Human appearance and anatomy of aging

The structure of the skull and its age-related changes

2023-05-25

We are used to the fact that the study of anatomy in aesthetic medicine begins with soft tissues, vessels, nerves, etc. It is necessary to understand the nature of complications in order to prevent them (prevention). But from the point of view of aesthetics and knowledge of facial proportions, it is necessary to start from other principles.

A person's appearance is determined by the bony skeleton - a framework for the protection of internal organs and a foundation on which soft tissues are attached. Bony landmarks of the skeleton determine the appearance of soft tissues.

Aging is a natural process, and understanding its features is the basis for the use of botulinum toxin, fillers, and threads. With age, all tissues undergo changes. If we talk about bone tissue and its reconstruction during life, bone tissue resorption accelerates with age. The most pronounced changes are observed in the marginal zones, for example, the orbit of the eye, the zygomatic arch, the upper and lower jaws.

Let's consider in detail the structure of the skull and its age-related changes.

The human skull consists of two parts: cerebral and facial. The main task of the cerebral skull, which is a reservoir for the brain, is to protect the brain. This is due to the fact that the bones of the cerebral skull are quite dense and subject to the slightest age-related changes.

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