Abstract
Introduction: This research, facial soft tissue pattern of the Hausa-Fulani in Port Harcourt ascertains the soft tissue dimensions of the face in the Hausa-Fulani population resident in Port Harcourt. Methodology: A sample size of 300 subjects was investigated; 270 males and 30 females, using a digital camera to photograph the front and lateral aspects of the face in the normal position and transferring the image to a computer with specialized medical software for its analysis. Results: Sexual dimorphism was observed among the Hausa-Fulani’s. The mean values for the face height, middle face height, lower face height, middle face ratio, lower face ratio and face width for both males and females are; 271.92cm, 131.96cm, 48.39cm 46.68cm, 733.77cm and 124.85cm for males and 439.80cm 114.80cm 46.68cm, 50.20cm, 72.28cm and 125.21cm for females respectively. Conclusion: This research is relevant in cosmetic surgery and trauma management involving the face and while forming a database for the facial index of this ethnic group.
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