Part 1 | Why Does the Face "Sag"? What Is the Root Cause of Aging?

Have you ever noticed that once-firm facial contours begin to show skin laxity, your facial contours blur, and your plump apple cheeks slowly droop? These signs of a "sagging" face stem from the multi-layered physiological mechanisms of facial aging.

First, the SMAS fascia layer, as the deep supportive network of the face, can no longer hold the soft tissues in place once it loosens, leading to tissue ptosis. Simultaneously, collagen loss causes the dermis to collapse and elastic fibers to break, leaving the skin unsupported and exacerbating issues such as deepening nasolabial folds. Additionally, fat pad displacement results in volume loss, while bone resorption weakens deep structural support, collectively accelerating the aging process.

Aging manifests through three visible signs: blurred contours (jowl formation, loss of the jawline), deepening lines (nasolabial folds, marionette lines), and tissue sagging (drooping apple cheeks, downward-turning eye corners).

So why can’t daily skincare products reverse this trend? Because they only act on the epidermis, failing to reach the SMAS fascia layer. Moreover, "prevention is better than cure," and they are ineffective against existing skin laxity and collagen loss. To truly combat aging, we must address the root causes and seek solutions that can target the deep fascia layer.

ELsen