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Sandulescu T, Deuschle E, Mätz-Rensing K, Voigt T, Naumova EA, Arnold WH. Histomorphological analysis of the superficial musculoaponeurotic system in Macaca mulatta species. Ann Anat 2023; 250:152161. [PMID: 37741583 DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2023.152161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/25/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) is a well described facial functional unit in humans. SMAS connects mimic musculature to the skin having many implication in facial mimic expression. One of the various morphological and physiological analogies in human and Macaca mulatta species is the facial mimic. The present study analyzed Macaca mulatta species SMAS morphology and its facial topographical differences and compared this with human SMAS tissue morphology. MATERIAL AND METHODS Macaca mulatta full-graft tissue blocks of skin, subcutaneous tissue and mimic muscles from five topographical different facial regions (Regio Temporalis, Regio Buccalis, Regio Infraorbitalis, Regio Angulus Oris and Regio Mandibularis) were collected postmortem from eight individuals (n = 8) at the German Primate Center, Leibniz Institute for Primate Research in Göttingen (DPZ) and studied histologically. Haematoxylin-eosin and azan stained histological serial sections of full-graft tissue blocks were analyzed and SMAS topographical differences evaluated. RESULTS SMAS typical tissue morphology was recognized in all Macaca mulatta histological serial sections (n = 780). Regio Infraorbitalis Macaca mulatta SMAS (MmSMAS) morphology was similar to human infraorbital SMAS morphology (type I SMAS). Suborbicularis oculi fat pad was recognized in Macaca mulatta samples. Human type I similar SMAS morphology was demonstrated over Macaca mulatta Regio Temporalis and Regio Buccalis. Regio Angulus Oris and the cranial area of the Regio Mandibularis presented human type II similar SMAS morphology. Type IV MmSMAS was closely related to the parotid gland tissue presence. The cervical area of the Regio Mandibularis presented human type V similar SMAS morphology. CONCLUSIONS SMAS is a complex fibro-musculo-adipose tissue network and probably an important pivot in Macaca mulatta facial system supporting mimic expression. This study provided insights into MmSMAS typology and similarity with human SMAS tissue morphology.
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- Tudor Sandulescu
- Department of Biological and Material Sciences in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Germany.
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- Department of Biological and Material Sciences in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Germany
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- Deutsches Primatenzentrum GmbH (DPZ), Leibniz-Institut für Primatenforschung, Leitung Serviceeinheit Pathologie, Göttingen, Germany
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- Chair of Anatomy and Clinical Morphology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Germany
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- Department of Biological and Material Sciences in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Germany
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- Department of Biological and Material Sciences in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Germany
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Rotenstreich L, Marom A. "Untying the knot": The primitive orofacial muscle architecture in the gorilla (Gorilla gorilla) as a key to the evolution of hominin facial movement. FASEB J 2023; 37:e23137. [PMID: 37566489 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202300927r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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The anatomical underpinnings of primate facial expressions are essential to exploring their evolution. Traditionally, it has been accepted that the primate face exhibits a "scala natura" morphocline, ranging from primitive to derived characteristics. At the primitive end, the face consists of undifferentiated muscular sheets, while at the derived end there is greater complexity with more muscles and insertion points. Among these, the role of the human modiolus ("knoten" in German) has been emphasized. Recent studies have challenged this view by revealing significant complexity in the faces of several non-human primates, thereby rejecting the linear notion of facial evolution. However, our knowledge of the facial architecture in gorillas, the second closest living relatives to modern humans, remains a significant gap in the literature. Here, we present new findings based on dissection and histological analysis of one gorilla craniofacial specimen, alongside 30 human hemifaces. Our results indicate that while the number and overall arrangement of facial muscles in the gorilla are comparable to those of chimpanzees and modern humans, several orofacial features distinguish the gorilla's anatomy from that of hominins. Among these are the absence of a modiolus, the continuity of muscular fibers over the region of the mouth corner, the flat (uncurving) sheet of the orbicularis oris muscle, and the insertion of direct labial tractors both anterior and posterior to it. Collectively, the anatomical characteristics observed in the gorilla suggest that the complex anatomy of the hominin face should be considered synapomorphic (shared-derived) within the Pan-Homo clade.
