A member asked:

Outside of wrinkles and weight gain, what differentiates the face of a 16 y/o, 26 y/o, 36 y/o, and 46 y/o? do bones separate or something? skin hang?

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Dr. Janet Turkle answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Soft tissues sag: While some bone resorbs over time, most if the changes in facial aging are due to increased laxity in the soft tissues. The skin and muscles become more relaxed and become protocols (sag) off the skeletal structures.

Answered 5/28/2016

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