# ascendbase — full content Source: https://www.ascendbase.pro This file contains the full text of all publicly available ascendbase looksmaxing guides, provided for language models and AI assistants. ## Most important facial features URL: https://www.ascendbase.pro/learn/1 ### (from the relatively least important to the most important) # 10. Midface * Quite essential for an *aesthetic appearance*, but not so much important for an actual raw physical attractiveness. *Midface length is a strong dimorphic feature, shorter - more feminine and more pleasing, longer - more masculine.* * **Midface ratio (ipd/midface height) should be around 0.95-1 and EME (eye mouth eye) angle around 48.** * Keep in mind that I refer specifically and only to the midface height (relatively to the IPD (distance between the eyes)) - MFR (Midface ratio) and EME (Eye-Mouth-Eye) angle, and NOT any of the other closely related ratios (commonly interchangeable with the midface for some people), nose length or philtrum length. ## 9. Eyebrows - Can't significantly alter one's facial attractiveness if there's *at least some eyebrow contrast present across the browridge*. - Wide (visible inner and outer corners eyebrows region), thick, closet set (vertically) eyebrows. ## 8. Facial Angularity - IMPORTANT * *I'm talking specifically about the contour of the face here.* Not the general facial leanness, but certain facial bones spots angularity. * Angularity spots: temporal cave in, cheekbones outwards, ramus cave in, gonions outwards, mandible cave in, chin outwards (square). ## 7. Mouth and Lips - VERY IMPORTANT * While not the most important facial feature, if not right *can easily create a weirdly unaesthetic tone to the rest of the face*. * **Mouth width 1.5 times the nose base width and 30% of the bizygomatic width.** * **Full lips with 1:1.6 ratio (the lower lip having slightly more volume than the upper lip).** ## 6. Health Indicators (+ facial symmetry) - VERY IMPORTANT * **Clear, homogenous (even) skin texture without wrinkles, acne scars, signs of skin aging or other skin imperfections.** * **Symmetrical facial features like hairline, temporal bones, eyebrows, eyes (+ eye focus (no amblyopia)), nose bridge and tip, lips, chin, cheekbones, and mandible alignment.** * *Posture imbalances: "nerd neck" + significant back head tilt and slouched spine in chest region combo.* * **Straight hairline without balding patterns.** ## 5. Nose (tip and bridge parameters, NOT length) - VERY IMPORTANT * **Refined nose tip with clear separation from the alar region (nostrils).** * *Symmetrical.* * Nasal base width between 1/4-1/5 of the bizygomatic width. * **Neutral nose tip rotation (no excessive downturn or upturn).** ## 4. Eyes - EXTREMELY IMPORTANT * *I'm talking about the eyes morphology separately from the eyebrows appearance here.* * **Great orbital bone support - deep set, compact, and wide eyes (high PFL, low PFH).** ## 3. Facial Width (too narrow specifically) - EXTREMELY IMPORTANT * **Both bizygomatic (cheekbones) and bigonial (jaw) width should be rather on the higher end of the average (but wider bizygomatic than bigonial - adds an enhanced angularity aspect = better).** * *Significantly narrow facial width creates an appearance of an unhealthy, malnourished (in a crack addict type of way) and generally weird appearance.* ## 2. Balanced Facial Thirds Heights (especially middle (which is technically Nose + Glabella height) to lower) - EXTREMELY IMPORTANT * **Balanced middle to lower facial height ratio is the essential and pretty complex one. Includes such important individual facial features as: nose height, philtrum height, and chin height.** * **Disproportionally long middle face height (in comparison to lower face height specifically), commonly known as "SFS" is enough to break the masculine appearance of one's face (even despite any other dimorphic feature).** * **Disproportionally long lower face height (in comparison to middle face height specifically) creates an unaesthetic ogre / shrek-like appearance (commonly presents itself as short nose + long philtrum combo).** * *Disproportionally long and prominent upper face height (forehead) - undesirable feminine and too juvenile appearance.* * *Disproportionally short upper face height (forehead) - unaesthetic ogre / neanderthal-like appearance.* ## 1. Facial Leanness - THE MOST IMPORTANT * **Appearance of “tight” facial skin without any visible facial fat sagging.** * **Shows the underlying bone structure, increases perceived facial depth via various shadows under various lighting.** * *The desired appearance depends not only on the obvious total low BF% levels but on the underlying bone morphology AND certain soft tissues morphology.