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- Liat Rotenstreich
- Anatomy and Human Evolution Laboratory, The Farkas Family Center for Anatomical Research and Education (CARE), Department of Anatomy, Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- Anatomy and Human Evolution Laboratory, The Farkas Family Center for Anatomical Research and Education (CARE), Department of Anatomy, Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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Kroumpouzos G, Harris S, Bhargava S, Wortsman X. Complications of fillers in the lips and perioral area: Prevention, assessment, and management focusing on ultrasound guidance. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2023; 84:656-669. [PMID: 37002059 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2023.01.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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An ever-increasing interest in perioral rejuvenation with dermal fillers reflects the esthetic importance of this region. However, filler injections in the lips and perioral area have been associated with various complications. Such complications are classified according to severity (mild, moderate, severe) or by the time of onset: immediate (within 24 h after injection), early (24 h to 4 weeks post-procedure), and late or delayed (>4 weeks after injection). While most complications are mild and manageable, vascular compromise, infections, and the development of delayed-onset nodules may significantly undermine the ultimate esthetic outcome and cause substantial morbidity. These more serious complications often require more invasive treatment modalities. This article details the prevention and management of such adverse events and discusses safe filler injection principles, including safety recommendations for the lips. Lastly, we highlight the use of ultrasound guidance in complication prevention (vascular mapping, filler identification, location, and extent), assessment (identification of intravascular embolus or external vascular compression by the filler implant), and management (real-time imaging of hyaluronidase or other drug injection in the affected area). Esthetic practitioners should be versed in injection anatomy, and the prevention, recognition, and management of filler complications in the perioral area.
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- George Kroumpouzos
- Department of Dermatology, Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University, Providence, RI, USA.
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- Department of Dermatology, R.D. Gardi Medical College and C.R. Gardi Hospital, Ujjain, India.
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- Institute for Diagnostic Imaging and Research of the Skin and Soft Tissues, Santiago, Chile; Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile; Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
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Martínez-Sanz E, Catón J, Maldonado E, Murillo-González J, Barrio MC, Paradas-Lara I, García-Serradilla M, Arráez-Aybar L, Mérida-Velasco JR. Study of the functional relationships between the buccinator muscle and the connective tissue of the cheek in humans. Ann Anat 2023; 246:152025. [PMID: 36375681 DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2022.152025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND The buccinator muscle derives from the mesenchyme of the second pharyngeal arch. In adults, it has a quadrilateral shape, occupying the deepest part of the cheek region. Its function is complex, being active during swallowing, chewing, and sucking. To our knowledge, there are no studies that have specifically analyzed the relationship of the buccinator muscle fibers and neighboring connective tissue of the cheek in humans, neither during development nor in adults. Such relationships are fundamental to understand its function. Thus, in this study the relations of the buccinator muscle with associated connective tissue were investigated. METHODS The buccinator muscle region was investigated bilaterally in 41 human specimens of 8-17 weeks of development. Moreover, four complete adult tissue blocks from human cadavers (including mucosa and skin) were obtained from the cheek region (between the anterior border of the masseter muscle and the nasolabial fold). All samples were processed with standard histological techniques. In addition, subsets of sections were stained with picrosirius red (PSR). Furthermore, immunoreactivity against type I and III collagen was also studied in adult tissues. RESULTS The buccinator muscle showed direct relationships with its connective tissue from 8 to 17 weeks of development. Collagen fibers were arranged in septa from the submucosa to the skin through the muscle. These septa were positive for type I collagen and presented elastic fibers. Fibrous septa that were positive for type III collagen were arranged from the lateral side of the muscle to the skin. CONCLUSIONS The intimate relationship between buccinator muscle fibers and cheek connective tissue may explain the complex functions of this muscle.
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- Elena Martínez-Sanz
- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Complutense University of Madrid, Plaza de Ramón y Cajal, s/n, Ciudad Universitaria, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Complutense University of Madrid, Plaza de Ramón y Cajal, s/n, Ciudad Universitaria, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Complutense University of Madrid, Plaza de Ramón y Cajal, s/n, Ciudad Universitaria, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Complutense University of Madrid, Plaza de Ramón y Cajal, s/n, Ciudad Universitaria, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Optics and Optometry, Complutense University of Madrid, Calle de Arcos de Jalón, 118, 28037 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Optics and Optometry, Complutense University of Madrid, Calle de Arcos de Jalón, 118, 28037 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Optics and Optometry, Complutense University of Madrid, Calle de Arcos de Jalón, 118, 28037 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Complutense University of Madrid, Plaza de Ramón y Cajal, s/n, Ciudad Universitaria, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Complutense University of Madrid, Plaza de Ramón y Cajal, s/n, Ciudad Universitaria, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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de Maio M. The 7-point Shape and The 9-point Shape: An Innovative Nonsurgical Approach to Improve the Facial Shape. Facial Plast Surg 2022; 38:102-110. [PMID: 35114709 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1741499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Treatment with injectable fillers is considered to be intrinsically associated with the understanding of facial anatomy and appropriate techniques. However, a more comprehensive understanding of facial structure is critical to improving facial shape. This article presents two Nonsurgical approaches developed from the MD Codes system denominated "The 7-point Shape" and "The 9-point Shape." Both techniques were designed to help create a more feminine and masculine look, respectively. The aim is to provide foundation for the midface (cheek) and contour for the lower face (chin and jawline) and indirectly improve the facial signs that patients usually focus on when looking for aesthetic treatment (lines, folds, jowls, double chin, etc.). The MD Codes platform aims to deliver an alternative to surgery with injectables. The 7-point Shape and The 9-point Shape may provide visible results immediately after treatment.
