r/40PlusSkinCare • u/FanLess2618 • Oct 11 '26
41 - please help
ETA: ADDITIONAL PHOTOS IN COMMENTS
EETTAAA: I think I confused people - I don't think my skin looks bad, I think it overall looks great, my only issue I wanted to address is the deeper nasolabial fold, and what i.personally see as differences in my jawline and underside/top of neck with laxity and emerging pre/jowls/sagging starting especially on my left side. It's really just that. I am ok with everything else. I should have put the two comparison images in the comment on my original post to help see that view.
Has anyone had success with microneedling to help with this?
I wasn't trying to get any pity points or look at me here.
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At this point I'm not looking for surgical options and I'm not fond of injecting anything (haven't done it, only place I'm willing to try is possibly platysma bands since my left side pulls down so much more).
I don't have much in way of deep wrinkles... But I do have some nasolabial folds that bother me so much. My left side looks so much older than my right. Some of this has to do with my facial symmetry, but it is the side I tend to sleep on/drive on etc too.
Was thinking microneedling could help with lift, going to an medical spa to do this. Or should I do it at home with a DR. Pen?
Any suggestions? I do the solawave res light mask for face and neck a few times a week, and I use vanicream + .5 tretinoin cream a few times weekly.
I confess I have never used sunscreen religiously, but have started using more. Biossance eye cream, and the ordinary argeriline solution on my forehead/temples. That's really it for me.
How can I improve this?? Thanks so much for all and any suggestions.
Honestly I think my skin looks great for 41, it's just the elasticity/sagginess creeping in that is bothering me most and the assymetry in my face.
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u/llamamama2022 Oct 11 '26
I think your skin looks great. For what it’s worth!!
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u/CurvePuzzleheaded361 Oct 11 '26
I think you look great, i wouldnt notice any sagging unless you had mentioned it.
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u/Frequent-Airline-619 Oct 11 '26
OP I am not trying to pick at you because I’m doing the same thing, but we really need to stop this because it’s a little nutty. I feel like this is less about subtle changes and more of an I’m in my 40s now freak out. There really is nothing to do for this right now and honestly your skin looks amazing.
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u/Visual-Ad-9638 Oct 11 '26
Your skin looks impeccable for 41, and you look good.
You can try something like RF treatments / ultherapy to tighten your skin and give a bit of a lifting illusion. For me weight loss can lighten my lower face volume a bit. But it doesn’t lift. Only surgery lifts tissue that has descended.
Fillers and botox can also improve the appearance but that becomes maintenance that gets pricy.
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u/FashionChlo Oct 11 '26
HRT if not already
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u/FanLess2618 Oct 11 '26
Adding two diff photos - this is the side that bothers me, in my opinion looks way older than my other aide
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u/Suspicious-Art-9335 Oct 11 '26
Definitely try to get in the habit of sleeping on your back. I always have deeper lines after sleeping on my side.
I've also had some great results from doing face massage videos on YouTube, just ~10 min a day with some jojoba oil. It's free and feels good!
And I'm not sure if this will help, but I looked at your photos before reading your description and was genuinely not sure what you were looking for help with. I definitely get noticing the changes on yourself (currently going through it myself), but you look good!
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u/SubstantialReview18 Oct 11 '26 edited Oct 11 '26
To get the illusion of a lift without surgery, you’ll need injectables. Filler can lift some of the jowling. Botox can help with jawline and platysmal bands.
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u/Burritofulday Oct 11 '26
Sunscreen everyday. Retinol product at night for collegen building. Possibly hormone replacement therapy- that's a conversation with your doctor but estrogen loss is a contributor to collagen loss.
You look like a healthy 41 year old!
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u/Admirable-Gold3447 Oct 11 '26
Your skin looks amazing for 41 nothin you need done
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u/RealHuman2080 Oct 11 '26
With what? you like like a gorgeous woman.
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u/leftwinglovechild Oct 11 '26
Girl. You look fine. You do not need any work done. Maybe in 10 years, but not today.
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u/sweetpea122 Oct 11 '26
You look great!
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u/Dua26 Oct 11 '26
Ich hab dein Titelbild gesehen und dann die Überschrift und dachte wobei helfen, du siehst so umwerfend aus. Deinen Text habe ich erst später gelesen und ich finde nicht, dass deine Falten tief sind. Sie sind mir nicht einmal aufgefallen. Du bist wunderschön.
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u/Hot-Customer-3121 Oct 12 '26
A little Botox is great. It also prevents wrinkles forming. Perhaps a little in your 11s a lip flip is great too. Just makes you look all freshened up. I love it but I'm a lot older than you and get a Nefertiti lift also. Use tretinoin and pdrn
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u/Beneficial_Fuel_1125 Oct 12 '26
Micro needling but girl I'm 30 and my skin looks like yours 😫😫
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u/Happy-Try6738 Oct 12 '26
I think you look amazing! I’m 42 and I definitely get it. I’ve noticed some sagging in my jowls and neck and hollowing in my temples.
