Relationship between maxillofacial complexion and age-sex in Han nationality / 中华医学美学美容杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the relationship between the maxi ll ofacial complexion and age-sex in Han nationality. Methods The maxillofacial skin chroma L*, a* and b* were measured a nd compared in 1462 people aged from 18 to 85 years old in Han nationality, incl uding 682 men and 780 women, by means of Minolta Chroma Meter CR-100. Results Male had the lower L* and b* value and the hig her a* value than those in female. The maxillofacial chroma L* and a* were related to age negatively, and b* was related to age positiv ely. Conclusion The effect of sex and age on color of the maxillofacial skin should be considered while matching colors in construction o f maxillofacial defect.