Decoding the Golden Ratio of beauty

With a post about Amber Heard’s face being considered among the ‘best in the world’ doing the rounds, we decode what the Golden Ratio is all about

- Saptaparna Biswas

Amber Heard has been in the news again, this time for having “one of the most per-fect faces”, according to the Golden Ratio of Beauty Phi. An old post about a 2019 study by popular facial cosmetic surgeon Dr Julian De Silva from London, has been making rounds after the Depp-Heard verdict. The study puts Amber third on the list of women with the most beautiful faces in the world. Bella Hadid tops the list. Many have called out the study for setting illogical beauty standards at a time when body positivity is being embraced. 

FACIAL PROPORTIONS CAN’T BE SIMILAR FOR ALL, SAY COSMETIC SURGEONS

With an added boost from various facial symmetry filters on social media, cosmetic and plastic surgeons receive a good number of enquiries for such amendments. “Many people have turned to cosmetic amendments which are in sync with the Golden Ratio. People have opted for rhinoplasty, as the nose is the central feature of the face. Various facial implants are also used to heighten the perceived attractiveness and overall harmony of the face,” shares Dr Anup Dhir, plastic, cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon from Apollo Hospital. He adds that most of the clients seeking corrections are from the age group of 35-45 years.