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Skin tension lines

Skin tension lines Definition Wrinkle lines of the skin caused by the alignment of the elastic and collagen fiber systems of the skin. The skin wrinkle lines are only visible when the skin is relaxed. Their course depends on the patient's age, nutritional status, general condition and anatomical ...

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