A key of facial muscle aging: locational changes in modiolus measured with ultrasonography
The aging process is associated with laxity of the lip elevator muscles and increased contracture of the lip depressor muscles, as indicated by the changes in modiolus position. These findings may have implications for facial rejuvenation procedures.
Authors
- Soo-Bin Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1653-8748)
- Song-Eun Yoon
- Kyu-Ho Yi
- Jovian Wan
Institutions
- Yonsei University (KR)
- Wonkwang University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Published
- 2025-12-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/prs.0000000000012745
- Primary Topic
- Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00