In medical science, the physiological basis of body aging is associated with the drying of the whole organism - tissues, bones, vessels ... and including the bones of the skull. This principle is absolutely unfairly neglected by cosmetology science. , when he explains to us the causes of facial aging. Therefore, in this article we will fill this gap in cosmetology and consider the mechanism of aging of our face from the point of view of age-related drying and deformation of the skull bones.
It is known that our skull consists of 29 bones , on which the entire muscular structure is stretched. That is, our skull is a solid foundation , support and frame , which determines the behavior of all structures attached to it. Like all bones in our body , the bones of the skull tend to dry out with age. Consequently , the volume of the skull itself begins to decrease.
How are facial aging and skull shrinkage related?
What to do in this case, the skin , designed to cover the original volume of the skull? In fact , the skin to the last serves us faithfully. It tends to shrink as much as possible , following the deforming skull , which , decreasing in volume , loses weight and moisture level.
Despite, that our skin has fantastic potential, alas, it cannot keep up with the decreasing surface area of the skull, and ideally repeat the relief of deformed muscles. As a result , excess skin, unable to shrink, hanging in folds
In order for the face to shine with beauty and youth , the first step is to “put in place” the anatomical structure of the bones of the skull. Speaking of this , we mean the normal physiological position of the bones , after which it is already possible to rehabilitate the muscles that form our face. And then the skin will automatically restore its tone , wrinkles will automatically smooth out , eyebrows will rise and a young outline will return to the oval of the face.
of a study conducted by American aging specialist David Kann , changes in the facial bones of a person are involved , among other things , in the appearance of wrinkles and general “sagging” of the face that appear with age
David Kahn reports that as a person ages, facial bones lose volume and decrease in size. The researcher identified aging-related changes in the bony elements of the face by examining three-dimensional images of the faces of 30 men and 30 women , who represented three age categories - 25-44 years old , 45-64 years old and over 65. Comparing the pictures of young and old people , he drew attention on significant changes in the angles of the bones of the face , which indicated a loss of volume. These changes are especially noticeable in the center of the face and around the nose. The discoveries of the scientist dispel the opinion , according to which wrinkles arise only due to a decrease in the elasticity of soft tissues.
Presenting the results of his research at a conference on plastic surgery in America, David Kahn stated: "When we think about aging, we usually assume, that the skin becomes flabby and the amount of fat increases. Usually we just pull it all back and cut out some skin , to tighten it up better. Usually the thought of resorption (resorption) of bones does not occur to us. I believe , we need to think about how to combine the traditional facelift with products and procedures, that add volume to the face, For example, about fat injections.
Another study by American doctors according to PhysOrg: “American doctors analyzed 120 medically indicated CT scans of people of different ages. For the study, 20 images of men and women from three age groups were selected: from 20 to 36 years old , from 41 to 64 years old and over 64 years old.
Using a computer program, scientists measured the length , width and angle of the mandible in each image and compared the results of measurements in different groups.
The results of the study: the skull of a young man ( left), the skull of an old man ( right). The yellow line indicates different angles of the jaw.
Howard Langstein , University , head of plastic and reconstructive surgery at the clinic , explained that since the lower jaw is the main part of the face , any changes in it affect the overall appearance of a person.
The results of the same studies show that with age, the size of the eye sockets increases , as well as the angle of the lower jaw ( shown in yellow). The length and height of the jaw body itself ( up to the line of growth of the teeth - the alveolar processes), on the contrary , significantly decreases , while its width changes slightly.