Many aspects of facial and body aging are inevitable and a
fact of life. However, there are daily habits, motions and actions that we do
that unnecessarily accelerate the aging process. While we are very fortunate to
have so many non invasive advances in plastic surgery, many of them would not
be necessary at younger ages if we negated some of the behaviors that cause
wrinkles to appear prematurely. Dr. John
Zannis is a New Bern, North Carolina board Certified Plastic Surgeon who breaks
down some of these “off limits” behaviors.
Tanning Beds
Despite skin cancer warning labels and common sense, 45
percent of young women surveyed in a February 2014 study revealed they still
use tanning beds. Here’s your wakeup call: Tanning beds blast you with 12- to
15-times more ultraviolet radiation than the sun, which means you’re that much
more likely to get wrinkles, dark spots, thick leathery skin and cancer. And
that cancer could be the deadly kind: Melanoma is one of the most common
cancers diagnosed among young women, with more than 32,000 women expected to be
diagnosed in the coming years.
Alcohol
Alcohol is a natural diuretic, so the more you drink, the
more dehydrated you become. Dr. Zannis states that, “besides sapping the
natural moisture from your skin, excessive alcohol also triggers rosacea
outbreaks and exacerbates fine lines, acne, and wrinkles, all of which
instantly make you look older. You don't have to swear off the bottle altogether,
but by drinking less, your liver doesn't have to work as hard to flush out
toxins and impurities from your body, and when it works more efficiently,
you'll see the results in your skin.”
Smoking
It’s certainly no secret that smoking is bad for your
health. But did you know it’s bad for your looks, too? Dr. Zannis says that, “studies
show that in addition to shortening your life by increasing your risk for heart
and lung disease, smoking can activate enzymes that break down the elasticity
of your skin. Even if you’re a closet smoker, the fine wrinkles and pallor that
cigarettes cause can give you away — just one more reason to snuff out those
smokes.”
You sleep with your
face in the pillow
Sleeping on your stomach or on your side with your face smashed
into the pillow can create wrinkles and accelerate aging. "The connective
tissue and collagen in your face becomes weaker and less supportive with
age," says Dr. Zannis. "So when you sleep on the same side of your
face night after night, your skin won't smooth out or spring back as quickly as
it did when you were young." Those crease lines from your pillow can
become permanent. Sleep on your back or invest in a satin pillowcase to keep
skin smooth.
Cleaning facial skin too thoroughly.
After a long day, you want to get all the dirt, grease, and
grime out of your pores by any means necessary, but this is a mistake that
could cost your skin its youthful suppleness and glow. "When people use
harsh soap in order to get a squeaky clean feel, they strip their skin of its
natural oils and accentuate fine lines," says Dr. Zannis. Stick to a gentle
cleanser and don't scrub, your skin will thank you later.
Aggressively removing
your eye makeup.
Taking off your makeup at night is important, but you should
do it gently. The last thing you want to do is rub, tug, or scrap the skin
around your eyes to get that last little bit of mascara off. "You can
cause broken blood vessels and puffiness," warns Dr. Zannis.
Sipping Through A
Straw
“Yes, repeated straw drinking causes people to purse their
lips and can create wrinkles from the repetitive muscle motion,” says Dr.
Zannis. He adds, “Much like repeated frowning causes wrinkles on the upper
face.”
Meet Dr. John Zannis - New Bern, NC Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Zannis is board certified by the American Board of
Plastic Surgery. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and studied Human Biology and
Studio Art at Stanford University prior to entering Medical School. He obtained
his Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.) from the University of Cincinnati College
Of Medicine.
After medical school, Dr. Zannis received his formal
training in General Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Wake
Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina under the guidance of
world-renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Louis Argenta. During this time, he
performed over 5,000 surgical procedures and covered all aspects of plastic
surgery including cosmetic surgery of the face and body, complex reconstructive
procedures of face and body, cleft lip and palate surgery, hand surgery, facial
and jaw fracture repair, and reconstruction following massive weight loss. He
has given numerous national academic presentations and keeps abreast of the
latest technologies in Plastic Surgery at symposia across the country.
His studies in art and art history in Florence, Italy
cultivated a passion for the Renaissance and geniuses of that time such as
Leonardo DaVinci. Dr. Zannis instills artistry and perfectionism into his practice
of surgery. His keen interest in procedures like rhinoplasty stem from their
sculptural nature and the challenge they pose: “Rhinoplasty is considered one
of the most difficult surgeries to master.
The slightest adjustment to the nose’s framework can have a
significant effect. The true challenge is knowing what needs to be altered and
improving the aesthetics, without changing the uniqueness and personality of
someone’s face.”
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