Anatomical and topographic features of facial fat compartments and their role in correcting signs of aging of the middle third of the face

Sharobaro VI, Nikolenko VN, Vinnik YuYu, et al. . Anatomical and topographic features of facial fat compartments and their role in correcting signs of aging of the middle third of the face. Russian Journal of Operative Surgery and Clinical Anatomy. 2024;8(3):58‑65. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/operhirurg2024803158

Подписка 2026 Оперативная хирургия и клиническая анатомия (Пироговский научный журнал) (Russian Journal of Operative Surgery and Clinical Anatomy)

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BACKGROUND

The study of anatomical and topographic features of the soft tissues of the facial region is especially relevant due to the development of new technologies in maxillofacial and plastic surgery and cosmetology, as well as the increase in the number of interventions carried out in the facial area, including minimally invasive ones. An understanding of the volumetric anatomy, architectonics and biomechanical properties of the soft tissues of the face, as well as the entire spectrum of their changes due to age, is necessary for the selection of optimal and personalized methods for the treatment of various pathologies, reconstructive operations and manipulations to achieve the effect of facial rejuvenation.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of the study is to study the anatomical and topographic features of facial fat packs and their role in correcting the manifestations of facial aging.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

More than 100 sources of modern scientific literature have been studied. The search was carried out on PubMed and Google Scholar databases over the past 10 years. The search was reproduced by keywords.

RESULTS

Based on the analysis of scientific literature data, the review summarizes information reflecting the modern understanding of the so-called volumetric (layered) anatomy and topographic features of the superficial and deep fat packages of the face by the authors in the light of the use of these data in conducting trivial and developing new surgical interventions and minimally invasive anti-aging procedures.

CONCLUSION

A detailed and comprehensive knowledge of the volumetric anatomy of the layers and the exact topographic and anatomical location of the superficial and deep fat packages help to understand the peculiarities of the manifestation of age-related changes in the skin of the face and is important for safe and effective surgical, reconstructive and cosmetic interventions in the facial area.

Keywords:

layered anatomy of the face

fat pads

the middle part of the face

morphotypes of aging

classification of facial fat pads

facial “danger zones”

Authors:

Sharobaro V.I.

Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

ORCID: 0000-0002-1510-9047

Nikolenko V.N.

Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

ORCID: 0000-0001-9532-9957

Vinnik Yu.Yu.

Voino-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University

ORCID: 0000-0002-8995-2862

Zharikov Yu.O.

Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

ORCID: 0000-0001-9636-3807

Zemlyakova S.S.

Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education

ORCID: 0000-0001-7084-6472

Gavryushova L.V.

Razumovsky Saratov State Medical University

ORCID: 0000-0002-5976-4967

Zharova N.V.

Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

ORCID: 0000-0003-2495-6923

Karpina S.S.

Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

ORCID: 0009-0003-2138-0225

Zharikova T.S.

Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University);
Lomonosov Moscow State University

ORCID: 0000-0001-6842-1520

Received:

04.04.2024

Accepted:

11.05.2024

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