Atlas · Chapter
Neck.
Eleven markers covering the most photo-impactful — and most posture-responsive — part of the face.
markers in this chapter
11
read time
7 min
why this region
The argument for reading neck carefully.
The neck is the most overlooked region in self-perception and the most photo-changed. Cervicomental angle, SCM definition, and submental fullness shift significantly with posture, hydration, and 8–12 weeks of light training. Vaesyn's neck findings often surprise readers most.
every marker, in this chapter
The full list.
marker
what we measure
healthy range
Cervicomental angle
Chin-to-neck angle in profile
105°–120°
Submental fullness
Under-chin fat distribution
0–3 grade
Hyoid position
Bone height in profile
high preferred
SCM definition
Sternocleidomastoid visibility
subtle / defined
Platysma banding
Vertical neck bands at rest
absent / mild / sig
Neck length
Hyoid to clavicle
balanced with face
Neck width
Bigonial-to-bineck ratio
0.9–1.1
Posture compensation
Improvement under chin-tuck + lengthen
1–2 grade swing
Skin laxity
Pinch-test response, age-corrected
0–3 grade
Color matching
Neck-to-face tone delta
ΔE < 4
Adam's apple
Laryngeal prominence visibility
categorical
The most photo-changed region in any face. Often the most surprising finding.
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