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Recent studies have shown that facial bone structure, once thought to be static in adulthood, continuously changes over time. This sheds new light on the question: **Does your face elongate as you age?** The answer is more complex than simple gravity.
According to a 2010 study published in *Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery*, the human mandible, or jawbone, can actually continue to grow and widen with age, impacting overall facial shape. So, does your jaw get more square as you age? The answer is a complex combination of bone remodeling, shifting soft tissue, and muscle activity, which often changes the appearance of your jawline.
According to a study published in the journal *Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery*, facial bones continue to change shape and lose volume well into older age. Understanding this fundamental process is key to answering: **at what age does your face stop changing shape?**
