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Aging Skin: Histology, Physiology, and Pathology

Authors :
David A. Ellis
Jeannie Khavkin
Source :
Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America. 19:229-234
Publication Year :
2011
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2011.

Abstract

Skin is a complex organ covering the entire surface of the body. Aged skin is characterized by appearance of wrinkles, laxity, and pigmentary irregularities. These changes occur under the influence of intrinsic and extrinsic factors, with sun exposure being the most deleterious to the skin. Skin changes associated with aging are the focus of many surgical and nonsurgical procedures aimed to improve the appearance of skin. Knowledge of skin histology and physiology will deepen the understanding of cutaneous changes associated with aging and will promote optimal cosmetic and functional patient outcomes.

Details

ISSN :
10647406
Volume :
19
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....06cd2f9abc74504ef9ba0a3dce0313e0