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Eyebrow Shapes Over the Last Century
1Department of Plastic Surgery, Inha University Hospital, Incheon, Korea.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|December 23, 2016
Summary
Eyebrow shapes in Vogue evolved over 100 years, with lateral eyebrow height increasing significantly. Anastasia and arched types were most common, offering insights for facial aesthetics and rejuvenation procedures.
Area of Science:
- Aesthetic Medicine
- Facial Anatomy
- Fashion History
Background:
- Eyebrow aesthetics have historically varied, influenced by cultural and fashion trends.
- Understanding temporal changes in eyebrow morphology is crucial for aesthetic practitioners.
- The British "Vogue" magazine serves as a significant archive of evolving beauty standards.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the evolution of eyebrow shapes and arch types in the British "Vogue" from 1916 to 2015.
- To quantify specific eyebrow dimensions and their chronological variations.
- To identify prevalent eyebrow styles and their potential applications in aesthetic procedures.
Main Methods:
- Selection of 120 frontal photographs with identifiable eyebrows from "Vogue 100: A Century of Style."
- Measurement of relative eyebrow width (REW) and relative eyebrow height (medial, midpupillary, lateral) against palpebral fissure length.
- Classification of eyebrow arch types and shapes.
Main Results:
- Relative eyebrow width (REW) remained consistent over the century.
- Lateral eyebrow height (RLH) significantly increased over time, while medial (RMH) and midpupillary (RPH) heights showed no significant chronological variation.
- The Anastasia brow type was most frequent (45.8%), followed by Hwang (25.0%), with arched (31.7%) and tail-up (30.0%) shapes being common.
Conclusions:
- Eyebrow aesthetics in "Vogue" demonstrate a trend towards higher lateral brows over the past century.
- Specific eyebrow types and shapes show significant prevalence, providing a historical reference for aesthetic trends.
- Findings are applicable to planning facial rejuvenation surgeries and guiding brow esthetics or tattooing procedures.
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