
james sapphire my k
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People always think "lean = young." But if you’re a true ectomorph (naturally skinny, low fat), your face can age worse, not better.
Why?
Less subcutaneous fat to cushion and support skin
More bony landmarks visible, creating a "hollow" or "gaunt" look earlier
Higher cortisol levels from chronic leanness accelerating collagen breakdown
This is why a lot of lean guys start looking "skeletal" or "over-dieted" by late 20s, even if they have perfect body fat percentages. Solution? Preserve facial fat strategically avoid extreme cutting, manage stress hormones, and consider conservative volume maintenance treatments early (deep plane filler, fat grafting).
Why?
Less subcutaneous fat to cushion and support skin
More bony landmarks visible, creating a "hollow" or "gaunt" look earlier
Higher cortisol levels from chronic leanness accelerating collagen breakdown
This is why a lot of lean guys start looking "skeletal" or "over-dieted" by late 20s, even if they have perfect body fat percentages. Solution? Preserve facial fat strategically avoid extreme cutting, manage stress hormones, and consider conservative volume maintenance treatments early (deep plane filler, fat grafting).