ABSTRACT
Body contour is conditioned by the skeletal structure, the muscle and ligament support, and the soft tissue coverage. The participation of each of these elements varies in different areas of the body. Subcutaneous fat is the main component of the abdomen and hips; bone is mainly responsible for the shape of the face. The craniofacial skeleton not only determines the size, the dimensions, and the contour of the face but also the relationship between its various segments.
