Anatomy of facial ageing

Anatomy of facial ageing
Ageing. What is it?
It is a lack of internal energy, manifested by muscle spasms (blocks), bone deformities and uneven movement of bodily fluids (blood, lymph). In the case of Muscle spasms cause the body’s fluids to get trapped in certain places, which become blocks. And where fluids get stuck, bacteria and viruses develop, inflammatory processes start, and diseases develop. When there is an excess of fluid in some areas of the body, then there is a deficiency in others. A process of dehydration then takes place, drying out the internal organs and tissues.
Why are we getting older?
This question has not yet been fully answered. Based on the many studies that have been carried out, there are a few main theories. One version of ageing is telomeres – short, repetitive DNA sequences. These sequences become shorter as the body ages. However, these areas are constantly renewed. As long as the body has enough strength and internal energy, it stays young. There is only one scientifically proven theory: that old age is unforeseen in nature: no animal dies of old age, only humans and the pets we care for suffer from this ‘disease’. Old age is a gift from civilisation.
When do we start to age?
The body starts to age long before the mirror shows it. Biological ageing of tissues starts at the age of 25, but does not necessarily coincide with physical ageing, which is closely linked to trauma. Similarly, extrinsic ageing does not always coincide with intrinsic ageing. A woman or man in her 50s may look “out of her years” when young, and vice versa – many people in their 30s look much older. Y There are many theories that try to provide a framework for the age at which our organs start to age. For example, in order to maintain healthy and beautiful skin, it is necessary to take care of it from the age of 18, as this is the age at which the collagen that makes it glow starts to diminish. Lung function starts to decline around the age of 30. It is therefore particularly important to give up harmful habits and exercise at this age. Bones also start to weaken at a similar age, but for women this process is particularly pronounced after the menopause, around the age of 60. Birth trauma also plays a major role in the ageing process.
Do men and women age differently?
The ageing process is slightly different for men and women. The whole structure of the body changes as we age. From an aesthetic point of view, men are more fortunate with thicker skin. A stronger musculoskeletal system helps the body to maintain an active blood circulation. Men are more likely to engage in physical activity than women. For these reasons, men are less likely to develop fluid deposits in the face.
What are the aesthetic changes that take place as we age?
Ageing is associated with the appearance of wrinkles on the face and changes in skin texture. Wrinkles are caused by the spasm of the facial muscles. However, wrinkles are nowadays common in many young people, so they are not a reflection of age. Nor do all young people enjoy smooth skin.
We “judge” a person’s age by changes in facial proportions. These are also determined by muscle spasms. The main signs that “betray” a person’s age are the altered oval shape of the face, the disappearance of the regular physiological neck curve.
As we get older, our facial muscles shorten and the contours of our face lose their attractiveness. The skin also tightens, making the lack of volume even more noticeable. Loss of facial volume is first seen in the cheeks, cheekbones, corners of the lips and nose. Altered facial ovals and sunken cheeks, together with wrinkles, betray a person’s age and sometimes add more years. Neither make-up nor hairstyles can help to hide imperfections over time.
Types of facial ageing.
The lower part of the face changes with age. The main muscles that cause the appearance of excess skin and the disappearance of the “youthful” angle are the abductor, the zygomatic and the masseter muscles.
There are two main types of facial ageing, based on the way the chewing muscles deform.
In the first type of biomechanical facial ageing loss of the “youthful” angle, formation of “bulldog jowls”, and abrasions of the lower face. This type of ageing is characterised by a spasm of the masseter muscle (which attaches to the lower jaw). The masseter muscle shifts upwards towards the nose, taking the lower jaw with it. The face begins to lengthen and the chin descends. Unnecessary skin also falls down, with folds appearing at the corners of the mouth and abrasions on the lower part of the face. The face looks tired. This type of ageing is more common and affects about 80-85% of people.
In the second type of biomechanical facial ageing The angle of “youth” is also lost, but the opposite process takes place – the masseter muscle stretches and pushes the lower jaw forward and upwards. In this case, the lower part of the face is less abraded, often not at all, but there is a strong spasm of the orbicularis oropharyngeal muscle, which results in narrow lips and wrinkles around the lips, and the chin curls upwards.
The other two muscles mentioned above (the descending and buccal muscles) also spasm and shorten, causing the skin on the corners of the lips to sag.
What determines the speed of ageing?
One of the most important factors determining the speed of the ageing process is psycho-emotional factors. Streso metu mes įsitempiame, dėl šios priežasties įsitempia mūsų kūno bei veido raumenys ir pasireiškia atitinkamos mimikos. Jei stresinės situacijos kartojasi dažnai, mūsų organizmas „pripranta“ jausti nuolatinę įtampą ir tai tampa kasdienine, įprastine būsena. Kai tai nutinka, kontroliuoti mimikos nebeįmanoma. Kalbant apie veidą, didžiausią įtampą jaučia kramtomieji raumenys, o jų deformacijos ir nulemia veido ovalo pakitimus.
Another very important factor is lifestyle. Žmonės, dirbantys sėdimą darbą, jaučia daug didesnę raumenų įtampą, nei aktyviai judantys žmonės. Tai glaudžiai susiję su senėjimo procesu. Rūkymas, mityba, vidinės būsenos pakitimai taip pat spartina senėjimo procesą.
How can we help ourselves fight the ageing process?
It is not possible to stop the ageing process, but it is certainly possible to make it more subdued or less noticeable. And not necessarily by plastic surgery. To achieve results, it is important to understand that beauty and health are closely linked. The simplest and most effective way is to eliminate muscle spasms inside and outside the body. For example, if you want to get rid of a pronounced expression wrinkle, you need to act on the muscle that has formed it. Correct posture is essential for facial health and beauty, so it is important to balance the muscles around the spine (in the lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine). The cervical spine is the “bridge” between the face and the body. In order to have a beautiful and healthy face, in particular, we need to correct the tone of the muscles in the neck, which increases with age. It is not without reason that we work on the neck and collar areas during FaceMyo treatments.