I’m 25 and I feel like I older than my age. What can I do? (photo)

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Hi I’m 25 and I feel like I look older than my age. What treatments can make me look more baby faced and more childlike. When I was 22 people used to think of me so youthful childlike and now it’s like I aged dramatically it’s like the flight attendant when I was 24 just offered me drinks and didn’t ask for an id

Nick Slenkovich, MD · Answer

Hi there! I’m Lauren, the aesthetic provider here at Colorado Plastic Surgery Center.  What you’re describing is actually really common in your mid-20s. Around that age, we start to lose a bit of baby fat and collagen, so the face naturally looks more structured and mature, even if your lifestyle hasn’t changed much.
If your goal is to bring back some of that softness, the focus is on treatments that restore hydration, collagen, and a touch of volume. Skinvive by Juvederm is one of our favorite options for that, it gives the skin a hydrated, plump glow from within. For a little structure, small amounts of Voluma or Volux can subtly lift the cheeks or define the chin, which helps recreate that youthful balance without looking overdone. If you’re looking more for prevention and long-term collagen support, a fractional laser is a gentle way to stimulate collagen and maintain firmness over time. You don’t need anything dramatic, just a bit of support to bring back that natural bounce and radiance.

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

To achieve a more youthful, childlike appearance, consider the following treatments and lifestyle adjustments:

Skincare Routine: Use products with retinoids, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin C to enhance skin texture and elasticity.

Hydration and Nutrition: Ensure you are well-hydrated and consume a balanced diet rich in antioxidants to support skin health.

Dermal Fillers: These can add volume to areas like the cheeks and under the eyes, creating a fuller, more youthful look.

Botox: Helps smooth out fine lines and wrinkles, particularly around the forehead and eyes.

Microneedling: Stimulates collagen production, improving skin texture and reducing fine lines.

Chemical Peels: Refresh the skin by removing dead cells and promoting new cell growth for improved skin tone.

Laser Treatments: Fractional laser therapy can enhance skin texture and tone, reducing signs of aging.

Lifestyle Adjustments: Adequate sleep, stress management, and sun protection are crucial for maintaining youthful skin.

Consult with a dermatologist or aesthetic specialist to tailor a treatment plan to your specific needs and goals.

Michael W. Sistare, DO · Answer

Looking at the picture you submitted, you've got great skin pigmentation and quality. Fillers will be of little benefit for you. For a youthful (young 20s) look, you can consider neck contouring with liposuction or neck/lower-midface-lifting. Lip fillers give volume to the lips that is considered a youthful trait. You can prevent wrinkle formation with Botox. You have a great canthal tilt, and can consider making your gaze appear more youthful with an upper blepharoplasty. But please understand, you're only 25. You look 25. Most people pursue these changes in their 30s when they want to look like they're in their 20s. The best advice I can give you moving forward is to take care of yourself with regular exercise, daily application of sunscreen, a varied diet full of fruits and vegetables, abstain from alcohol, smoking, and drugs, and you'll look like you're 25 until you're 50.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

The key to a youthful appearance is great skin!  There are many treatments available to freshen the skin to make it glow.  Treatments such as HydraFacial, SkinPen, and Morpheus8 can give you a healthy glow.  We also recommend using medical grade skin care products like Transform MD and wearing sunscreen every day.

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