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Developing the Appearance of a Sagging Face and Fine Lines at Age 22 Normal? (photo)

I am starting to develop lines that run across further than usual at the age of 22!. My tear trough lines run all the way to the sides of my face! It creates a line that divides my cheek in two. Also, above these lines, I have developed bags which makes them seem worse! Like if my checks are sagging or falling over. The bag and the line seems to completely disappear if I pull up my lower eyelid. Would a laser eyelid procedure help tighten this are up? (Aware that I am too young for a bleph)

2 Doctor Answers | Asked by markin boston
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Facial volume loss at 22 years of age

The appearance of lines around the eyes and mouth begin to occur in the mid-20s, and I feel that your appearance may be more noticeable as you have kept your weight down and have very little facial fat as well. If you have noticed a sudden loss of facial volume you may want to check in with your primary care doctor to run some tests to rule out other conditions which can cause sudden volume loss in the face. Sculptra is by far the best volumizer for facial rejuvenation and... more
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What can cause sagging skin and fine lines at age 22

Several factors can account for the appearance of sagging skin, under eye circles or swelling and facial lines: Extreme weight loss, especially if it is rapid. Most likely at age 22, this will self-correct when your weight stabilizes for several months Extensive sun exposure. Ultraviolet light both breaks down existing collagen by activating enzymes (matrix metalloproteinases) and inhibits formation of new collagen by slowing down the cells that produce it... more
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Truth33 26 Feb 2013
I do notice a lot of 20 year olds lately wth more older aging looking skin. I didn't think it looked saggy but definitely drier, more damaged, cracked and wrinkled, larger pores like a 30 or 40 year olds and a lot with wrinkled or cracked looking forehead skin. Some with dark circles as young as teens and under. I think it might have to do with the ozone layer being so damaged to the point now where the UV rays are a lot stronger than they've ever been and damaging people under the age of 25 - 29 skin a lot more than ever before. Also notice black peoples skin not lookinga as youthful as it's known to look. I googled it to see if a good amount of 20 year olds were complaining about it. And do see a good amount of under 25 year olds complaining about againg / saggy skin on this website. Just a thought. Because 20 year old skin, on average always used to look smooth, moisturized and healthly up until lately. Probably not much you can do about it until stronger skin protection goes out on the market.
Truth33 27 Feb 2013
Either that or its ' smartphone face'. Google it. Sounds more like that.

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