The Contribution of the Lower Third of the Face to Perceived Age: Do Masks Make You Appear Younger?

摘要

There is evidence that changes to the midface and lower third of the face in isolation contribute significantly to one’s perception of the overall facial age. Since the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), mask wearing has become commonplace. To date, there have been no studies that explore how covering the lower third of the face impacts the perception of age.