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Peng T, Hong WJ, Fang JR, Luo SK. The selection of hyaluronic acid when treating with the nasolabial fold: A meta-analysis. J Cosmet Dermatol 2022; 21:571-579. [PMID: 35037733 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2021] [Revised: 11/27/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hyaluronic acid (HA) gel is a widely used dermal filler for the correction of facial volume loss. The relationship between the characteristics of HA and clinical efficacy remains unclear. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to compare the efficacy and safety of monophasic and biphasic HA in the treatment of nasolabial folds (NLFs). METHODS Studies were identified by searching the electronic databases PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science from inception to May 2021. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were selected according to the inclusion criteria. Outcomes included the Wrinkle Severity Rating Scale (WSRS) score, Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale score, and incidence of adverse events. RESULTS A total of 1190 patients from 14 RCTs were included in the meta-analysis. The mean WSRS score improvement in the biphasic HA group was much lower than that in the monophasic HA group (MD = 0.18, 95% CI: 0.16-0.20, p < 0.00001). The subject satisfaction percentage was significantly higher for monophasic than biphasic HA (RR = 1.95, 95% CI: 1.09-3.48, p = 0.02). There was no significant difference in the adverse event rate between the monophasic and biphasic HA groups (RR = 0.96, 95% CI: 0.75-1.24, p = 0.77). CONCLUSIONS Regardless of whether improvement in NLFs or patient satisfaction is considered, monophasic HA is better than biphasic HA. Regarding the adverse event rate, there is no difference between monophasic and biphasic HA.
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- Tong Peng
- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, 253 Industry Avenue, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.,Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou City, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou City, China
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- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, 253 Industry Avenue, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.,Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou City, China
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- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, 253 Industry Avenue, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China.,Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou City, China
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O. J, Kwon HJ, Cho TH, Woo SH, Rhee YH, Yang HM. Micro-computed tomography with contrast enhancement: An excellent technique for soft tissue examination in humans. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0254264. [PMID: 34242334 PMCID: PMC8270403 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0254264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Manual dissection and histologic examination are commonly used to investigate human structures, but there are limitations in the damage caused to delicate structures or the provision of limited information. Micro-computed tomography (microCT) enables a three-dimensional volume-rendered observation of the sample without destruction and deformation, but it can only visualize hard tissues in general. Therefore, contrast-enhancing agents are needed to help in visualizing soft tissue. This study aimed to introduce microCT with phosphotungstic acid preparation (PTA-microCT) by applying the method to different types of human tissue. Specimens from human cadavers were used to examine the orbicularis retaining ligament (ORL), nasolabial fold (NLF), and the calcaneal tunnel of the sole. Using PTA-microCT, relevant information of human structures was identified. In the ORL study, tiny and delicate ligamentous fibers were visualized in detail with multidirectional continuity. In the NLF study, complex structural formation consisting of various types of soft tissue were investigated comprehensively. In the calcaneal tunnel study, the space surrounded by diverse features and its inner vulnerable structures were examined without damage. Consequently, we successfully applied the PTA-microCT technique to the analysis of specific human soft tissue structures that are challenging to analyze by conventional methods.
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- Jehoon O.
