Wrinkles on the cheeks: causes and main methods of dealing with them

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Telling wrinkles. Diseases can be diagnosed by the “mesh” on the face

Doctor of Pharmaceutical Sciences Nailya Nasybullina says :

– A wrinkled face does not necessarily indicate a hard life. Some wrinkles are passed on to us by inheritance. For example, if your father had a large nose, you will get wrinkles or a double chin with age. There are wrinkles associated exclusively with the characteristics of our character. Perhaps the person has not had any severe trials, and his health is fine, but he reacts so violently to all the little everyday things and minor problems that his entire face is literally dotted with small wrinkles.

But there are completely different wrinkles that warn that a person has certain health problems. He who is forewarned is forearmed. For ease of “reading,” let’s divide the face into areas.

On the face

Flaccid and sagging skin on the cheekbones indicates problems with the bladder.

A slightly swollen chin means your kidneys are working hard.

Multiple wrinkles on the cheekbones indicate reduced function of the stomach and pancreas.

A transverse wrinkle on the chin may be a sign of congestion at the level of the liver or pelvis.

If the skin on the cheekbones resembles a transparent film , then it is necessary to check the condition of the liver.

If your chin often goes numb , you should visit a cardiologist and have an electrocardiogram done, as there may be heart problems.

Causes of fat folds under the chin

According to statistics, the “chin” most often grows in females over the age of 40. However, this problem often affects young people as well. Before getting rid of a double chin, you need to find out the reason for its formation.

• Age. The years, as you know, do not spare anyone. A decrease in the amount of collagen and dehydration of the skin are the causes of external changes in the face. Loss of muscle mass also affects the appearance of sagging cheeks and a double chin. The neck is made up of more than 30 types of muscles, which, when weakened, lead to the formation of a “goiter.”
• Changes in weight. When you gain extra pounds, the first fat deposits accumulate in the abdomen, then on the face (in the cheeks and chin). When the fat layer expands, the skin stretches. Proper and gradual weight loss is beneficial not only for internal organs, but also for the skin. When the fat “melts” slowly, the skin has time to tighten and return to normal. Dramatic weight loss leaves the body in a deplorable state: stretch marks, skin folds and cellulite remain. After a sudden loss of excess weight, a “goiter” of loose skin may appear on the neck. Physical exercise or surgery can help combat it.
• Genetics. It is enough to look at your elderly relatives to discover certain similarities with your own appearance. A wrinkle on the chin is formed as a result of the rapid accumulation of fat in the body and the slow removal of water. These two factors directly depend on genetic characteristics. Of course, proper nutrition, a healthy lifestyle and attention to your own body will help you avoid a bitter fate, no matter what genetic characteristics nature has awarded you. Another factor is the structure of the skull. The risk of developing a crease above the neck in people with a flat mandibular bone is much higher than in those with strong-willed chins.

Before and after surgery
A fold above the neck can form at any age and in both sexes. In addition to the three listed reasons, this is influenced by:

• incorrect posture (you can’t hunch, slouch or lower your head);
• sedentary work (teachers, accountants, managers and a huge list of professions in which the main tool is a PC);
• using a sleeping pillow that is too high;
• diseases associated with the thyroid gland.

Nasolabial folds

Swelling and changes in the shape of the nose and the appearance of a purple tint indicate a disease of the lungs and large intestine.

Deep symmetrical wrinkles on both sides of the nose indicate dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract.

If the nasolabial fold continues to the chin , this means problems with digestion - gastritis with high acidity, an incipient stomach or duodenal ulcer, colitis.

Vertical shallow wrinkles above the upper lip indicate gynecological diseases.

Vertical wrinkles from the corners of the mouth downward warn of possible gastritis with decreased secretory function and a predisposition to pancreatic diseases.

If the area around the mouth and the mouth itself are covered with grooves, then there are spasms in the large intestine.

A white edging around the mouth draws attention to problems in the heart.

Cracks in the corners of the mouth indicate a violation of water-salt metabolism, and perhaps hydronephritis - a violation of the excretion of fluid by the kidneys.

Causes of wrinkles on the cheeks

The easiest way to say that such aesthetic defects arise due to excessive activity of the facial muscles. Allegedly, women who do not hide their emotions and “fully” use their facial muscles face the problem of cheek wrinkles much more often. There is a deal of truth in it. But still, in most cases the reason lies elsewhere. What's the matter? Here are the main factors.

