Zurko – 3D efficacy evaluation, volume analysis and viscoelastic properties

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Skin aging is a complex biological process influenced by a combination of two main factors; endogenous (genetics, cellular metabolism, hormone and metabolic processes) and exogenous (chronic light exposure, pollution, ionizing radiation, chemicals, toxins). These factors lead together to cumulative structural and physiological alterations and progressive changes in each skin layer as well as changes in skin appearance. Knowing aging skin characteristics will allow us to understand the changes which will be seen at the skin level (1).