What face shape is most likely to make you look older? The truth about facial aging that’s hotly debated across the internet
In the past 10 days, the topic of "face shape and aging" has sparked widespread discussion on social platforms. From comparing celebrities’ pictures to ordinary people’s anti-aging experiences, netizens summarized the aging characteristics of different face shapes. The following is an in-depth analysis based on popular content across the Internet, using data to reveal the secrets of making your face look older.
1. Ranking of 5 common face shapes in terms of appearance of aging
| face shape | Key points for showing aging | Proportion of netizen votes (sample size: 1,000 people) |
|---|---|---|
| long face | Long atrium, obvious depression after collagen loss | 32.7% |
| diamond face | Protruding cheekbones easily show nasolabial folds | 28.5% |
| square face | Wide mandibular angle and obvious soft tissue sagging | 19.2% |
| round face | Fat accumulation leads to sagging aging | 12.1% |
| heart shaped face | Pointed chin, good bone support | 7.5% |
2. Why do long faces make you look older? Scientific explanation is coming
According to the short video analysis by medical beauty expert @ Dermatology Dr. Li (with over 2 million views in 7 days), there are three main reasons why long faces appear older:
1.Atrium proportions are out of balance: When the distance from the tip of the nose to the lips exceeds 1/3 of the face, it will increase the sense of age;
2.bone resorption effect: The jaw bones of people with long faces are more likely to shrink with age, resulting in sunken temples and cheeks;
3.Dynamic textures appear earlier: When speaking or smiling, the muscles stretch to a large extent, which can easily form longitudinal wrinkles.
3. Comparison of anti-aging programs: How to remedy different face shapes?
| face shape | Medical beauty advice | Daily care focus |
|---|---|---|
| long face | Hyaluronic acid fills temples and cheeks; thread carving lifts | Use skin care products containing peptides to avoid excessive weight loss |
| diamond face | Zygomatic bone augmentation surgery (caution required), High body surgery to remove nasolabial folds | During massage, lift from cheekbones to behind ears |
| square face | Ultrasound cannon tightens the mandibular margin and botulinum toxin slims the masseter muscle | Avoid sleeping on your side to reduce pressure on your jaw |
4. Real cases from netizens: These celebrities changed their hairstyle and became 10 years younger
In Xiaohongshu's popular post "Hairstyles Save an Old Face" (83,000 likes), the blogger compared the styling changes of many celebrities:
-Representative of long face: Li Yong (late) → fluffy bangs + curly hair on both sides, the visual shortening plane is centered;
-Diamond face representative: Liu Tao → Character bangs + low ponytail, weaken the cheekbone lines;
-Square face representative: Shu Qi → Long wavy hair, blurring the contour of the mandibular angle.
5. Experts remind: These habits accelerate aging
The latest "Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Facial Aging" released by the China Plastic Surgery Association emphasizes:Staying up late, smoking, excessive dietingIt will aggravate the aging of all face shapes, especially for people with long and diamond-shaped faces. The collagen loss rate is 1.5 times faster than that of round faces (data source: 2024 "Journal of Clinical Dermatology").
After reading this summary of hot reviews from all over the Internet, do you know how to resist aging for your face shape? Feel free to share your observations in the comment area!
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