Facial Anatomy & Mapping Flashcards

In the context of eyeliner PMU, what is the 'waterline' and why must artists approach it cautiously?

Answer: The inner rim of the eyelid where the meibomian glands open

The waterline is the inner rim of the eyelid housing meibomian gland openings; pigmenting here can block glands and cause serious eye complications.

Which of the following describes the 'phi mask' technique used in PMU facial mapping?

Answer: An overlay of golden ratio proportions mapped onto the face for symmetry analysis

The phi mask superimposes golden ratio (1.618) geometric proportions over the face to identify ideal placement of brows, nose, and lips.

The corrugator supercilii muscle originates at the frontal bone and inserts into which structure?

Answer: The skin of the medial eyebrow

The corrugator supercilii inserts into the skin of the medial eyebrow, pulling it medially and inferiorly to create vertical glabellar lines.

When assessing a client with a round face shape, which brow arch adjustment is recommended to create the illusion of length?

Answer: High arch positioned at or beyond the lateral limbus

For round faces, a higher arch placed laterally elongates the face visually and provides an angular contrast to the circular face shape.

The vermillion border of the lip is defined by which anatomical transition?

Answer: The boundary between the lip skin and the mucosal (wet/dry) lip surface

The vermillion border is the distinct edge separating the facial skin from the colored mucosal tissue of the lip surface.

Which layer of skin do PMU pigments target for permanent results, and why is going too deep problematic?

Answer: Papillary dermis; too deep causes pigment migration and blurring

PMU targets the papillary dermis for stable pigment retention; going deeper into the reticular dermis causes migration and color changes over time.

What does 'bilateral symmetry' mean in the context of PMU facial mapping?

Answer: The left and right halves of the face are measured independently and designed to appear similar but not identical

True bilateral symmetry is rarely achievable; PMU artists aim for visual balance by independently measuring each side to appear similar rather than forcing identical mirroring.