29/05/2026
One of the reasons lines become more noticeable over time isn’t just because of movement.
Every time we smile, frown, squint, or raise our eyebrows, the underlying muscles pull on the skin above them.
When we’re younger, the skin has greater collagen, elastin, and structural support, allowing it to bounce back more easily.
As the skin changes with age, it becomes less resilient and less able to recover from repeated folding and creasing.
Over time, those temporary lines can become more noticeable, even when the face is at rest.
This is why facial ageing is rarely caused by one factor alone.
It’s often a combination of muscle movement, skin quality, collagen changes, volume shifts, and structural support.
Understanding the cause is important because effective treatment planning isn’t just about treating what you see, it’s about understanding why it’s happening.
