The Aging Face

Med Clin North Am. 2018 Nov;102(6):1041-1054. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2018.06.006. Epub 2018 Sep 11.

Abstract

The aging face is a popular topic in modern medicine. To understand and treat unwanted signs of aging, it is imperative to understand the biological and physical causes and contributing factors to facial aging, preventative measures to avoid advanced facial aging, and current treatment options. Changes to the human face are progressive with time; however, there are many methods, both surgical and nonsurgical, to reduce the stigmata of aging and provide patients with the appearance they desire. The process of aging is discussed in this article, as well as the multiple treatment options, both surgical and nonsurgical.

Keywords: Antiaging; Cosmetic surgery; Facial aging; Fillers; Implants; Laser therapy; Rhytids.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Biocompatible Materials / administration & dosage*
  • Collagen / administration & dosage
  • Cosmetic Techniques
  • Humans
  • Hyaluronic Acid / administration & dosage
  • Middle Aged
  • Primary Health Care / methods*
  • Rhytidoplasty / methods*
  • Skin Aging*

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Hyaluronic Acid
  • Collagen