1. Developed facial muscles. Actually, facial muscles are determined not only by hereditary predisposition. They are also formed depending on how actively a person uses them. People with active facial expressions literally train their facial muscles constantly. Active muscle movements cause wrinkles. But this is not so critical, and it is possible to eliminate defects.
2. Heredity. There's nothing you can do about it. If in your family not only you, but also other relatives have wrinkles on their cheeks, apparently you are simply unlucky. These are structural features, again, of the facial muscles. The problem only gets worse with age. It is impossible to avoid its occurrence, even if you wear a mournful mask all your life and never smile.
3. Lack of moisture. The skin gradually loses moisture every year and retains it worse. This is the main process of the formation of age-related wrinkles. But it also happens that skin dehydration occurs much earlier than retirement age. This means that the years lived are far from the only factor. If your skin is dry, it requires special care and intense hydration.
4. Smoking. In heavy smokers, wrinkles appear earlier and appear deeper. It’s difficult to say what exactly the problem is here. Some say it’s due to the constant work of the facial muscles. But this assumption is far from the truth. Rather, due to constant smoking, the facial muscles, on the contrary, weaken, the elasticity of the skin is lost, and then vertical creases appear.

The reasons have been sorted out. You can influence them, although not all of them. For example, you cannot compensate for the first two factors. Lack of moisture is easier to deal with. But you definitely need to give up cigarettes forever. What else can you do? Let's move on to the recommendations with which you can, if not completely get rid of the defect, then at least stop its worsening.

On the forehead and around the eyes

If many cross-shaped wrinkles , a spinal disease cannot be ruled out. And a transverse wrinkle indicates a problem specifically in the cervical-occipital area - often osteochondrosis.

If horizontal wrinkles cut across the forehead above the bridge of the nose, this is a common sign of a tendency to migraine.

A deep vertical groove between the eyebrows tells its owner that his body clearly lacks oxygen and movement in the fresh air.

A vertical crease between the eyebrows on the right indicates a damaged liver and gallbladder. If the wrinkle is shifted to the left, this is the first sign of problems with the spleen.

A vertical wrinkle in the middle of the forehead at the level of the bridge of the nose indicates stomach problems.

wrinkles under the eyes are a “projection” of possible bladder problems.

Swelling of the upper eyelids indicates that not all is well with the kidneys.

Bags under the eyes indicate a problem with the heart.

Of course, to get rid of these defects, you must first treat the disease. But if your wrinkles are still purely cosmetic, you can say goodbye to them with simple facial yoga exercises. Read more about them here.

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What to do?

The premature appearance of wrinkles is primarily caused by lifestyle. But the most annoying thing is that it is not enough to simply change your habits and start living by new rules. If wrinkles have already appeared, be prepared for the fact that every day you need to devote time to special exercises, apply homemade or factory-made creams to the problem area. In some cases, you will need to undergo a course of cosmetic procedures.

Let's take a closer look at the topic of how to remove wrinkles on the chin.

Cosmetical tools

Many women prefer to use creams and masks to get rid of wrinkles. If they appear on the chin, you should not ignore these remedies.

How to deal with the problem at home:

1. Cleanse the skin in the problem area with gentle peeling. Apply a mask with a moisturizing effect. You can buy it at a pharmacy kiosk or prepare it yourself. This procedure should be carried out 2-3 times a week.
2. Use retinol creams daily. Or apply grape, olive or almond oil using massage movements from the middle of the chin to the temples.
3. Do a contrast shower to tone the skin and compresses to stimulate blood circulation. To do this, alternately soak a small face towel in hot and then cold water and apply it to your chin for a few minutes.

On women's forums, the question of how to remove wrinkles on the chin and nose is often discussed. Many people prefer to use not only factory-made products, but also masks prepared on their own. The most common recipes:

• With glycerin and crude protein. Take these ingredients in a ratio of 10 ml: 1 pc., add a little flour so that you end up with a mass that resembles sour cream in consistency. Apply the mask to the chin and décolleté, leave for a quarter of an hour and rinse with strong brewed green tea. For greater effect, treat this area with an ice cube.
• With alum. Mix with scrub (choose one with sea salt) 1 tsp. alum powder and add a few tablespoons of water. The result will be a creamy mass. Apply it to the chin and neck, leave for 20-25 minutes, rinse.
• With honey. Take a small apple, peel and core. Cut into small pieces so you can grind in a blender. Add 2 tbsp to the liquid mass. l. honey (if the apple was large, then 2.5 tbsp.). Apply the mask to problem skin and leave for 10 minutes. After this time, remove with chamomile decoction.

