Why does the face look droopy after 40?
Because the contour results from several layers, and all of them change with age, though not at the same pace. Bone loses support in some areas, the fat compartments change in volume and position, the ligaments and muscles change, and the skin becomes thinner and less elastic. The combined effect is a face with less definition and more weight in the lower areas. The first signs usually appear around 40, and the speed is very individual.
Why am I losing definition along the jawline?
The jawline is defined by bone, by the fat that accompanies it and by the skin above. When the bone near the chin loses support, when the cheek fat descends and builds up along the jawline and when the skin gives way, the once-sharp line softens. That is why loss of definition is rarely just a matter of skin. The doctor observes from the front and in profile to understand what predominates in your case.
What can be done about a double chin and the area under the chin?
It depends on what causes it. The area under the chin may have loose skin, fat or bands in the neck, and each calls for a different response. The skin can be cared for with rituals and sun protection, but fat and bands depend on other options, which are medical procedures described on other pages of the clinic. That is why we do not promise to resolve a double chin with a ritual: first we assess what it is made of, and only then do we talk about what may or may not make sense.
Why do the cheeks drop with age?
The volume that supports the cheek, partly made of fat organised in compartments, is lost in some areas and descends in others, and the ligaments that anchor the skin to the bone do not follow this descent. The result is a lower cheek and a more marked groove from the nose to the mouth. The skin contributes, but the change comes mainly from the layers below, which is why surface care does not reverse it.
My face changed after I lost weight. Is that normal?
It is common. When a lot of body fat is lost, the face loses some too, and the areas most affected tend to be the temples, the eye area and the cheeks. The skin may not retract at the same pace, and the face takes on a more tired or older look. The faster the loss, the more evident it is. If the change was very sudden or comes with other symptoms, start by talking to your doctor, before thinking about any ritual.
Do weight-loss pens change the face?
Losing weight, by any method, can change the face, and weight-loss medications that act on the hormone GLP-1 have been associated, in the medical literature, with loss of facial fat and more laxity when the loss is rapid. The evidence is still mostly from reviews and reports, and there are few controlled studies. The decision to take, continue or stop this medication always belongs to the doctor who prescribes it, and never to the face. At the assessment, tell us if you use it, so we can plan prudently.
What is the difference between loss of contour and less firm skin?
Loss of contour is a change in the shape of the face: the jawline less sharp, the cheeks lower, more weight near the chin. Less firm skin is a change in the quality of the skin itself: thinner, less full, with less elasticity and freshness. You can have both, or only one. Telling them apart matters because the rituals respond differently: the Tensélift is designed for the contour and the Revive for the quality of the skin.
What do peptides and hyaluronic acid applied to the skin do?
They are ingredients used in cosmetics and in skin-care rituals. Hyaluronic acid is known for its ability to retain water, and peptides are short chains of amino acids studied for their role in signalling to the skin. Applied to the surface, they act on the skin, and there are small studies measuring improvements in elasticity and hydration. It is not a filler or a lift: what they offer is a more rested look, and results vary from person to person.
Can a skin ritual give a lift without surgery?
No. A mesoaesthetics ritual cares for the skin and its support, with professional active ingredients and manual technique. It can contribute to a firmer, fresher look, but it does not replace surgery or restore volume, and it does not move fat or bone. That is why we use words such as "strengthen" and "help", and not "lift". Anyone seeking a marked structural change should talk to the doctor about other options, and the ritual may then be a complement.
Skin rituals or medical treatments for the contour: what is the difference?
Rituals work on the skin, at the surface, with professional active ingredients and manual technique. Medical procedures, which exist on other pages of the clinic, are decided and carried out by the doctor and act on other layers. They are not rivals and can complement each other, but they respond to different needs. When the loss of contour is slight and the skin is what bothers you most, the ritual is usually a good starting point, and when there is marked loss of volume the doctor may propose another path first.
How many sessions are needed, and how long does it take to notice anything?
There is no one number for everyone. It depends on the ritual, the skin, the concern and what you expect, and the team sets it at the assessment, after observing the face. With some rituals, signs of more rested skin show early on, whereas the effect on the look of support and contour, when there is one, is gradual. Results vary from person to person and are not promised before an assessment. Book, and we will explain the proposed plan clearly.
Are there risks, or situations in which the ritual should not be done?
Any treatment can cause skin reactions, such as redness or sensitivity, which the team explains before starting. Please tell us if you have allergies, especially to ingredients such as peptides or hyaluronic acid, if you have an active infection or herpes, if you are pregnant, if you have had recent treatments or if you have implants in the face. In these situations, the ritual may be postponed or may not be suitable, and the decision always rests with the team and the doctor, after the assessment.
When should I see a doctor first?
Before any ritual, see a doctor if your face has changed very quickly and without explanation, if you have lost weight rapidly or unintentionally, if you have other symptoms, such as intense tiredness or symptoms that may point to the thyroid, or if you have doubts about medication. If an asymmetry appears suddenly, if one side of the face droops, or if there is numbness or difficulty speaking, call 112. At Luxmed, the assessment is always the first step and the doctor decides what to do.
What should I bring and tell you at the assessment, in Algés?
Bring the list of the products you use on your skin, of the allergies you know about and of the treatments you have had, including medical procedures or implants. Tell us if you have lost weight, when and at what pace, and whether you take weight-loss medication. Old photographs, from three to five years ago, help to see how things have progressed. The assessment takes place at the clinic, in Algés, with the doctor, and serves to decide what makes sense, with no obligation.
