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Quantitative Assessment Protocol for Facial Soft Tissue Volumetric Changes with Stereophotogrammetry
Published on: December 9, 2025
Volume loss versus gravity: new concepts in facial aging
Alexander S Donath1, Robert A Glasgold, Mark J Glasgold
1Glasgold Group Plastic Surgery, Highland Park, New Jersey 08904, USA. a_donath@yahoo.com
Summary
Facial rejuvenation has evolved beyond gravity-based approaches. New techniques focus on volume restoration to reverse age-related soft tissue and bone loss, achieving more natural results in plastic surgery.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Facial Anatomy
- Aging Process
Background:
- Facial rejuvenation techniques have evolved significantly.
- Understanding of facial aging has shifted from gravity-dependent models.
- Traditional methods are being superseded by advanced approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advances in facial rejuvenation.
- To highlight paradigm shifts in understanding facial aging.
- To discuss new therapeutic modalities and their outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Review of pioneering research on facial aging.
- Analysis of studies focusing on volume loss (soft tissue and bone).
- Evaluation of outcomes from volume restoration procedures.
Main Results:
- Gravity is not the sole factor in facial aging.
- Volume loss is a critical component in the aging of the face.
- Volume restoration techniques yield outstanding results.
Conclusions:
- Enhanced understanding of facial aging has led to refined rejuvenation techniques.
- A new era in plastic surgery for the aging face emphasizes natural-looking results.
- Volume restoration is increasingly central to modern facial rejuvenation strategies.
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