Aging Process of the Eyes, Face and Neck 

The foundation of these changes resides in the skin, fat, muscle and bones. With age, the skull thins and becomes smaller, allowing the overlying tissue to shift downward. This process, along with the loss of the skin's elastic tissue, produces deeper and more noticeable lines on the face as well as sags and bags. Deepening lines on the forehead and corners of the mouth with sagging of the jowls and outer eyebrow are all part of the normal aging process. 

The outer skin slowly degenerates, etching fine, medium, and deep wrinkles into the lips, eyes and face - especially in women. The ears sag as the earlobes elongate. Ultimately, the tip of the nose droops, producing a longer appearing sagging nose. In this case, the nose lift is very effective at restoring a naturally youthful appearance. 

These generalizations of aging affect each individual, but each person represents a unique problem. Consequently, the procedures necessary to correct the signs of aging may vary from person to person. The rate of aging is affected by heredity, stress, smoking and sun exposure. Excessive sun exposure accelerates the skin changes and the aging process. 

One person may require a chemical peel and laser resurfacing while another may need a facelift and eyelid surgery or a nose lift. Each patient is assessed and treated individually with a customized treatment plan.