Side profile measurement

Upper lip to Burstone line

Upper lip position against the line from nose base to chin. Slightly in front of it is balanced.

All measurements
Upper lip to Burstone line on our female reference face

This reference face measures 6.70% against an ideal of 3–10%, which scores 9.9/10.

Ideal range

Ideal
Women and men3 to 10%

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

How it's scored

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

0510ideal 3.00–10-5.4018
Score (0–10) by measured value, female. Inside the green band scores 10; it falls off smoothly outside it.

What can change it

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