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Ideal female brow aesthetics.
Garrett R Griffin1, Jennifer C Kim
1Division of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Keck School of Medicine at USC, Los Angeles, CA, USA. griffin.fpsurgery@gmail.com
Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|November 29, 2012
Summary
The ideal female eyebrow shape has evolved, with the peak shifting laterally towards the outer eye corner over time. Modern aesthetic surgery considers these evolving beauty standards for brow lifts.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Aesthetic Science
- Facial Anatomy
Background:
- The perception of ideal female eyebrow shape has varied historically.
- Understanding aesthetic trends is crucial for facial rejuvenation procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the evolution of the ideal female eyebrow shape in Western media.
- To correlate historical aesthetic trends with modern facial surgery concepts.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective analysis of Western print media from 1945 to 2011.
- Objective measurement of eyebrow characteristics, focusing on brow peak position.
Main Results:
- The ideal youthful brow peak has migrated laterally, now aligning with the lateral canthus.
- A trend towards lower and flatter eyebrows was observed, though not statistically significant.
- These changes reflect evolving Western beauty standards for female eyebrows.
Conclusions:
- The lateralization of the brow peak is a key aesthetic shift.
- Findings have implications for endoscopic brow lift and aesthetic forehead surgery techniques.
- Understanding temporal aesthetic changes informs surgical planning for facial aesthetics.
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