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"WAY": A practical means to identify and treat the aging process
Lisandro Farollch Prats1, Eduard Mirada Donisa2, Cristina Villanueva3
1Nu Clinic, Barcelona, Spain.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
|October 13, 2020
Summary
Aging affects the mid- and lower face, causing changes in the jawline and tear troughs. The "WAY" signs (mandibular line, prejowl, tear trough) highlight these aging indicators, with minimally invasive treatments often preferred for correction.
Area of Science:
- Aesthetic medicine
- Facial anatomy
- Aging process
Background:
- Patients seek aesthetic treatments to address facial aging.
- Understanding facial anatomy and aging is crucial for effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a practical approach for managing mid- and lower face aging.
- To describe aging processes affecting the "WAY" signs (jaw contour, prejowl, tear trough areas).
Main Methods:
- Combines author experience with current scientific evidence.
- Literature review and clinical expertise synthesis.
Main Results:
- Detailed description of anatomical changes in the mandibular line and tear trough areas due to aging.
- The "WAY" paradigm identifies key aging signs in these regions.
- Both surgical and nonsurgical options exist, with a patient preference for less invasive methods.
Conclusions:
- "WAY" signs indicate correctable anatomical aging changes in the lower face and tear troughs.
- Minimally invasive procedures are often the preferred approach for correcting these aging signs.
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