Compact midface

A compact midface is a midface ratio above 1.0. In other words, a relatively short and narrow midface. A female compact midface could indicate cuteness or neoteny.

Midface ratios

• 1.1+ very compact/stunted
• 1.1 compact
• 1.05 compact ish
• 1.0 ideal
• .95 longish
• .9 bordering too long
• .9- legit long

Male compact midface

A male compact midface seems to be less important.

See also

• Midface ratio
• Neoteny