Perimenopausal Nuances in the Aging Face: A Comprehensive Perspective.
INTRODUCTION: Perimenopause accelerates facial aging through hormonal, structural, and psychosocial changes, presenting unique challenges for facial plastic surgeons. OBJECTIVES: This viewpoint article integrates two key perspectives: (1) psychosocial impacts and patient-centered care, contributed by Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and menopause specialist; and (2) hormonal influences and strategic interventions during perimenopause as a critical window for rejuvenation, contributed by Dr. Lindsey Pennington, who emphasizes integrated surgical and non-surgical approaches and notes a trend toward earlier interventions. CONCLUSIONS: By combining Dr. Haver's insights on hormonal and emotional contexts with Dr. Pennington's clinical observations experience, and Dr. Sabrina Fabi's research on skin health and tissue regeneration, we provide a holistic framework for addressing perimenopausal facial aging.
Authors
- Lindsey A. Pennington
- Mary Claire Haver
- Sabrina Guillen Fabi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4777-8955)
Institutions
- University of San Diego (US)
- Galveston College (US)
- University of California San Diego (US)
- New Horizons Independent Living Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PubMed
- Published
- 2026-04-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/26893614251394378
- Primary Topic
- Skin Protection and Aging
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00