Reframing Our Approach to Facial Analysis

Facial analysis is a foundational aspect of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Unfortunately, ideal proportions of beauty are commonly discussed without much thought regarding their historical derivation and associated cultural implications. Facial analysis often is limited to narrow ethnic and gender-normative aesthetics. As we evolve as a specialty that treats disparate patient populations and embraces a diverse community of surgical trainees, it may be time to reframe our approach to facial analysis education.