Eyebrow Position and Shape Favored by Korean Women

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Aesthetic Medicine
• Facial Analysis

Background:

• Eyebrow shape and position significantly impact facial aesthetics.
• Cultural variations exist in ideal eyebrow aesthetics.
• Understanding these preferences is crucial for cosmetic procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

• To determine the preferred eyebrow shape and position among Korean women.
• To provide data for clinical application in aesthetic surgeries, such as forehead lifts.
• To establish aesthetic guidelines for periorbital rejuvenation.

Main Methods:

• Facial photographs of Korean women (childhood to 50s) were analyzed.
• Key parameters measured: height-to-width ratio (HWR) and takeoff angle (TOA).
• A survey of 300 women (21-40 years) evaluated preferences for HWR and TOA variations.

Main Results:

• The mean HWR and TOA for Korean women in their 20s were 1:1.01 ± 0.23 and 12° ± 5.2°.
• The most preferred HWR was 1:1.0 (68% of respondents).
• The most preferred TOA was 10° (40.7% of respondents).

Conclusions:

• Eyebrow HWR decreases and TOA increases with age in Korean women.
• Preferred eyebrow aesthetics for Korean women are approximately HWR of 1:1 and TOA of 10°.
• Findings can guide brow lift and periorbital rejuvenation surgeries for East Asians.