Relationship between the retinacula cutis and sagging facial skin

ConclusionThese results imply that a sparse RC structure contributes to a reduction in the elasticity of subcutaneous tissue, resulting in a greater degree of sagging facial skin. These findings are expected to contribute to the understanding of the mechanisms underlying sagging skin.

Source: Skin Research and Technology - August 1, 2017 Category: Dermatology Authors: A. Sakata, K. Abe, K. Mizukoshi, T. Gomi, I. Okuda Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research