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The Anatomic Basis of Midfacial Aging

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Facial aging is a multifactorial, three-dimensional (3D) process with anatomic, biochemical, and genetic correlates. Many exogenous and endogenous factors can signifi cantly impact the perceived age of an individual.

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  1. Ophthalmology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA

    Allan E. Wulc MD, FACS (Associate Clinical Professor)

  2. Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, Drexel University, Philadelphia, USA

    Allan E. Wulc MD, FACS (Associate Clinical Professor)

  3. Department of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, Abington Memorial Hospital, Philadelphia, USA

    Allan E. Wulc MD, FACS (Associate Surgeon)

  4. Department of Ophthalmology, Drexel University College of Medicine, 219 N Broad Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA

    Pooja Sharma MD

  5. Ophthalmology, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA

    Craig N. Czyz DO, FACOS (Assistant Clinical Professor)

  6. Division of Ophthalmology Section Head, Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ohio Health Doctors Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA

    Craig N. Czyz DO, FACOS (Chair)

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Wulc, A.E., Wulc, A.E., Sharma, P., Czyz, C.N., Czyz, C.N. (2012). The Anatomic Basis of Midfacial Aging. In: Hartstein, M., Wulc, A., Holck, D. (eds) Midfacial Rejuvenation. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-1007-2_2

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