# Identical Twin Aging Comparisons Facial Changes Caused by Smoking Studies Identical Twins By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-11-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facial-changes-caused-by-smoking References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/facial-changes-caused-by-smoking) & [reddit](http://www.reddit.com/r/science/comments/1pt5ny/facial_changes_caused_by_smoking_a_comparison/) 'Facial Changes Caused by Smoking: A Comparison between Smoking and Nonsmoking Identical Twins' was a study undertaken by the Department of Plastic Surgery at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio to determine how smoking affects the aging process. The comparison portraits of the identical twins provides shocking visual evidence on how regular cigarette smoking takes a toll on physical appearance. Unsurprisingly, the smoking twin appeared to suffer quicker facial degradation. Although other factors need to be considered in the evaluation, the findings of the study support the longstanding theory that smoking accelerates the aging process. A Western Reserve University staff member elaborated on the impact of smoking, stating, "smoking reduces the collagen formation, results in collagen degradation and reduces the skin circulation. Additionally, nicotine reduces the skin thickness. All of these reduce skin elasticity and [cause] premature aging." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Anti-smoking Skincare:** Opportunity for skincare companies to create products that help counteract the aging effects of smoking on skin. - **Smoking Cessation Programs:** Opportunity for healthcare professionals to promote smoking cessation programs that focus on the impact of smoking on physical appearance. - **Digital Twin Aging Comparisons:** Opportunity for developers to create digital software that allows people to compare their aging process to a digital version of themselves and see the effects of smoking. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Skincare:** The skincare industry can benefit from creating products that help counteract the aging effects of smoking on skin. - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can benefit from promoting smoking cessation programs that focus on the impact of smoking on physical appearance. - **Technology:** Developers can benefit from creating digital software that allows people to compare their aging process to a digital version of themselves and see the effects of smoking. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Re-Aging Facial AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fran.md) - [Smoke Exposure Research Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildfire-smoke-exposure.md) - [Anti-Aging Nutricosmetic Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eternalyoung.md) - [Powerful Anti-Aging Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antiaging-treatments.md) - [Healthy Aging-Supporting Shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-aging.md) - [Nicotine-Detecting Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinworn-sensor.md) - [Anti-Aging Beauty Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-smoothing-patches.md) - [Novel Noninvasive Facelifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noninvasive-facelift.md) - [Optimal Aging Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aging-supplement.md)