Alteration in Facial Contour Associated with Aging: Case Report

Authors

Bohan Lin BA, DDS, Columbia University School of DentistryFollow
Louis Mandel DDS, Columbia University School of Dentistry

Keywords

facial swelling, parotid gland, durable cosmetic facial filler

Abstract

The authors examined a 73-year-old female because of a chief complaint of bilateral swellings of the parotid gland. After detailed questioning, the authors determined that the perceived facial swelling was caused by the inferior displacement of separate and identifiable facial fat compartments. Aging coupled with gravity results in both a compartmental and intracompartment inferior displacement of facial fat. Long-lasting fillers injected intra-or extra-compartmentally also partake in this inferior migration.

Recommended Citation

Lin, Bohan BA, DDS and Mandel, Louis DDS (2022) "Alteration in Facial Contour Associated with Aging: Case Report," The New York State Dental Journal: Vol. 88: No. 1, Article 6.
Available at: https://commons.ada.org/nysdj/vol88/iss1/6