Analysis of the complementary measurement of nasogenian wrinkles using Radiocef 2.0® software in the evaluation of facial chronoaging among women of different age groups

• Published in: Revista brasileira de geriatria e gerontologia 2015-12, Vol.18 (4), p.725-734
• Main Authors: Silva, Rodrigo Marcel Valentim da, Melo, Gabriela Paiva de, Costa, Silvia Maria Lambert da, Estrela, Jackelline Savana Vieira, Araruna, Veruschka Ramalho, Costa, Amanda Caroline Muñoz, Pinto, Janaina Maria Dantas, Oliveira, Hanieri Gustavo de, Meyer, Patrícia Froes
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: aging; GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY; nasolabial fold; physical therapy
• ISSN: 1809-9823; 1981-2256; 1809-9823; 1981-2256
• DOI: 10.1590/1809-9823.2015.14108

Objective : To evaluate the facial aging of women of different ages using a software program to assist in the classification of wrinkles and sagging in the nasogenian region. Method : A descriptive observational study of 100 female volunteers was performed. The women were aged between 20 and 70 years old and were sorted by age group into five groups of 20 volunteers each. The instruments used were the Facial Assessment Protocol, a cephalostat for the standardization of photos, a 14.1 megapixel Sony digital camera, and the Radiocef 2.0® software program. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov (KS) test was used for confirmation of normality and all data was statistically analyzed using ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc analysis. The Chi-squared and Pearson's correlation tests were also performed. A significance level of 5% and a p value of ≤0.05 were adopted. Results : It was observed that all age groups had wrinkles in the nasolabial fold region. There was an association between age and the Goglau, Lapiere and Pierard scale. This incidence increased progressively with aging. A moderate correlation (r=0.67) was observed between age and distance from the nasolabial folds, while angle represented only a weak correlation (r=0.3), with the most significant age group that with the shortest distance and the widest angle. Conclusion : The present study demonstrated the importance of the Radiocef 2.0® software program in providing a more detailed analysis of the nasolabial folds. It is therefore a complementary assessment to the Facial Assessment Protocol, representing a research protocol for identifying the effectiveness of treatments and improving the evaluative procedure. Objetivo : Analisar a relevância da mensuração objetiva de rítides nasogenianas de mulheres em diferentes faixas etárias, utilizando-se osoftware radiocef 2.0® como ferramenta complementar na avaliação do cronoenvelhecimento facial. Método: Trata-se de um estudo observacional descritivo envolvendo 100 voluntárias do sexo feminino, com idade entre 20 e 70 anos, dispostas em cinco grupos de 20 voluntárias de acordo com a faixa etária. Os instrumentos utilizados foram o Protocolo de Avaliação Facial, o cefalostato para padronização das fotos, câmera digital e o software radiocef 2.0®. Foi aplicado o teste Kolmogorov-Smirnov para a confirmação da normalidade e todos os dados foram submetidos à análise estatística, usando o teste ANOVA e post hoc de Tukey. Foi realizado o teste Qui-quadrado e a correlação de Pearson. Foi