- Department of Anatomy, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Beckman Laser Institute Korea, Dankook University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
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- Beckman Laser Institute Korea, Dankook University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Surgical Anatomy Education Centre at the Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Sandulescu T, Weniger J, Philippou S, Mücke T, Naumova EA, Arnold WH. Immunohistochemical evidence of striated muscle cells within midfacial superficial musculoaponeurotic system. Ann Anat 2020; 234:151647. [PMID: 33221387 DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2020.151647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2020] [Revised: 10/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/24/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) is a controversial functional fibro-adipose layer that connects the mimic muscles to the skin and is involved in a variety of facial mimic expressions. The presence of muscle fibers within SMAS fibrous septa is hypothetical. The present study analyzed SMAS fibrous septa composition for the existence of striated muscle cells. METHODS Histological serial sections of the sample borders (n=107) of 19 in sano-resected and diagnosed cutaneous tumors of the midfacial region were investigated. Immunohistochemical (actin and myosin) and hematoxylin and eosin staining were performed to detect striated muscle cells in SMAS fibrous septa. RESULTS A fibro-neuro-musculo-vascular functional unit within SMAS fibrous septa was demonstrated. SMAS striated muscle cells were morphologically independent from preparotideal and periorbital mimic muscles. Intraseptal blood vessels draining the superficial and deep SMAS vascular system were described. CONCLUSIONS Striated muscle cells were demonstrated within SMAS fibrous septa. Nerve cells and vascular tissue together with the SMAS fibro-muscular meshwork demonstrated an autonomous operating functional unit that hypothetical modulated individual mimic expression contributing to the diversity of mimic expression. The SMAS develops with mimic muscle contractions as a synergetic effect during facial crease and fold formation processes.
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- Tudor Sandulescu
- Department of Biological and Material Sciences in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Germany.
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- Department of Biological and Material Sciences in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Germany
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- Department of Pathology and Cytology, Augusta Kliniken Bochum Hattingen, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Malteser Klinikum Krefeld-Uerdingen and Duisburg Homberg, Krefeld, Germany
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- Department of Biological and Material Sciences in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Germany
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- Department of Biological and Material Sciences in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Germany
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Amano K, Naito M, Matsuo M. Morphological study of human facial fascia and subcutaneous tissue structure by region through SEM observation. Tissue Cell 2020; 67:101437. [PMID: 32942164 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2020.101437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2020] [Revised: 08/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Fascia of the facial area is contiguous between fat tissues of the subcutaneous and connective tissue layers and does not envelope the muscle surface like other parts of the human body. This structure is called the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS), which is accepted as an international anatomical terminology. This special structure is commonly used to pull facial muscles during plastic surgeries such as a face lift. Most reports regarding the facial subcutaneous tissue structure including SMAS are in the field of plastic surgery, and only a few studies from a morphological perspective has been reported. Since the facial fascia does not envelope the muscular surface layer which is different from the deep fascia found on the general skeletal muscle surface, a clear definition of this structure has not been established yet. The purpose of this study was to clearly identify the basic morphological structure of the subcutaneous tissue layer containing the SMAS three-dimensionally through a scanning electron microscope using dissected specimen rather than living subjects. Moreover, this study explores structural differences among seven aging facial areas; thereby further clarifying the properties of the structure and add clinical significance and considerations.
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- Kaori Amano
- Department of Oral Science, Kanagawa Dental University, 82 Inaoka-cho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa, 238-8580, Japan.
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- Division of Anatomical Science, Department of Functional Morphology, Nihon University School of Medicine, 30-1 Oyaguchi, Kamicho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 173-8610 Japan
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- Department of Oral Science, Kanagawa Dental University, 82 Inaoka-cho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa, 238-8580, Japan
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Upper Lip Horizontal Line: Characteristics of a Dynamic Facial Line. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17186672. [PMID: 32933221 PMCID: PMC7559705 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17186672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Background: Upper lip appearance received major attention with the introduction of diverse treatment modalities, including lip augmentation, rhinoplasty surgery, and dental treatment designed to support the upper lip. Our objectives were to define the prevalence and characteristics of the upper lip horizontal line (ULHL), which is a dynamic line appearing during a smile, in relation to gender, malocclusions, aging, and facial morphology. Methods: First, the prevalence and gender distribution of ULHL was examined from standardized en-face imaging at full smile of 643 randomly selected patients. Second, cephalometric and dental cast model analyses were made for 97 consecutive patients divided into three age groups. Results: ULHL appears in 13.8% of the population examined, and prevailed significantly more in females (78%). The prevalence of ULHL was not related to age nor to malocclusion. Patients presenting ULHL showed shorter upper lip and deeper lip sulcus. The skeletal pattern showed longer mid-face, shorter lower facial height and greater prevalence of a gummy smile. Conclusions: Female patients with short upper lip, concavity of the upper lip, and gummy smile are more likely to exhibit ULHL. The ULHL is not age-related and can be identified in children and young adults. Therefore, it should be considered when selecting diverse treatment modalities involving the upper lip.
