Human face does not age uniformly as these compartments gain and loose fat at different rates. A youthful face is characterized by a smooth transition between these compartments, but as we get older there occurs an abrupt contour change between these regions. It is caused by volume loss, volume gain and repositioning of compartments. These changes result in signs of facial aging such as sagging and wrinkles.
Plastic surgeons will now be able to pinpoint trouble areas and use injectable fillers to add volume to individual areas of the face.
According to a study, this discovery may benefit cancer and trauma patients who need reconstructive plastic surgery. Plastic surgeons can use this new way of thinking to understand facial deformities, such as cleft lips and vessel tumors.
Dr.Joel Pessa, MD, ASPS Member Surgeon and study lead author said: “Much of facial anatomy remains a mystery. This discovery will undoubtedly pay a roll in how we view aging and how we approach facial reconstructive plastic surgery”.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=74248

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