Smoker's face

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Smoker's Face is a term used in the medical field to describe certain facial characteristics that are typically associated with chronic smoking. These characteristics include wrinkles, gauntness, and a grayish color of the skin.

Definition[edit | edit source]

The term "Smoker's Face" was coined by Douglas Model, a British doctor in the 1980s. He noticed that out of his patients who were smokers, many of them had similar facial characteristics that were not present in his non-smoking patients. These characteristics include deep lines or wrinkles on the face, especially around the eyes and mouth, a gaunt facial appearance, and a grayish color of the skin.

Causes[edit | edit source]

The primary cause of Smoker's Face is chronic smoking. The toxins in cigarette smoke cause damage to the collagen and elastin in the skin, which are proteins that give the skin its strength and elasticity. This damage leads to the development of wrinkles and a loss of skin volume, resulting in a gaunt appearance. The grayish color of the skin is caused by a reduction in blood flow to the skin, which is also a result of smoking.

Prevention and Treatment[edit | edit source]

The best way to prevent Smoker's Face is to not smoke, or to quit smoking if you are currently a smoker. There are also treatments available that can help to reduce the appearance of Smoker's Face. These include dermal fillers, which can help to restore volume to the face, and skin resurfacing treatments, which can help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

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