[Eton TV] Are looking older or looking younger determined by genes, or by the result of care?

Are looking older and looking younger

determined by genes, or by the result of care?

“Looking younger” and “looking older”

These two words are always a hot topic for us.

When you go to a reunion, there are always friends who look much younger than you.

Why do some people

look young even as they get older,

while others

look older than their age?

The speed of aging differs from person to person.

There are two major factors.

The first is “genes.”

You could say that what you are born with matters the most.

Friends who seemed older than their age from a young age

often keep that same look

even as they get older.

But the important thing is

that the speed of aging is not the same for everyone.

The second is the “living environment.”

Even twins with the same genes

can show very different

aging speeds depending on their environment.

The most typical example is

“UV exposure.”

The speed of skin aging differs greatly

between people who work outdoors

and people who work indoors.

Ultraviolet rays are so powerful that they can alter genes,

decrease the regenerative ability of skin cells,

and accelerate aging.

If you look at photos of twins,

one may have fair skin,

while the other

has plenty of fine wrinkles and age spots.

“Smoking” is also very harmful to aging.

The aging speed of smokers and non-smokers

shows an extreme difference.

Simply preventing photoaging and aging acceleration caused by smoking

can already be a big help.

But more importantly,

we should recognize our current condition.

The first area of the body where we usually notice aging is

mostly around the “eyes.”

In particular, the under-eye area is often the first thing to stand out.

When the area under the eyes becomes hollow, the fat bulges out,

and wrinkles appear,

it is easy to realize, “I’ve gotten old.”

This is also often strongly influenced by genetic factors.

Next is the “position of the eyebrows.”

If you compare it with photos from school days,

you can see that the eyebrows have sagged.

When the eyebrows droop,

the double eyelids look smaller and the eyes look smaller.

That is why people say your eyes get smaller as you age.

In addition to weaker eye-opening strength,

the eyebrows also come down.

As the skin around the eyes becomes fuller,

you start to feel the outer side sagging.

Nasolabial folds actually

need quite a long time to deepen.

Before that, the fat layer in the upper cheeks starts to move downward,

and a thick, puffy bulging appearance appears first.

If you feel that the nasolabial line is becoming more pronounced,

you should suspect that the volume of the upper cheeks

is sagging downward.

As people get older,

the jawbone itself can shrink,

which can make nasolabial folds even deeper.

The last change many people notice is

the “jawline.”

As the jawline sags downward,

it can look like jowls or create a double chin.

When you experience the symptom of your chin seeming to disappear

as you lower your head,

you naturally think, “I’ve gotten older.”

These areas

can be improved through care.

Aging cannot be avoided,

but with wise care, it can certainly be delayed.

If you look in the mirror and feel different from last year,

it is a good idea to get a consultation at a clinic.

It is important to prevent aging

and improve bad habits in advance

through procedures or care.

By detecting signs of aging early and consulting with a specialist,

it is possible to prevent and manage aging

through appropriate procedures and lifestyle improvements.

If you are different from last year, do not hesitate

and come to the clinic! 😊

If you have more questions about looking older, looking younger, or aging,

please leave a comment anytime.

Thank you. 😀