Crow’s Feet
Crow’s feet are fine lines or wrinkles etched at the corner of the eyes. They’re named as such for their resemblance to the outstretched gnarly toes of a crow’s foot. More so than any other wrinkle on the face, crow’s feet are expressive and can often appear to look deeper or more pronounced on the…
Eyebags
When our undereye area experience mild swelling or puffiness, it can cause that part of our eyes to bulge. This looks similar to how a bag that is bloated and round from being stuffed full. That is why this condition has earned itself the moniker of eyebags. This condition is common as we age. With…
Forehead lines
Those horizontal rows of lines above the eyebrows are quite common in those who ‘raise their eyebrows’ frequently when making facial expressions. The frontalis muscle is responsible for this movement which in turn creates creases and folds on the forehead. As with other facial expressions, repeated action can cause lines to become permanent wrinkles on…
Frown lines
Frown lines are typically those furrows between the eyebrows. They generally appear as a pair of parallel vertical lines that resemble the number 11. Frown lines are also commonly referred to as glabella lines. These lines are formed by the repeated action of frowning and they could be worsened over time with the loss in…
Jowls
The term jowl is often used to describe sagging and excess skin just below the jawline. Almost everyone develops jowls as they age because the skin becomes less elastic and thinner over time. With age, the lower cheek muscles lose their strength and volume. The skin around that area thus gravitates downwards which causes the…