The Glogau Wrinkle Scale measures the severity of wrinkles and photo aging. Photo aging is the premature aging of the skin, which is usually caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet rays. This classification system helps practitioners pick the most appropriate procedures for treatment.
Type 1
Classification: Mild
Typical age: 28-35
Description: No wrinkles
Skin characteristics: Early photo aging E.g. mild pigment changes, minimal wrinkles, no keratosis
Type 2
Classification: Moderate
Typical age: 35-50
Description: Wrinkles in motion
Skin Characteristics: Early to moderate photo aging E.g. early brown spots visible, parallel smile lines begin to appear, keratosis palpable but not visible
Type 3
Classification: Advanced
Typical age: 50-65
Description: Wrinkles at rest
Skin characteristics: Advanced photo aging E.g. obvious discoloration, visible capillaries, visible keratosis
Type 4
Classification: Severe
Typical age: 60+
Description: Only wrinkles
Skin characteristics: Severe photo aging E.g. yellow/grey skin colour, wrinkles throughout