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Why do women's faces get wider as they age? Exploring the biological factors behind facial structure changes

According to a study published in the journal *Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery*, age-related facial changes in women, including bone loss, occur earlier than in men. Many women notice that their face, which may have been heart-shaped in youth, appears to widen at the jawline with age. So, **why do women's faces get wider as they age**? The answer lies in a combination of shifting bone structure, fat redistribution, and declining skin elasticity.