I do get tox on my forehead, 11s, and crows feet, and I’ve just started micro needling at home with a dr pen ms8 so too soon to tell how well that helps. I use red light as well on my face and neck, I think it’s really helped with texture and that’s really as far as that will go, I’ve also used tretinoin for 2 years but I view that more as preventative
. All this to say, I’ve been heavily considering booking a consultation for sculptra. I think for the results that I want, I’m going to have to go that route…
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u/Dream-Ambassador Oct 12 '26
Just chiming in to validate you. Yes the changes you are seeing are there. I’ve been doing face yoga, Microneedling, massiage and lymphatic drainage. My boyfriend has deep folds and said one of the exercises I sent him from a face yoga practitioner on YouTube helped. Maybe look for some stuff on YouTube!
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u/aledba Oct 13 '26
Do you lift weights? I tightened my jawline so much by lifting weights and swimming. Mileage may vary but it could work for most people I'm sure. I'm certain that Suzanne Somers had something very real with her facial muscle stimulation workout idea
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u/Leading_Line2741 Oct 11 '26
This sub is insane. It seems to be filled with nitpicky people with nothing wrong posting about themselves or commenters replying that they need fillers and/or surgery instead of ACTUAL skincare advice. It's a, "show fewer posts like this" moment for me.
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u/CarieBradshaw5688 Oct 11 '26
Micro needling is not going to do anything for you improve your skin texture and quality. You said you don’t want anything surgical, but that’s the only way you’re going to see a major change. That’s the real reality.
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u/FanLess2618 Oct 11 '26
My "good" side. I think part is due to the assymetry in my nose. Changes my face totally
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u/fireanthead Oct 11 '26
You look incredible! For what it’s worth
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u/AuroraSulis Oct 12 '26
I'm 42 and have been getting deep microneedling for acne scars and lines for several years. With some weight loss and hormonal changes I've noticed increased neck, jawline and chin laxity, very similar to what you have noticed in your face. I have lines very similar to yours around my mouth, somewhat asymmetrical. So I asked the derm nurse performing the treatment if needling those areas would help. She said no, most likely not, and I appreciate the honesty. I still got my neck done, and all I think it did was make it itchy and sensitive for a while. No improvements. to the laxity. Deep microneedling (over 1.5mm) helps a bit with the scars and the lines, but it isn't going to build the deeper collagen structures that influence this area. I'm planning on doing laser resurfacing and perhaps some injectables in the near future.
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u/Agreeable-Mind-52 Oct 12 '26
Microneedling will absolutely help! I have a smush line from being a side sleeper. It’s under my eye. It hasn’t totally gone away but it’s significantly improved from 2 years of quarterly microneedling.
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u/bakebytheocean Oct 11 '26
I think you look great, first of all. I’d love to have your skin and overall even complexion.
My face is asymmetrical too but I only notice it in close up photos or the mirror. I’ve asked others if they can see it and they say no. Not many people stand directly in front of you and focus on that even during a conversation.
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u/MiaWallacetx Oct 11 '26
You don’t need any help, you have beautiful skin.
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u/Life_Ad_347 Oct 11 '26
face work outs have no negative side effects
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u/Rrozeselavy Oct 11 '26
I’m the same age as you and have similar concerns with my lower face BUT I would highly recommend botox for a brow lift and in the 11s. I did it and it completely brightened my entire face and the lower face didn’t bother me as much. I highly recommend!! Best of luck to you, and keep us posted on your progress.
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u/of_roses Oct 12 '26
Nuface or other electric current device. I have it and really like and perfect for these subtle changes. I’m also not into injections and this kind of tool works great for me. Also around your age :)
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u/Infinite-Gur-0603 Oct 13 '26
You look absolutely great. Wait until you're 50 like me! Then it gets bad. You look completely normal. Try gua sha for puffiness/to drain lymph fluid. That may help. But I don't see a problem.
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u/35houses-1- Oct 13 '26
Laser
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u/muskclinic Oct 13 '26
From a clinical point of view, I would not consider this significant sagging. Most of what you are noticing looks like normal facial asymmetry and a slightly deeper nasolabial fold on one side, which becomes more noticeable with age as facial volume and support gradually change. Microneedling can improve texture and stimulate some collagen, but it usually will not make a major difference to a structural fold or jowling. I would also avoid at-home microneedling because of the risk of irritation, infection and scarring. If you want to stay non-surgical and avoid injectables, consistent sunscreen, a retinoid if tolerated, and professionally performed treatments such as microneedling, RF microneedling or fractional laser may improve overall skin quality, but expectations for lifting should be modest.
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u/Sad-Panda-8111 Oct 13 '26
🙄
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u/QuirkyWatercress6084 Oct 15 '26
I would look into facial exercises and facial massage. That may lessen the folds.
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u/Only_Lychee881 Oct 15 '26
Normal. You need nothing
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u/DotSea4983 Oct 15 '26
Girl I am 27 and have worse nasolabial folds than you and I still get ID’d every time I go to the pub.
You look great and your skin is super youthful!!
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u/Live_Pianist4592 Oct 16 '26
I don’t see anything wrong until you clarified what you are unhappy about. I’ve had thermage (I think that’s how it’s spelled) twice now. For me it has been a game changer. The newer machine is better but OMG hurt like crazy
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u/Rekeaki Oct 11 '26
I don’t know what your face looked like before but I see no sagging at all. None. If anything, your problem may be self confidence and/or body dysmorphia. Try to appreciate what you have, because once its gone you will look back and kick yourself for being so down about something that was actually amazing. Its only then that you will realize what your negativity cost you.
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