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. 2013 Sep 27;6:221–232. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S44686

Table 3.

Wrinkles/texture signs and correlations with age and heliodermal status

Signs Heliodermal status Age Wrinkles and texture
Upper-lip texture*
 In addition to more or less deep vertical lines, the upper lip has a thick aspect, is padded, and has a pronounced microrelief forming a grid
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Cheek folds*
 Deep folds completely anarchic and presenting no specific directions link to muscular movements of face
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Lower lip wrinkles*
 Wrinkles more or less deep from corner of lower lip and extending downward from the chin
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Jawline folds*
 Folds begin at the ear lobe created by a thick skin, marked by dryness and elastosis, and extending over the jaw and neck giving a crumpled paper appearance
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Wrinkles created by lower face ptosis*
 A more or less deep fold is created at the zonal level of separation of chin and cheek
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Chin texture*
 In addition to dimples, the area of the chin and cheek areas adjacent have a thick skin appearance, are padded, and have a pronounced microrelief forming a grid
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Notes: Correlations are with age and heliodermal status.

*

Signs most affected by UV exposure.

Abbreviation: UV, ultraviolet.