Preventative Ageing’ For 20-Year-Olds – More Risk Or Reward?

It seems like the people concerned with ageing are getting younger and younger. Today, there’s a whole host of 20-somethings already considering how they can keep hold of their youthful looks. But what cost has this come at? 

With young people prepared to go further than ever before to prevent signs of ageing, have we reached the point where preventative ageing measures are more risky than they are reward? This article will explore the different strategies that people are using to fight signs of ageing, focusing on the risk that is involved with each.

Diet

Your diet should form a large part of your mission to stay looking young. A healthy diet includes a balanced diet that focuses on high amounts of vitamin C and antioxidants. This is one of the safest and healthiest ways to prevent signs of ageing as it will boost the production of collagen and subsequently prevent skin from becoming saggy.

The only risk with your diet comes when you start following extreme diets, such as those which limit you to a dangerous amount of calories. If you are trying to follow preventative ageing measures, it’s important to remember that foods can be sources of beneficial nutrients. As a result, while it’s important to avoid certain foods, it’s also imperative that you are not consuming too little food that it becomes dangerous.

Exercise

Frequent exercise is as important as a balanced diet if you want to stay looking youthful. Both will help you maintain a healthier weight and prevent fat gain which can lead you to look older. Again, there shouldn’t be any risk associated with regular exercise and the only risks will come when following extreme exercise regimes that put your body under an unmanageable amount of stress.

As a result, follow standard physical activity guidelines and listen to your body. There’s nothing wrong with taking a rest day from time to time in order to let your body recover.

Surgery

Surgery has long been used by people in the fight against signs of ageing. However, in recent years, surgery has become far more accessible. But it appears that this has come at a considerable cost. Surgeries such as a piezo rhinoplasty and a mini neck lift are commonly used to look younger, but there has been a rise in the number of unqualified surgeries offering these types of procedures.

In recent years, it’s also become common for young people to go abroad in search of cheaper surgery options. One such nation that has become synonymous with cheap surgery is Turkey. However, there has also been a rise in the number of botched surgeries occurring in Turkey which supports the idea that preventative ageing is more riskier than it is rewarding.

We’re also seeing more 20-somethings turn to smaller procedures such as Botox. While Botox itself is often safe, it’s worth noting that treatments like Botox need to be topped up regularly. If turning to Botox in your 20s, you have a large number of procedures ahead of you if you wish to keep it topped up regularly. It’s also worth pointing out that some people can be addicted to aesthetic enhancements as they constantly chase an unrealistic goal. Turning to surgery in your younger years will only increase the chances of this which should be considered.

Mental Health

Leading a healthier lifestyle can lead to many physical benefits, but it can also lead to an improved mindset. Diet choices and exercise regimes that are motivated by fighting ageing will also lead to benefits in other areas. For example, you may experience improved sleep quality and a healthier weight creating a virtuous cycle in your fight against signs of ageing.

However, if your desire to stay looking young becomes an obsession, this is where mental health can be harmed. While there is no harm in wanting to look younger, it should never become your priority. 

Final Thoughts

Chasing youthful looks, on the whole, should be safe and risk-free. However, more recently there has been a rising number of issues with younger people chasing a more youthful appearance. If this is a concern, remember that most lifestyle changes will benefit you, especially if implemented in moderation.