Figure 1.

Progressive bony remodeling occurs with age in areas that resorb in a specific and predictable manner. The mandibular angle in females increases, as does the anterior projection of the chin. Images show this process in a young female (A) vs older (B) adult. Panel C shows the clinical presentation during young adulthood in this female patient at 22 years of age, whereas panel D reflects changes secondary to bony remodeling of the mandible with aging in the same patient at 70 years of age. Dashed lines represent areas of the chin and jawline visibly impacted by bony remodeling of the mandible. Patient images in panels A and B provided by Arthur Swift, MD. Patient images in panels C and D provided by B. Kent Remington, MD, owner of these original images, who has granted permission to publish them.