RT Book, Section A1 Baumann, Leslie S. A2 Baumann, Leslie S. A2 Rieder, Evan A. A2 Sun, Mary D. SR Print(0) ID 1197532527 T1 Facial Anatomy and Aging T2 Baumann’s Cosmetic Dermatology, 3e YR 2022 FD 2022 PB McGraw Hill LLC PP New York, NY SN 9780071794190 LK dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1197532527 RD 2024/04/24 AB SUMMARY POINTSWhat’s Important?The various ethnicities age differently.Women’s faces are more often curved while men more often have angular faces and these are considered aesthetic ideals.Terminology helps patients communicate their aesthetic goals.What’s New?Bone loss, rather than gravity, is the main cause of facial shape changes with aging.HA fillers prevent aging by increasing collagen production and improving the ECM.Botulinum toxins prevent the development of fine lines.Lengthening of the lip occurs with aging rather than volume loss.What’s Coming?Medications and supplements may be developed to reduce bone loss in the face.The exact effects of hormone status and facial bone loss are unknown, but may be elucidated with ongoing research.Use of injectables to “prejuvenate” the face and prevent aging.