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Title: Understanding Facial Ageing Through Facial Biomechanics: A Clinically Applicable Guide for Improved Outcomes
Authors: Lysander Freytag et al.
Published: Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, September 2026
Keywords: Facial ageing, Facial biomechanics, Fascial anatomy, Soft tissue descent
Most aesthetic patients requiring minimally invasive facial treatments are under the age of 30 and have not been immensely affected by the facial ageing process. These types of patients are classified as young, and their aesthetic goals are small corrections of perceived imperfections like facial asymmetry, reduced lip volume, lower facial weaknesses, or a touch-up of their infraorbital region to change a tired facial appearance. These changes require a gentle treatment approach because every injectable or topical treatment can benefit from the (still) structural integrity of the facial…
