Table 1. Skin laxity grading scale according to AALS

Grade Descriptive parameter Laxity
0 None None
1 Mild Localized to nasolabial folds
1.5 Mild Localized, nasolabial folds and early melolabial folds (Marionette lines)
2 Moderate Localized, nasolabial folds/ Marionette lines, early jowls, early submandibular
2.5 Moderate Localized, prominent nasolabial folds/ Marionette lines, jowls and submandibular
3 Advanced Prominent nasolabial folds/ Marionette lines, jowls and submandibular, early neck strands
3.5 Advanced Deep nasolabial folds/ Marionette lines, prominent jowls and submandibular, prominent neck strands
4 Severe Marked nasolabial folds/ Marionette lines, jowls and submandibular, neck redundancy and strands