Abstract
An: 2013, Nr.3, Articol Nr. 2
Title:
ANATOMY OF THE ANTIGRAVITY CHEEK SUPPORT OF THE FACE
Authors:
M.V. Hînganu, Delia Hînganu, T. Ţăranu, D. Păduraru - University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Gr. T. Popa”, Iaşi, Department of Anatomy
Luminiţa Păduraru - University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Gr. T. Popa”, Iaşi, Mother and Child Department
D. Popescu - University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, Bucureşti, Department of Anatomy
ANATOMY OF THE ANTIGRAVITY CHEEK SUPPORT OF THE FACE (Abstract): Face has a major social role, as an interface between individual and enviroment. It’s appearance varies with age, due to inherent biological changes. Superficial facial structures can prolab with age or in pathological conditions (traumatic, infectuos, tumors). Superficial fascia, muscles of facial expression and the skin are anchored to the deep layers by different mechanisms. At the cheeks these mechanisms are represented by jugal fat pad and attachments of superficial layers to the nearby support structures. The study was conducted on 12 hemicraniums and mesoscopic images have been captured with an operator microscope. Tissue samples have been prelevated by sectioning the tissues perpendicular on the skin. The latter have been special stained for highlightning conjunctive and muscular fibres. Final results show the presence at this level of a truely superficial musculoaponeurotical sistem, with private provision.
Key words: AGING FACE, ANTI¬GRAVITATY SUPPORT, CHEEK, JUGAL REGION, SMAS