Triangular face: features and how it is assessed
Quick facts
- Main feature
- Jaw wider than the forehead, with the face widening from top to bottom.
- Visual clues
- Narrower forehead and temples, defined jaw angles.
- How it is measured
- Comparing the widths of forehead, cheekbone and jaw on a frontal photo.
- Attention in facial harmonization
- Take care not to accentuate the weight of the lower third.
- Reminder
- Descriptive classification, with no ideal or correct face.
A triangular face is one in which the jaw is the widest area and the forehead the narrowest. The face widens from top to bottom, with visible jaw angles and, at times, a broad chin. It is the inverse of the heart shape, and likewise a description, not a standard of beauty.
How to identify it?
The facial index and the facial biotype complete the description. The reading goes through the upper third and the lower third, because the contrast between the two defines the shape. In older patients, the jowl can accentuate the weight of the lower face.
What to consider in facial harmonization?
In a triangular face, the usual reasoning is to balance the upper third with the lower one: pay attention to the temples and cheekbone, which can bring width to the top of the face, and be cautious about adding volume to the contour of the jaw, which is already the widest part. It is a line of reasoning, not a rule.
| Area | Assessment question |
|---|---|
| Temples | Are they hollow, accentuating the narrowness of the upper face? |
| Cheekbone | Is there room to gain harmony in the midface? |
| Jawline | Is there already enough definition or volume? Would adding accentuate the heaviness? |
| Chin | Is the chin too broad for the whole face? |
In Harmy
Mark Temple, Cheekbone, Jawline or Chin according to the plan and use the projection as a visual aid. The projection changes only what was marked and is illustrative.
Also known as: pyramid face, A-shaped face.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognize a triangular face?
The widest part is the jaw, and the forehead is narrower. The face widens from top to bottom, with visible jaw angles. It is the opposite of the heart shape.
Does temple filler help in a triangular face?
It can balance the perception when the temples are hollow, but it depends on individual assessment. The area is high vascular risk and requires anatomical knowledge and a protocol for complications.