Woman’s Lips Evaluation Throughout The 20th Century: Aesthetic Analysis of The Lower Third of The Face
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https://doi.org/10.37155/2972-449X-vol1(3)-83Keywords:
face profile; profyle analysis; orthodontic treatmentAbstract
The aim of this study consists in evaluating the change in aesthetic face parameters throughout the 20th century. Only the lower third of the face, especially the lips, has been considered. Pictures from fashion magazines published throughout the 20th century were collected. Fashion magazines were chosen as the source for such pictures, as fashion models often reflect the beauty standards of their time. Our selection, being orthodontists and therefore dealing with a specific sector of the face (the lower third), was based on models selected based on the characteristics of their face. A total of 214 orthogonal profile pictures of women were selected. Nguyen’s method was selected as it allows for profile analysis without a reference grid. All data was compiled on an excel sheet and analyzed through the SPSS 11.0 software. Models were divided into two groups: from 1920 to 1949 and from 1990 to 2023. A t test was performed. The significance level was P < 0.05. Regarding the comparison between the mean ratio from group 1 (from 1920 to 1949) and from group 2 (1990-2023), a statistically significant difference was found (P < 0.05): the increase in time of this ratio as a criterion for exceptional beauty is statistically significant. This research demonstrated that there is a statistically significant difference in the labial area/naso-labial-chin area ratio between early 20th century models and late 20th century models and that in this century we assisted a change in standards of beauty where a more protruded profile is preferred.
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