Analysis of Facial Structure

Differences can be taken into hand by looking from different aspects in order to evaluate the facial structures without taking any measurements. During the embryonic cycle (period where the baby is formed in the mother’s stomach), formation of the facial structure based on buds will progress separately on the left and right side. After that, joining in the middle line will form the face’s entire wholeness. Slits can develop in the conjunction areas if there is a one-sided defective development. Frequently, lip and palatine slits are seen. For this reason, the left and the right side of our face is not a mirror reflection of the other half as many people may assume. Sometimes, slight differences may be seen between the left and right side of our face, but huge differences may be seen as well (Apert Syndrome). Sectional asymmetry on facial curves and size differences of facial structures can draw attention. People who have not noticed the differences on their face can notice the differences after they have cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic surgeries and esthetic practices can fix these differences to an extent. A well-performed analysis of the patients face before surgery, and notifying the patient of their structures can prevent non-satisfaction after the cosmetic surgery.

Facial structures that are evaluated metrically are known as Cephalometric Analysis. Cephalometric Analysis is practicable by the viewing of the bone structure and soft tissue.

For the evaluation of bone structure, a direct radiographic image taken in appropriate an angle is used but for soft tissues appropriate photographs are used. For example, in the photo on the side, it is expected for the angle between the forehead and nose direction to be 30-35 degrees (photograph will be attached).

In average, the approximate angle between the nose and lip is 102 (+ - 8 degree) (photograph will be attached).