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Turin SY, Gosain AK. New Insights into the Three-Dimensional Anatomy of the Facial Mimetic Muscles Related to the Nasolabial Fold: An Iodine Staining Technique Based on Nano-computed Tomography (Discussion). Aesthetic Plast Surg 2020; 44:87-88. [PMID: 31822962 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-019-01555-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2019] [Accepted: 11/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Sergey Y Turin
- Division of Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Lurie Childrens Hospital of the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 225 E. Chicago Ave., Box 93, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Lurie Childrens Hospital of the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 225 E. Chicago Ave., Box 93, Chicago, IL, USA.
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Platysma and the cervical superficial musculoaponeurotic system — Comparative analysis of facial crease and platysmal band development. Ann Anat 2020; 227:151414. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2019.151414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Revised: 07/20/2019] [Accepted: 08/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Zusammenfassung
Die Gesichtshaut stellt eine Besonderheit dar, da sie neben den allgemeinen Funktionen der Haut auch der Informationsvermittlung durch die Mimik dient. Sie gliedert sich in 3 Schichten: Epidermis, Dermis und Subkutis. Letztere ist im Gesicht als superfizielles muskuloaponeurotisches System (SMAS) differenziert. Dieses SMAS verbindet die mimische Muskulatur mit der Haut und induziert als eigenständig agierende funktionelle Einheit die differenzierte Mimik. Die regionale unterschiedliche dreidimensionale Architektur des SMAS trägt zur spezifischen Morphogenese der Gesichts- und Halsfalten bei. Bei chirurgischen Eingriffen im Gesichtsbereich sind die Besonderheiten des SMAS in den verschiedenen Regionen des Gesichts zu beachten.
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Sandulescu T, Franzmann M, Jast J, Blaurock‐Sandulescu T, Spilker L, Klein C, Naumova EA, Arnold WH. Facial fold and crease development: A new morphological approach and classification. Clin Anat 2019; 32:573-584. [PMID: 30786074 PMCID: PMC6849783 DOI: 10.1002/ca.23355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2018] [Revised: 01/22/2019] [Accepted: 02/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Facial folds and creases are established descriptive anatomical terms for structures of which the morphological characteristics and origins are not clearly defined. The aim of this study was to perform a morphological investigation of the nasolabial fold (NLF), mandibular fold (MF), deep transverse forehead (DTFC), infraorbital fold (IOF) and upper eyelid fold (UEF), correlating their phenotypes to differences in the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS), noting morphological differences and similarities. Full-graft tissue blocks of skin, subcutaneous tissue, and mimic muscles collected postmortem were studied histologically. Serial histological sections were stained with Azan. Location- and composition-specific morphological differences were determined. Histological serial section digitalization and three-dimensional reconstruction of the tissue blocks were performed. Three different types of SMAS architecture were identified. Type I SMAS consisted of parallel-aligned fibrous septa connecting the mimic muscles to the skin that covered the cheek, infraorbital and supraorbital, and forehead areas. Type II SMAS morphology appeared as a condensed Type I SMAS architecture with stronger fibrous septa and smaller fatty tissue compartments covering the lower and upper lip areas. Type III SMAS consisted of loose connective tissue covering the lower and upper eyelid regions. NLF, MF, IOF, and UEF are habitual primary folds induced by morphological changes in the underlying SMAS architecture. The secondary, accidental creases (DTFC) are cutaneous depressions derived from interacting dermal-skeletal-muscular changes without SMAS structure changes. The upper and lower eyelid wrinkles were tertiary, age-related undulating skin redundancy formations. Clin. Anat. 32:573-584, 2019. © 2019 The Authors. Clinical Anatomy published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. on behalf of American Association of Clinical Anatomists.
