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When did you first notice your face had aged?

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Fakeplastictrees55 · 29/03/2023 06:43

Until around 29/30 I was frequently asked if I was 'studying' and if I 'lived with my parents' that sort of thing. Once at 27 and once at 29 I was told "You look like you're still in high school."

Anyway now about to turn 32 and I've had nasolabial folds and smile lines appear what feels like overnight. It actually makes you question your face and whether they'd always been there and you just didn't notice them.
Also lost a lot of fat in my face despite not losing body weight. When I look at myself at 27/28 I had an incredibly round face and now just touching my face I can feel there's much less fat.

I still look 'young', it's just the first time I've noticed what feels like a definite shift in my face. I'm doing everything 'right' except for too much sugar which I really need to stop!

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Dente · 29/03/2023 21:58

I noticed when I got Botox, after when I looked at the mirror I thought omg that’s what I used to look like, it was just so familiar! Strange !

JaceLancs · 29/03/2023 21:59

After 50

Butterwicky · 29/03/2023 22:05

Early 30s. I don't have many lines but my skin looks less glowing and I've lost a lot of fat. Use sunscreen all year round but that only slows the lines I think and not the other stuff.

menopausalbloat · 29/03/2023 22:27

Perimeno when I was mid-forties. It seemed as if I aged overnight.

GreyGoose1980 · 29/03/2023 23:08

Up until 41 I was often told I looked younger / had a baby face etc. Then I had DD last year at 42 and I honestly think I look nearer 52 now! Wouldn’t change it for the world as it was a very long journey to have her but it’s not been kind to my face or body!!

JennyWren87 · 29/03/2023 23:37

At 35. I had 2 pregnancies in two years and suddenly I had fine lines, more textured skin and loss of elasticity. I'm lucky I'm a skincare nut so I know what to do. Was still a bit of a shock that tge change was so sudden

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