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SKIN ANATOMY
SKIN
EPIDERMIS SUBCUTIS
DERMIS
Stratum
Corneum Stratum Stratum Stratum
Lucidum Spinosum Basale Reticular
Stratum Papillary Dermis
Granulosum Dermis
SKIN ANATOMY
SKIN
EPIDERMIS SUBCUTIS
DERMIS
Stratum
Corneum Stratum Stratum Stratum
Lucidum Spinosum Basale Reticular
Stratum Papillary Dermis
Granulosum Dermis
SKIN ANATOMY
The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin, and protects the body from the
environment.
The epidermis layer itself is made up of five sublayers that work together to
continually rebuild the surface of the skin.
SKIN ANATOMY
The Basal Cell Layer
The basal layer is the lowest/ innermost layer of the epidermis and contains basal cells that
continually divide.
SKIN
EPIDERMIS SUBCUTIS
DERMIS
Stratum
Corneum Stratum Stratum Stratum
Lucidum Spinosum Basale Reticular
Stratum Papillary Dermis
Granulosum Dermis
SKIN ANATOMY
The Dermis
The dermis is located beneath the epidermis and is the thickest of the three layers of the
skin (1.5 to 4 mm thick), making up approximately 90 percent of the thickness of the skin.
The main functions of the dermis are to regulate temperature and to supply the epidermis
with nutrient-saturated blood.
SKIN
EPIDERMIS SUBCUTIS
DERMIS
Stratum
Corneum Stratum Stratum Stratum
Lucidum Spinosum Basale Reticular
Stratum Papillary Dermis
Granulosum Dermis
SKIN ANATOMY
The Subcutis
The subcutis is the innermost layer of the skin, and consists of a network of fat
and collagen cells. The subcutis is also known as the hypodermis or
subcutaneous layer, and functions as both an insulator, conserving the body's
heat, and as a shock-absorber, protecting the inner organs.
It also stores fat as an energy reserve for the body. The blood vessels, nerves,
lymph vessels, and hair follicles also cross through this layer.
SKIN ANATOMY
During the aging process, there is an ongoing loss of collagen and elasticity in
the skin, resulting in the skin becoming lax.
Collagen loss causes tissue atrophy and thinning of the skin, with increased
rhytid (wrinkle) formation.
Loss of the underlying fat causes descent of the overlying structures in the
ageing face. This occurs most predominantly in the following areas;
THE AGEING FACE
Over many years the changes in skin laxity lead to loss of the volume and curves
of the cheeks, resulting in bony contours.
Corrugator supercilii
Depressor supercilii
FACIAL MUSCLES
Frontalis
Procerus
Corrugator
Depressor supercilii supercilii
Orbicularis oculi
FRONTALIS MUSCLE
Frontalis
Procerus
Corrugator
Depressor supercilii supercilii
Orbicularis oculi
FRONTALIS MUSCLE
Orbicularis oculi
GLABELLA COMPLEX
Procerus Muscle
• Origin: tendinous fibres from the fascia overlying the nasal bone and upper part
of the lateral nasal cartilage
• Insertion: lower medial forehead
Corrugator supercilii
Depressor supercilii
• Origin: midline of the frontal bone approximately 1cm above the medial canthal
tendon
• Insertion: Skin and subcutaneous tissue beneath the eyebrow
GLABELLA COMPLEX
MUSCLE CONTRACTION
ORBICULARIS OCULI
Frontalis
Procerus
Corrugator
Depressor supercilii supercilii
Orbicularis oculi
CROW’S FEET
The orbicularis oculi muscle is a thin flat sphincteric muscle that originates from
the frontal bone near the medial canthus. It consists of three parts:
1) Pars orbitalis or the orbital part of orbicularis oculi is the bulkiest among the
three. Coarse fibers surround the entire orbit. It has two origins: the frontal
bone and the maxilla. The insertion circles around the orbit. It contracts to
close the eyes tight.
2) Pars palpebralis or the palpebral part covers the eyelid itself. It also encases
the lacrimal sac and canaliculi. Compared to the pars orbitalis, it is made up
of fine fibers. It originates from the medial palpebral ligament and inserts into
the zygomatic bone, specifically at the lateral palpebral ligament. It acts to
close the eyes gently.
3) Pars lacrimalis or the lacrimal part of the orbicularis oculi is responsible for
anchoring the lacrimal canal towards the eye surface. Its origin is the
lacrimal bone and its insertion is the lateral palpebral raphe.
CROW’S FEET
The medial portion of the orbicularis is a medial brow depressor and contributes to
the glabella lines. It runs superficial to the depressor supercilii.
The lateral portion of the orbicularis oculi is a lateral brow depressor and creates
the wrinkling pattern known as crow’s feet.
The orbicularis oculi muscle interdigitates with the dermis of the skin throughout its
course such that botulinium toxin injections need only be intradermal or very
superficial to achieve the desired effects.
ORBICULARIS OCULI CONTRACTION
OVERVIEW
• Use a hand held mirror in front of the patient and ask them to tell you what they
are trying to modify
• Discuss the options with the patient. It is essential that they are aware that;
– Treatments are not permanent and Botox cannot ‘remove’ static wrinkles
– Treatments do not work immediately
– Treatment doses may need to be altered/ increased over time
– Ongoing maintenance and treatment will be required
– An initial ‘standard’ dose regime will be used and the client will be reviewed in 2 weeks to
assess the outcome of treatment- at which point more treatment can be offered, if
required
• Discuss the cost with the client before any treatment in undertaken
• Consent for photography and store this appropriately in the medical notes
• Explain the aftercare required
CONSENT
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Consent. NMC. h"p://www.nmc-uk.org/Nurses-and-midwives/Advice/Consent/
(Accessed October 2012)
CONSENT