Aging and sexual differences of the human skull.

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Background: The aging process of the face comprises all layers: skin, subcutaneous fat, muscles, and skeleton, and the signs of aging depend mainly on which layer is mostly affected. Objective: To evaluate the aging facial skeleton, as well as establish the sexual differences, areas with a strong predisposition to resorption, and aesthetic repercussion for better treatment approach. Methods: Skulls from the Forensic Anthropology Department of the Institute of Forensic Medicine of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, were classified according to gender and age group (i.e., <20 years, 20–50 years, >50 years). Structural changes were classified according to gender and age group. Results: Of the 241 skulls included, 192 were male skulls and 49 female. Sexual dimorphism and age-related peculiarities are described herein. Conclusions: The knowledge of the anatomy of the aging face, taking into consideration all the layers (skin, fat pads, muscles, and bones), as a whole, for the treatment of folds and shadows is vital for a better and more natural final aesthetic outcome.
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AVELAR, L. E. T. et al. Aging and sexual differences of the human skull. Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open, v. 5, p. e1297, 2017. Disponível em: <http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/Fulltext/2017/04000/Aging_and_Sexual_Differences_of_the_Human_Skull.5.aspx>. Acesso em: 29 ago. 2017.