There are many products designed to get rid of wrinkles. But before applying creams and masks to your face, make sure there is no allergic reaction.

To do this, leave a small amount of product on the skin of your hand. If redness does not appear after half an hour or an hour, you can safely use it on problem areas of the face.

Self-massage and face building

You can achieve a positive result faster if, in addition to cosmetics, you do facial massage and special gymnastics. The following exercises are recommended to combat wrinkles on the chin:

• Grab your cheeks with your thumb and index finger and squeeze them tightly. In this position, smile. At this time, the skin tightens and wrinkles are smoothed out.
• Place your thumb and index finger in the center so that one is on the chin and the other is under it. Move from this point along the massage line to the ears.
• To smooth out wrinkles under the lower lip, place the index fingers of both hands in this area and press lightly. Now you need to create conditions for the skin to stretch. To do this, use your lower lip to move as if you were pushing your fingers away. In this way, tense your muscles for literally half a minute, and then relax.

After gymnastics, you can start self-massage. Rub massage oil into your chin using gentle movements with your fingertips. Now lightly tap the problem area with your fingers.

It is advisable to start fighting wrinkles from the moment they are discovered.

Appearance and bite

The location of the dentition directly affects a person’s appearance. Facial features depend on the shape of the skull, including the jaws. Pathologies that are not treated in a timely manner cause changes in the external image. The most common problems directly related to jaw pathologies are:

• Heavy chin.
• Sunken cheeks.
• Protrusion of lips.
• Open mouth.
• Drooping of the corners of the lips.
• Violation of facial symmetry.

Over time, such anomalies lead to the premature appearance of wrinkles and aging. There are various anomalies, and each of them changes a person's appearance in different ways.

Anti-wrinkle cheek care methods

Now let's see what other ways to eliminate or at least minimize wrinkles have been invented at the moment. We will not talk here about anti-aging cosmetics, complex home masks, or salon procedures. Yes, it's all there. The only problem is that they are mostly useless against cheek wrinkles. Then what can be done?

1. Thorough hydration. You don't have to buy expensive cosmetics to moisturize your skin. They will be replaced, for example, by ordinary baby cream. It is specially created for the delicate skin of a child, which suffers greatly from a lack of moisture. Simply perfect.
2. Additional skin nutrition. The skin will become elastic and at the same time receive protection from negative external influences if you take care of it with gelatin. This is a unique product suitable for caring for any skin type. Other ingredients are added to it if there are no allergies. The most commonly used pulp is banana. To prepare a gelatin mask or a mask with other ingredients, gelatin must be diluted with water. The finished mask lasts 20–30 minutes.
3. Increased elasticity. To make your skin more elastic, prepare a mask of egg white and flour. A good combination that, although it won’t get rid of wrinkles on the cheeks, will be generally beneficial for the skin of the face.

There are also a huge number of different radical procedures to choose from. If you are completely disgusted by your cheeks, you can do Botox or mesotherapy. The wrinkles will definitely disappear after this, but not for long. Perhaps this will suit you. Then contact a specialized institution. These procedures should be performed by professionals. Do not neglect your own health, because otherwise, instead of eliminating wrinkles, you will get additional bruises on your cheeks , and it will get worse.

What are the conclusions?

Wrinkles on the cheeks appear for various reasons. Sometimes it is impossible to protect against them, since the defect is caused by heredity or structural features of the facial muscles. But you can cope with some factors. You can always quit smoking, provide proper skin care, and do simple but regular massage. It is not necessary to give yourself up to plastic doctors.

How to avoid appearance?

It's easy enough. You just have to follow the following tips.

1. Use creams and other skin care products that are appropriate for your age.
2. Drink enough water (at least 1 liter per day, please note that juices, soups, tea and coffee are not included in this amount).
3. Choose a plant-based diet (ideally, you should consume at least three servings of vegetables per day).
4. Various masks also have a positive effect on the skin of the face; you can resort to massage.

Read also: Nasolabial wrinkles