ABSTRACT
In this chapter, we will explore the algorithm involved
in analyzing the aging face. But before we even begin
that journey, we must ask the question ‘What is an
aged face?’
While the answer may seemingly be self-apparent,
further contemplation reveals a complexity not first
appreciated. For starters, when is the face considered
‘aged’? Secondly, are all ‘aged features’ that we would
typically list a result of aging? And finally, do we have a
comprehensive and detailed understanding of the
pathophysiology of facial aging, which serves as the
foundation for our analysis?
