9 Natural Facial Markings

Dimples

Shallow depressions located on the check or chin, either rounded or vertical

Anguli Oris Eminence

Small convex prominence lateral to the end of the line of lip closure of the mouth; natural facial marking.

Nasal Sulcui

The angular area between the posterior margin of the wing of the nose and the nasolabial fold.

Nasolabial Fold

The eminence or projection on the cheek adjacent to the corners of the mouth (labial). Extends from the Superior part of the posterior margin of the wing of the nose to the side of the mouth.

Anguli Oris Sulcus

The groove found at each end of the line of closure of the mouth; a natural facial marking.

Oblique Palpebral Sulcus

The shallow, curving groove below the medial corner of the eyelids-moving laterally downward.

Philtrum

The vertical groove located medially on the upper lip located between the columna nasi and the medial lobe of the mucous membrane.

Submental Sulcus

the junction of the base of the chin and the submandibular area, which may appear as a furrow; a natural facial marking.

Labiomental Sulcus

the junction of the lower integumentary lip and the superior border of the chin, which may appear as a furrow; a natural facial marking.