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Facial Anthropometry and Analysis in Egyptian Women
Hisham El Minawi1, Yasmeen El Saloussy2, Mohamed Sabry1
1Department of Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open
|May 27, 2022
Summary
This study establishes facial soft tissue norms for Egyptian women aged 18-50, providing crucial anthropometric data. Findings detail average facial and nasal measurements, aiding diverse applications from operative planning to forensic analysis.
Area of Science:
- Anthropology
- Anatomy
- Forensic Science
Background:
- Human facial analysis integrates art and science, measuring soft tissue proportions.
- Anthropometric measures vary across ethnic groups due to genetic, environmental, and migration factors.
- Limited literature exists on age-related facial measurement changes.
Purpose of the Study:
- Establish facial soft tissue norms for Egyptian females (18-50 years).
- Document age-related changes in facial measurements.
- Provide a normative database for Egyptian female facial anthropometry.
Main Methods:
- Prospective study of 300 Egyptian women (18-50 years).
- Utilized direct (caliper) and indirect (3D Crisalix software) anthropometric analysis.
- Collected seventeen facial measurements and eight analysis measurements.
Main Results:
- Described average facial and nasal measurements for Egyptian females.
- Analyzed horizontal and vertical facial proportions.
- Identified similarities and subtle differences with Middle Eastern, Turkish, and Iranian female measurements.
Conclusions:
- Provides valuable facial anthropometric data for Egyptian females.
- Establishes a database for operative planning, postoperative assessment, and forensic/ergonomic uses.
- Highlights the importance of ethnic-specific anthropometric data.
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