{"id":13947,"date":"2025-11-12T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skin-surgery.nl\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=13947"},"modified":"2025-11-07T12:37:26","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T11:37:26","slug":"facial-ageing","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/skin-surgery.nl\/en\/blog\/gezichtsveroudering\/","title":{"rendered":"Facial aging: what changes in your face as you get older?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"section section-blog-detail\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"blog-detail-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"left-side\">\n                <div class=\"blog-detail-pageheader\">\n                                            <div class=\"pageheader-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/skin-surgery.nl\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AdobeStock_1415035504-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Facial ageing\" title=\"\">\n                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"pageheader-breadcrumbs\">\n                        <div class=\"breadcrumb-wrapper\">\n                            <a class=\"breadcrumb-item\" href=\"https:\/\/skin-surgery.nl\/en\">Home<\/a><span><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-right fa-xs\"><\/i><\/span><a class=\"breadcrumb-item\" href=\"https:\/\/skin-surgery.nl\/en\/blog\/\">Blogs<\/a><span><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-right fa-xs\"><\/i><\/span><a class=\"breadcrumb-item\">Facial aging: what changes in your face as you get older?<\/a>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"blog-detail-content\">\n                        <div class=\"content-blocks\">\n                            <div class=\"detail-block content-block\">\n                                <h1 class=\"blog-detail-title\">Facial aging: what changes in your face as you get older?<\/h1>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"detail-block content-block\">\n                                                                                    <h3>Aging is a natural process, but the changes in your face can sometimes become visible sooner than you\u2019d 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\u2014especially around the cheekbones, nose, lips, chin, and jawline.<\/h3>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                <div class=\"detail-block content-block\">\n                                                                                    <h2>What exactly is facial aging?<\/h2>\n<p>Facial aging is more than just wrinkles. It\u2019s a combination of structural and surface-level changes that together lead to volume loss and skin laxity. The main causes of facial aging include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bone structure: the facial skeleton gradually shrinks, causing the jawline to lose its definition.<\/li>\n<li>Fat compartments: shift or decrease in volume, creating hollows, folds, and shadowing.<\/li>\n<li>Skin quality: loss of collagen and elastin makes the skin thinner and less resilient.<\/li>\n<li>Muscles: repeated facial expressions anchor fine lines on the forehead, between the eyebrows, and around the eyes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                <div class=\"detail-block image-block\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"image-wrapper\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                                    src=\"https:\/\/skin-surgery.nl\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2025-10-13-om-10.20.27-e1761464134963.png\"\n                                                    alt=\"Facial ageing\">\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                <div class=\"detail-block content-block\">\n                                                                                    <h2>How do you recognize loss of projection and balance?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Less defined or flatter cheekbones<\/li>\n<li>Deeper nasolabial folds and visible marionette lines<\/li>\n<li>Reduced jawline definition and a heavier chin area<\/li>\n<li>Shadowing around the eyes and nose that accentuates tiredness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                <div class=\"detail-block content-block\">\n                                                                                    <h2>Which approach works for what \u2014 and when should you choose each one?<\/h2>\n<p>At SkinSurgery, we take a balanced approach: first restoring structure, then refining detail. This ensures results that look natural, subtle, and harmonious.<\/p>\n<h4>1. Restoring contour and projection<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Radiesse (collagen stimulator): enhances the jawline, chin, and cheekbones while stimulating new collagen production.<\/li>\n<li>Hyaluronic acid fillers: provide gentle support and subtle volume where needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>2. Improving skin quality<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Profhilo: delivers deep hydration, elasticity, and a healthy glow.<\/li>\n<li>Medical skincare: with retinoids, antioxidants, and peptides to improve skin quality over time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>3. Balancing muscle activity<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Botulinum toxin (Botox): relaxes facial muscles for a rested, refreshed look without losing expression.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>4. Refining details<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Subtle corrections of lip volume, tear troughs, or fine lines around the mouth complete the overall result.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"BOOK NOW\" href=\"https:\/\/book-now.at\/skin-surgery-clinics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>BOOK NOW<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>What does a treatment plan look like?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Personalized analysis: we measure facial proportions and assess bone structure, fat distribution, and facial expressions.<\/li>\n<li>Step-by-step treatment plan: from foundational structure to refined details, with evaluation moments along the way.<\/li>\n<li>Aftercare &amp; maintenance: clear guidance and advice for long-lasting results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>What can you do yourself to maintain long-lasting results?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Use daily sun protection (SPF)<\/li>\n<li>Follow a consistent skincare routine<\/li>\n<li>Eat protein-rich foods, get enough sleep, and limit alcohol<\/li>\n<li>Schedule regular maintenance treatments to preserve collagen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                <div class=\"detail-block content-block\">\n                                                                                    <h3>Frequently asked questions about facial aging<\/h3>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>How natural will the results look?<\/strong><br>\nOur philosophy is to restore proportions and projection rather than overfill. The result is always a fresh, recognizable version of yourself.<\/p>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Does it hurt?<\/strong><br>\nThe treatment is well tolerated. We use local anesthesia or cooling, and any post-treatment discomfort is mild and short-lived.<\/p>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>When will I see results?<\/strong><br>\nImprovements in projection and contour are visible immediately. Collagen stimulation with Radiesse and Profhilo continues to develop over the following weeks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How long do the results last?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Radiesse: 12-18 months<\/li>\n<li>Fillers: 9-12 months<\/li>\n<li>Botulinum toxin: 3\u20134 months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Maintenance is personalized and tailored together with you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Is it suitable for me?<\/strong><br>\nDuring the consultation, we assess your bone structure, fat compartments, and skin condition. Based on this, we create a personalized treatment plan.<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                <div class=\"detail-block content-block\">\n                                                                                    <h2>Schedule an free appointment<\/h2>\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Wil je weten wat het herstellen van projectie en balans voor jouw gezicht kan doen? Plan een\u00a0vrijblijvend consult\u00a0via <a href=\"https:\/\/book-now.at\/skin-surgery-clinics\/collageen-glow-lift\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">onze online agenda<\/a> of neem telefonisch contact op met ons team.<\/p>\n<p>Together, we\u2019ll create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your skin and goals.<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"right-side\">\n                    <div class=\"blog-detail-sidebar\">\n                        <div class=\"sidebar-wrapper is-centered\">\n\n                                                            <div class=\"specialist\">\n                                                                            <h3>The Expert: Cosmetic Doctor &amp; Surgeon<\/h3>\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"image-holder\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                                src=\"https:\/\/skin-surgery.nl\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Skin-Surgery-Thanya-Thain.jpg\"\n                                                alt=\"Dr Thanya Tha-In\">\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                        <div class=\"specialist-info\">\n                                                                                    <h3>Dr Thanya Tha-In<\/h3>\n                                        \n                                                                                    <h4>KNMG Certified Cosmetic Physician &amp; Surgeon<\/h4>\n                                                                                <div class=\"button-holder\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/skin-surgery.nl\/en\/specialisten\/dr-thanya-tha-in\/\">More\n                                                About Thanya<i\n                                                    class=\"fa-regular fa-arrow-right-long\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n                                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/skin-surgery.nl\/en\/free-consultation\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"button\">Schedule a no-obligation consultation<\/a>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            \n                                                            <p>Dr. Tha-In has years of experience in facial surgery and has performed numerous procedures. 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