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It is important to know what to look for! It is a combination of science, art, and skill to be able to imagine the multilayer nature of the face, the relationship of various structures with each other, their impact on one another, and how different treatments can impact them. The understading of non-surgical facial aesthetics cannot be reduced to a small number of simple injections to erase frown lines or fill the nasolabial folds. The mystery and artistry of this field lie within understanding anatomy, facial morphology (general and ethnic for both genders), facial expressions and psychology related factors, facial ageing, and morphological changes that occur during the different stages of ageing. Furthermore, understanding of the domino effect of changes in a negative or positive manner in one part of the face, the effect of the foundation of the face (dentoskeletal structure) on soft tissue morphology, age and disease related changes and the effect of lighting, head position and assessment aids used. A skillful assessment of the face and successful treatment planning requires knowledge and training, practice, repetition, and the development of an aesthetic eye.
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Craniofacial anomalies: a diverse group of deformities in the growth of the head and facial bones. Anomaly: “irregularity” or “different from normal”.
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Samizadeh, S. (2022). Aesthetic Assessment of the Face. In: Samizadeh, S. (eds) Non-Surgical Rejuvenation of Asian Faces. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-84099-0_8
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