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Sleep lines

J E Fulton, F Gaminchi

    Dermatologic Surgery : Official Publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [Et Al.]
    |February 6, 1999
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Sleep lines, or sleep wrinkles, are caused by pillow contact and the underlying superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS). Altering sleep position or using treatments like subcision can improve their appearance.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Anatomy
    • Aesthetic Medicine

    Background:

    • This study honors Dr. Samuel J. Stegman's 1987 description of "Sleep Creases."
    • His work provided insights into the anatomy of the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS).

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To further elaborate on the clinical presentation of sleep lines.
    • To investigate the anatomical underpinnings of sleep line formation.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing a pillow or hand test to emphasize sleep lines.
    • Correlating sleep line development with SMAS attachments.

    Main Results:

    • A direct link exists between sleep lines and the location of underlying SMAS or scar tissue.
    • Effective treatment involves modifying sleeping posture or employing subcision and skin resurfacing.

    Conclusions:

    • The findings validate Dr. Stegman's research on sleep wrinkles.
    • Sleep lines are exacerbated by external pressure (pillow contact) and internal SMAS structures.