'Stop eating these': A plastic surgeon's 5 foods that age your face

A plastic surgeon's warning about everyday foods that can affect skin condition, facial appearance and accelerate aging has been drawing attention.

Choi Hyun-nam, a board-certified plastic surgeon, recently posted a video on his social media titled "Top 5 foods that make your face look worse."

Coming in at No. 5 on Choi's list are high-sodium foods such as ramyun and salty snacks. "Salty foods are high in sodium, which causes your face to swell," he said. Excessive sodium intake prompts the body to retain water to maintain stable blood sodium levels, a process that can easily lead to puffiness around the face and eyes.

No. 4 went to high-sugar desserts. Choi said the excessive sugar found in items such as cake and the Dubai Chewy Cookie can damage collagen, which plays a key role in maintaining skin elasticity. A decline in collagen can cause the skin to sag, develop fine lines and lose facial contour.

Fried foods ranked third. "They increase sebum production, trigger breakouts and make the skin look dull," Choi said. Advanced glycation end products, or AGEs — compounds formed when sugars and proteins react during high-heat cooking — are known to heighten inflammation in the body and accelerate aging.

Processed meats such as ham and sausage came in second. The various additives and high sodium content in processed meats can trigger inflammatory responses in the body, negatively affecting skin health and speeding up aging, Choi said.

Alcohol topped Choi's list as the food with the greatest impact on skin aging. Once alcohol is absorbed into the body, it lowers levels of glutathione — a compound that helps protect the skin — and strips the body of moisture, promoting wrinkle formation, he said. Alcohol also suppresses the release of antidiuretic hormone, which regulates the body's fluid balance, increasing urination and drying out the skin.

Experts note that no single food directly determines a person's appearance, but high-sodium and high-sugar foods, processed foods and excessive alcohol consumption can all affect skin health and the pace of aging. They advise that a balanced diet, adequate hydration and regular sleep habits help maintain skin elasticity and a healthy appearance.

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