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- Tudor Sandulescu
- Department of Biological and Material Sciences in DentistrySchool of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke UniversityWittenGermany
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- Department of Biological and Material Sciences in DentistrySchool of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke UniversityWittenGermany
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- Department of Biological and Material Sciences in DentistrySchool of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke UniversityWittenGermany
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- Department of Biological and Material Sciences in DentistrySchool of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke UniversityWittenGermany
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- Department of Biological and Material Sciences in DentistrySchool of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke UniversityWittenGermany
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- Department of Biological and Material Sciences in DentistrySchool of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke UniversityWittenGermany
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- Department of Biological and Material Sciences in DentistrySchool of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke UniversityWittenGermany
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- Department of Biological and Material Sciences in DentistrySchool of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke UniversityWittenGermany
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Sandulescu T, Buechner H, Rauscher D, Naumova EA, Arnold WH. Histological, SEM and three-dimensional analysis of the midfacial SMAS - New morphological insights. Ann Anat 2018; 222:70-78. [PMID: 30468848 DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2018.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2018] [Revised: 11/07/2018] [Accepted: 11/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) of the midface has a complex morphological architecture, and a multitude of controversial opinions exist regarding its in vitro appearance and clinical relevance. The aim of this study was to investigate the three-dimensional architecture of the midfacial SMAS. METHOD Histological and SEM analyses were performed on tissue blocks of the skin, subcutaneous tissue and mimic musculature of the midfacial region between the anterior parotid gland pole and lateral to the nasolabial fold and tissue blocks of the skin, subcutaneous tissue and parotid fascia. Blocks were collected postmortem from six formalin-fixed donor bodies. Serial histological sections were made, stained with Azan and digitized. Three-dimensional reconstructions and visualization of the tissue blocks were performed using AutoCAD. RESULTS Two different SMAS architectures were found in the midfacial region: parotideal (type IV) and preparotideal (type I) SMAS. Type I SMAS showed three-dimensional interconnecting fibrous chambers embracing fat tissue lobules that cushioned the space between the skin and mimic musculature. Fibrous septa divided the mimic musculature surrounding the muscular bundles. Beneath the mimic muscular level, SMAS septa were oriented parallel to the muscular plane. Above the mimic muscular plane, SMAS septa were oriented perpendicularly, inserted into the skin. Type IV SMAS showed a parallel alignment of the fibrous septa to the skin level, anchoring the skin to the parotid fascia, presenting lymphatic nodes in the fat tissue compartments. The fat cells of the SMAS were enveloped in a fibrotic membrane at the border of the fibro-muscular septa. The SMAS blood supply comprised two subcutaneously epimuscularly spreading anastomosing vascular systems. CONCLUSIONS Midfacial SMAS represents a functional unit with physical and immunological tasks appearing in two different morphological architecture types. A well-defined nomenclature is needed to prevent controversy.
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- T Sandulescu
- Department of Biological and Material Sciences in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Germany
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- Department of Biological and Material Sciences in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Germany
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- Department of Biological and Material Sciences in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Germany
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- Department of Biological and Material Sciences in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Germany
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- Department of Biological and Material Sciences in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Germany.
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Sandulescu T, Blaurock-Sandulescu T, Buechner H, Naumova EA, Arnold WH. Three-dimensional reconstruction of the suborbicularis oculi fat and the infraorbital soft tissue. JPRAS Open 2018; 16:6-19. [PMID: 32158805 PMCID: PMC7061562 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpra.2018.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2017] [Accepted: 01/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to reveal the histomorphological connections among the suborbicularis oculi fat (SOOF), the orbicularis oculi muscle (OOM), the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS), the infraorbital fat and the skin. Full graft tissue blocks of the infraorbital region with the skin, SMAS, OOM and SOOF were collected post mortem from one female and two male formalin-fixed body donors. Serial histological sections were made, stained and digitized. Digitalization and three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction of the histological meshwork were performed. SOOF was revealed as a fibro-adipose tissue underlying the OOM, which was strictly separated from the intraorbital fat pad by the orbital septum. SOOF, OOM and SMAS were connected by fibrous septa derived from the SOOF, traversing the OOM with division into multiple muscular bundles, continuing above the muscular plane by forming the SMAS and ending with skin insertion. In the infraorbital region, two different types of SMAS bordering the infraorbital fold have been recognized. Muscle cells have been demonstrated in the SMAS fibrous septa of both SMAS types. Together with the OOM, the SMAS and the skin, SOOF forms an anatomical functional unit. Muscular contraction of the OOM could be transferred by the SMAS to the skin level, producing periorbital mimic expression. The 3D reconstruction facilitates the comprehension of the morphological structure, its connections and space correlations in the infraorbital area. The morphological and topographical peculiarities of the infraorbital structures make it possible to conclude that surgical interventions in this area need to be elaborated and individualized.
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Affiliation(s)
- T Sandulescu
- Department of Biological and Material Sciences in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Germany
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- Department of Biological and Material Sciences in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Germany
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- Department of Biological and Material Sciences in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Germany
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- Department of Biological and Material Sciences in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Germany
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- Department of Biological and Material Sciences in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Germany
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