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Above, the facial scan of a younger female compared to an older female below. The angle of the jaw increases markedly with age, which results in a loss of definition of the lower border of the face. Jaw length decreases significantly in comparisons between the young and middle age groups. The decline in jaw height from the middle to old group was noteworthy. (Courtesy: University of Rochester)

U. ROCHESTER (US)—It may take more than a skin-tightening facelift to restore a youthful look. Significant changes in facial bones—particularly the jaw bone—occur as people get older and contribute to an aging appearance. Continue…

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 13:54 - 6 Comments


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