Abstract :

As high-performance athletes age, they become more prone to facial aging due to various factors such as sun exposure, oxidative stress, and intense exercise routines. This review emphasizes the significance of orofacial harmonization (OFH) using non-invasive aesthetic treatment options for athletes. To gather information on contemporary treatments for facial skin management in high-performance athletes, a narrative literature review was conducted using PubMed and EBSCO databases. Articles that involved invasive procedures, had extended post-operative periods, or required prolonged rest were excluded since athletes need to recover swiftly to sustain their training routines. The literature supports the effectiveness of non-invasive procedures such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP), topical growth factors delivery, neuromodulators, and tissue bio-stimulators in reducing wrinkles, expression lines, and skin pigmentation in athletes. These interventions also demonstrate improvements in skin elasticity and hydration. In conclusion, non-invasive OFH procedures could help reduce the effects of skin aging in high-performance athletes. However, it is essential to consider the unique needs and recovery timelines of athletes when selecting OFH treatments. Non-invasive procedures with minimal downtime are often preferred to minimize disruptions to training schedules.

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Keywords :

bio-stimulators; facial expression; neuromodulators; photoaging of skin; oxidative stress; professional athletes; skin wrinkling; skin pigmentation.

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