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  • Anatomy
  • Dermatology
  • Medical Aesthetics

Background:

  • Facial crease nomenclature lacks uniformity, hindering scientific communication.
  • Disparities exist between researcher and layperson terminology for facial features.
  • Consistent naming is essential for advancing research and clinical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current trends in facial crease classification.
  • To highlight inconsistencies in facial crease nomenclature.
  • To propose standardized nomenclature for facial creases.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing facial crease classification systems.
  • Analysis of nomenclature used by researchers and laypeople.
  • Proposal of uniform names based on scientific literature.

Main Results:

  • Identified significant variability in naming conventions for facial creases.
  • Documented specific facial creases including nasolabial folds, glabellar lines, and periauricular creases.
  • Proposed a standardized list of terms for 30+ facial creases.

Conclusions:

  • Standardized nomenclature will improve scientific discourse and referencing of facial creases.
  • Uniform terminology facilitates better understanding between researchers and the public.
  • Adoption of proposed names will enhance research reproducibility and collaboration.