Side profile measurement

Lower lip to E-line

Lower lip position against the nose-to-chin line (Ricketts). Too far forward reads protrusive, too far back flat.

Lower lip to E-line on our female reference face

This reference face measures -5.30% against an ideal of -5–0%, which scores 8.6/10.

Ideal range

	Ideal
Women	-5 to 0%
Men	-6 to -1%

Measured from the points on your side profile. Turn a full 90° for an accurate reading.

Inside the ideal range this measurement scores 10. Outside it, the score falls off smoothly the further the value is from the range.

Score (0–10) by measured value, female. Inside the green band scores 10; it falls off smoothly outside it.

Mostly set by bone structure. Photo angle and expression are the biggest everyday factors; see the photo guide for consistent readings.