Are we perfect?
Are our faces perfectly symmetrical?
The answer is: “No!”
Did you know that there are standard ratios that make us appear more attractive and that aesthetic practitioners use these to determine how to proportion and beautify a face? So, while we are not trying to make you perfect, we are moving in the direction of beautiful ratios.
This ‘golden ratio’ is called ‘phi’, and its proportion is 1: 1.618.
For example, the measurement from below the nose to the middle of the lips compared to the measurement from the middle of the lips to the base of the chin is equal to phi! Ethnicity and gender can also play a role in these measurements.
Most experienced aesthetic practitioners can eyeball this measurement and will realise very quickly if your chin is deficient or if your lips need volume or if you need more width in the upper part of the face over the temple area. But it’s the more subtle differences that can beautify an individual and create impact.
Faces are divided longitudinally into five different parts with the width of the eyes forming parts 2 and 4.
They are then also divided horizontally into three equal parts: from the hairline to the middle of the brow; from the middle of the brow to below the nose; and from below the nose to the chin.
This can help determine if a small bit of filler placed in the chin will balance out your face, or if your cheeks get a bit of filler to define your face’s outer segments.
When we look at a person from the side, we can draw a line from the tip of the chin to the tip of the nose. This is called ‘Ricketts’ E-Line’ and helps determine if the lips are deficient, or if the chin is deficient, or if everything is in alignment.
We know that there are often trends like ‘cat eyes’ and differing fashions in lip ratios that sit outside the golden ratio. We encourage patients to play around with makeup first to cheat these proportions before making any permanent changes as trends can come and go very quickly.
All of the above are good reasons why you should have a consultation with your aesthetic practitioner and work out a plan that you are both happy with. There is art and science involved in your treatment.
If you are interested in booking a consult with one of our aesthetic practitioners at Clinic 42, you can visit our website at clinic42.co.nz. or contact our reception on 09 638 4242.
