When you look in the mirror, are you happy?

For many women, the answer is no.

In 2014 when I was full swing into my Ironman training, my body fat registered at 14%. I weighed 112 pounds (I am 5’3”). For women, that is pretty low. Only athletic women fall into that range. A lean woman is considered to have 21-25%. A normal woman will average between 26-31% and an overweight woman has 32-39% body fat. Anything higher than that is considered obese.

I worked my butt off to have body fat that low. I was training 20+ hours weekly. I loved the lean, muscular look of my body but noticed that my face began to look a bit haggard. I looked in the mirror and didn’t like what I saw.

It was then that I discovered how medical aesthetics could help!

After a visit to a medspa, I looked 10 years younger! The filler had helped tighten up my skin. The Botox helped me get rid of my wrinkles. Having my tear troughs and lips filled as well, made me look and feel like a million bucks! I was ecstatic! I finally had the body and face that matched how young I felt on the inside.

The connection between body fat and aging

Let’s chat a little bit about body weight, aging and how it affects how you look…

Have you ever noticed how very thin women often look older than they are? Having low body fat may look great on your body but it causes your face to look prematurely older. As we age and lose collagen, our skin doesn’t retract as much as it used to. Unable to tighten back up, our skin is left loose causing deep wrinkles and in some cases even hanging skin. You’ll notice this first often times in the neck. We take great care of our skin as we age but often forget our neck. Left ignored, it is often one of the first dead giveaways of a woman’s age.

Having low body fat also cause the facial features to look much more harsh and angular.

A small bit of body fat actually makes you look younger. By gaining a few pounds of body fat, our face fills out and features soften. I know this flies in the face of typical beauty standards but that’s ok. I’m not saying to gain 15 lbs. But 4-5 lbs of healthy weight can make a big difference.

Combine that with a trip to see us at Hawaii Blue, we can give you the face you’ve always wanted! It’s you, just with a little bit of help from the Botox and Juvederm fairy. Micro needling combined with PRP also helps your face look younger. It firms the skin, causes collagen growth and minimizes fine lines and wrinkles.

What are you waiting for? Schedule your appointment today online. Our consultations are always free!