Decoding Facial Dissymmetry: A Comparative Morphological Study on Human Skulls and Facial Structures
Background:. This study provides a detailed examination of facial asymmetry and its relationship with skeletal structure and soft tissues, aiming to better understand the morphological variations of the face. Methods:. The facial characteristics of 615 patients were analyzed using morphometric measu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer
2025-02-01
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| Series: | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open |
| Online Access: | http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000006514 |
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| Summary: | Background:. This study provides a detailed examination of facial asymmetry and its relationship with skeletal structure and soft tissues, aiming to better understand the morphological variations of the face.
Methods:. The facial characteristics of 615 patients were analyzed using morphometric measurements. To complement this analysis, 189 skulls were examined to establish a concordance between skeletal structure and soft tissues, allowing for a deeper understanding of the observed asymmetry. The data were statistically analyzed to identify patterns of asymmetry.
Results:. The measurements revealed a prevalence of the “narrow face” on the right side, characterized by features such as a narrower orbit, a thinner lateronasal area, and a slightly higher and narrower maxillomalar block. Notable exceptions to this pattern were observed, indicating significant individual variations.
Conclusions:. Facial asymmetry is a constant feature among individuals and is influenced by complex embryological development processes. Identifying these variations provides new insights for aesthetic procedures, emphasizing the importance of a personalized approach to facial diagnosis. |
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| ISSN: | 2169-7574 |