule an free appointment

Wil je weten wat het herstellen van projectie en balans voor jouw gezicht kan doen? Plan een vrijblijvend consult via onze online agenda of neem telefonisch contact op met ons team.

Together, we’ll create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your skin and goals.