Facial Anatomical Variations in Thai Cybercrime Victims: A Comprehensive Analysis of Skin, Muscle, Nerve, and Vascular Architecture with Implications for Dermatology, Aesthetics, and Forensic Science

• In Event: Cyber victims

Abstract

A comprehensive knowledge of facial anatomy is necessary for medical, cosmetic, and forensic purposes; however, variations specific to populations, particularly in the Thai population, were limited investigated. Moreover, psychological stress resulting from cybercrime victimization may lead to anatomical and physiological changes requiring additional examination. Most current facial anatomical databases are from Western and East Asian cultures, accordingly misinterpretations in dermatological and reconstructive procedures may occur. In addition, psychological stress, especially related to cybercrime victimization, may induce morphological and physiological alterations in facial tissues; nevertheless, its impact on facial muscle, neuronal pathways, and vascular architecture has largely been underestimated. This study determines the structural and dynamic features of facial skin, muscles, nerves, and vascular networks in the Thai population through high-resolution ultrasound imaging, while also investigating potential changes in facial expressions among individuals with a history of cybercrime victimization. One hundred Thai individuals, evenly divided by gender and across a wide adult age spectrum, received ultrasound imaging to evaluate differences in skin thickness, muscle activity, and vascular density. Advanced facial expression analysis has been applied to assess stress-induced muscle tension and vascular reactivity, with outcomes compared against existing anatomical references from different backgrounds. Clinical variances in facial musculature, nerve distribution, and vascular patterns will be identified in comparison to Western and other Asian groups. Notable variations in skin thickness and elasticity will be seen, which affect cosmetic surgeries and dermatological treatments. Furthermore, noted will be forensic markers relating to criminological profiling. Advanced facial expression analysis was employed to assess stress-induced muscle tension and vascular reactivity, with results compared against documented anatomical references from different cultures. This study enhances the accuracy of dermatological, cosmetic, and forensic evaluations by addressing significant information limitations and facilitating additional multidisciplinary research on stress-induced anatomical variations.

Authors

• Bhakinai Temnithikul, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand

• Niti Wanthong, HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand

• Trynh Phoraksa, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Mahidol University, Thailand