Anti-Aging for Appearance

I suggest that “visual appearance” be included in Anti-Aging Medicine as one of its fields. It is easier to understand “visual appearance” by examining its three components: the physical constitution, appearance, and skin. Morphological changes are the simplest index to assess the level of aging. As we become older: our height decreases; face becomes smaller; and the number of wrinkles increases. Changes in the phenotypic characteristics of humans are presented as aging: from a baby to an elderly person. Changes in the phenotypic characteristics express internal as well as external aging. To examine the mechanisms of aging and Anti-Aging therapies in terms of appearance is to conduct research on the visual aspect of Anti-Aging Medicine and aging itself. As phenotypes, regulated by genes, are also influenced by epigenetic factors, it is very important to focus on the aspect of visual appearance in Anti-Aging research. This review paper discussed aging in terms of visual appearance, including the physical constitution, appearance, and skin based on the relevant literature.