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World J Clin Cases. Dec 6, 2024; 12(34): 6684-6686
Published online Dec 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i34.6684
Facial aesthetics is shaped not only by genetic predispositions but also by the cultural norms and values
Takahiko Nagamine
Takahiko Nagamine, Psychiatric Internal Medicine, Sunlight Brain Research Center, Hofu 7470066, Yamaguchi, Japan
Author contributions: Nagamine T conducted conceptualization, investigation, writing.
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Corresponding author: Takahiko Nagamine, MD, PhD, Chief Doctor, Psychiatric Internal Medicine, Sunlight Brain Research Center, 4-13-18 Jiyugaoka, Hofu 7470066, Yamaguchi, Japan. anagamine@yahoo.co.jp
Received: June 28, 2024
Revised: August 23, 2024
Accepted: September 3, 2024
Published online: December 6, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: It is important to note that orofacial esthetics are subjective and often lead to discrepancies between patients and medical professionals. During the ongoing pandemic, the increased prevalence of mask-wearing has reduced our ability to evaluate facial attractiveness. The face that many people consider beautiful is the average face with genetic characteristics common to that group. As cultural transitions occur at a faster rate than genetic variation, changes in facial attractiveness are also influenced by cultural differences. It is possible that we are entering an era in which the average face that defines what is beautiful is determined by the internet.