Version 1
: Received: 26 July 2023 / Approved: 26 July 2023 / Online: 27 July 2023 (10:39:00 CEST)
Version 2
: Received: 27 July 2023 / Approved: 28 July 2023 / Online: 31 July 2023 (11:38:50 CEST)
Trifan, D.F.; Tirla, A.G.; Mos, C.; Danciu, A.; Bodog, F.; Manole, F.; Ghitea, T.C. Involvement of Vitamin D3 in the Aging Process according to Sex. Cosmetics2023, 10, 114.
Trifan, D.F.; Tirla, A.G.; Mos, C.; Danciu, A.; Bodog, F.; Manole, F.; Ghitea, T.C. Involvement of Vitamin D3 in the Aging Process according to Sex. Cosmetics 2023, 10, 114.
Trifan, D.F.; Tirla, A.G.; Mos, C.; Danciu, A.; Bodog, F.; Manole, F.; Ghitea, T.C. Involvement of Vitamin D3 in the Aging Process according to Sex. Cosmetics2023, 10, 114.
Trifan, D.F.; Tirla, A.G.; Mos, C.; Danciu, A.; Bodog, F.; Manole, F.; Ghitea, T.C. Involvement of Vitamin D3 in the Aging Process according to Sex. Cosmetics 2023, 10, 114.
Abstract
Background/Aim: Rapid onset of facial ptosis can impact physical appearance and compromise the outcomes of facelift procedures. The level of vitamin D has a potential correlation with collagen formation and its deficiency with inflammatory processes that affect the breakdown of hyaluronic acid. This study aims to investigate the potential relationship between accentuated facial ptosis in women and low levels of vitamin D. Furthermore, it aims to explore preventive measures or strategies to slow down facial ptosis and enhance the longevity of facelift results. Materials and Methods: The study was focused on monitoring the vitamin D levels in women and men with advanced facial ptosis and comparing them with a control group. Results: Notably, a direct association between gender and serum vitamin D levels was observed, indicating less sustainable outcomes in women. Conclusion: Women face additional challenges in the aging process due to hormonal shifts after menopause or premenopausal, which are associated with osteoporosis and lower vitamin D levels.
Keywords
Face-lifting; vitamin D; collagen; sex difference
Subject
Medicine and Pharmacology, Surgery
Copyright:
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Commenter: TIMEA CLAUDIA GHITEA
Commenter's Conflict of Interests: Author