Hi, all. I'm new to this forum, though I've been a lurker for a while. I want to start off by saying that I'm very supportive of all of you who are pursuing jaw surgery here, but my budget and lifestyle will not accommodate any plastic surgery at this time. I'm trying to come to terms with my appearance without surgery, if that's possible. I also have body dysmorphic disorder and tons of anxiety issues (so please be sensitive/patient with me here, if possible.)
My primary concern is my long midface. (I also have a slightly retruded chin and a gummy smile, but the midface is my biggest issues.)
I guess I want this post to be about proving (mostly to myself) that long faces can still be beautiful. By that, I am referring to the midface ratio, particularly the distance between the eyes in relation to the distance between the eyes and mouth. The "ideal" ratio is when the interpupillary distance (distance between pupils) matches the distance between the pupil and the line where the lip splits. The "acceptable" ratio is when the distance between the eyes and lips matches the distance between the outer irises. People who don't fit either ratio are generally regarded as unattractive on a basic subconscious level. (Think Sarah Jessica Parker or Lily Tomlin.)
I fit the "acceptable" ratio in most pictures, but in some (mostly close-up selfies) I do not fit either ratio. This gives me intense anxiety. I don't fit the Marquardt beauty mask either. But can I still have a pretty enough face? I don't think I'm hideous. But are my measurements still acceptable?
Here are some famous people (who are generally deemed beautiful, or at least attractive enough) who fit only the acceptable and not the ideal ratios:
- Gisele Bundchen
- Liv Tyler
- Bella Hadid
- Dichen Lachman
- Elize Ryd (Swedish popstar)
- Kat von D
- Ashley Tisdale
- Kate Beckinsale
- Jen Selter (Instagram fitness star)
- Celine Dion
- Lady Gaga
People who generally don't fit either ratio at all:
- Sandra Oh
- Sarah Jessica Parker
- Lily Tomlin
- Courtney Lundquist (Actually, she fits SOMETIMES, kind of like me. And I find her to be super gorgeous.)
Thoughts? Can long midfaces still be very pretty? Could it be possible that I'm attractive too even though I don't meet the ratios?