* --- ## Most important facial ratios URL: https://www.ascendbase.pro/learn/2 ## Facial width to height ratio (FWHR): 1.8+ ## Midface ratio: 0.95-1.0 * Measured in Frankfurt plane by dividing the interpupillary distance (distance between the centers of the pupils) by the distance between the nasion to the upper lip border. ## Mouth to nose ratio (width): 1.5-1.62 ## Lower to upper lip ratio (height): 1.6 ## Chin to philtrum ratio: 2.0+ ## Jaw frontal angle: 85-90° ## Bigonial to bizygomatic ratio: 0.85-0.95 ## ESR (eye separation ratio): 0.45-0.47 * Measured by dividing the interpupillary distance (distance between the centers of the pupils) by the bizygomatic width. ## Gonial angle: around 115-120° * Measured by calculating the angle formed upon setting the vertex at the gonion with the arms set along the mandible and the ramus. ## Eyes canthal tilt: 0°-6° * Measured by calculating the angle formed upon setting the vertex at the medial canthus with the arms set parallel to the floor and the lateral canthus. ## EME (eye mouth eye) angle: around 48° * Measured in Frankfurt plane by calculating the angle formed upon setting the vertex at the center of the lips with the arms crossing the center of eyes pupils. EME angle is a good indicator of masculinity (lower values = more masculine). ## Eyes palpebral fissure width to eyes height ratio: 3.0-3.5 * Measured by dividing the eyes palpebral fissure width (distance between the medial to the lateral canthus of the eye) by palpebral fissure length. ## Cervicomental angle: lower than 100° * Measured in side view by calculating the angle formed upon setting the vertex at the hyoid with the arms set along the bottom of the chin and the neck. The higher this angle = double chin appearance. ## Facial fifths: equal 1/5 * Nose width, palpebral fissure length and length between the lateral canthus to the ear should be approximately 1/5th of bizygomatic width. ## Mandible plane angle: ~15° * Formed by the intersection of the mandibular plane (a line along the lower border of the mandible) and Frankfurt horizontal plane ## Facial thirds: equal 3rds (vertically) * Dominant lower third height would be even better ## Mandibular Recession angle: 0-5°. * Shows mandibular forward growth relatively to the cranium. ## Ramus to Mandible length ratio: 0.6-0.7 * Length of the ramus to the horizontal mandible body length. ## Facial symmetry: equal facial features * The kind of symmetry that matters (lacking) for the majority of people and is overlooked on .org and psl communities is posture and dental occlusion related. Basically the kind of symmetry that is achieved by the fact of your upper jaw and eyes being laterally aligned with lower jaw and chin and parallel to each other (no tilting). ## Facial convexity angle: 170° --- ## Eye area URL: https://www.ascendbase.pro/learn/3 ## The most important features of an attractive eye area for males * Compact eyes (strong orbital bone support). * Almond shape (with straighter curves of upper and lower eyelid preferably). * Neutral to positive CT (canthal tilt). * Wide and thick eyebrows. * Wide eye palpebral fissure. * *Other less important features are no excess UEE (Upper Eyelid Exposure), no scleral show and balanced ESR (Eye Separation Ratio), eyebrows should be straight or positively tilted (not round), thick and wide (visible outer and inner corners) and set close to the eyes (vertically).* --- ## Facial definition (angularity + leanness) URL: https://www.ascendbase.pro/learn/4 ## Facial definition (angularity + leanness) ### Jawline * An attractive outline of the male face should be angular * The angles are formed where different parts of the face meet, such as: ogee curve, between zygos and jaw (slight concavity, often referred as outward gonions), ramus (defined from the neck) and mandible body (slight concavity between gonion and chin). Chin alone should be defined, wide and square * Some angularity can also be present inside the center of the face and not only the borders, such as refined nose tip (instead of bulbous) and lateral zygomatic shadow (lateral hollow cheeks) and angular shaped eyebrows ### Hollow cheeks * Refer to a facial aesthetic characterized by a sunken or concave appearance in the area between the cheekbones and the lower jaw * This feature creates a sculpted and more defined look, emphasizing the cheekbones and jawline * Hollow cheeks are present when there’s a significant zygomatic bone mass, low facial bf% and good skin elasticity * Individuals with low set cheekbones, more bone mass and higher facial bf% typically see a straight shadow, starting at lower portion of the cheeks down to chin, which appears feminine but still quite universally attractive (Example: young Johnny Depp) * High set cheekbones with lower bone mass and low facial bf% typically appear more as a hollowed region between the mouth and masseters and vertically up to the upper portion of zygomatic bones. This creates a more striking, masculine appearance (Example: male model Sean O'Pry) --- ## Forward growth explanation for normies URL: https://www.ascendbase.pro/learn/5 ## Forward growth pattern involves multiple "signature" facial traits * Horizontally prominent maxilla. * Horizontal mandible. * Horizontally pointed chin. * Tight submental region (under the chin). * Increased facial depth, angularity and contrast. * Good nose shape. Upward nose tip rotation. * Increased bizygomatic width. * Lower gonial angle, square jaw. * Prominent cheekbones. * Fuller lips. --- ## Nose URL: https://www.ascendbase.pro/learn/7 ## Perfect nose shape features ### Front view nose parameters * **0.67x of the mouth width.** * **1/5 of bizygomatic width.** * **At least a bit refined nose tip.** ### Side view nose parameters * Nose shape can be either too downturned and droopy looking, perfect, or too upturned (too short, excessive nostrils show). * Both downturned and upturned are not ideal. * To avoid any measurement errors, the picture is always aligned in Frankfurt plane before you start the analysis. ### Nose bridge straightness = Dorsal plane to Nose tip angle * Straight nose bridge is perfect. * Straight nose bridge indicates perfect upper to lower maxillary alignment. * Convex (prominent, hooked) or concave (caved inwards) nose shapes are both NOT universally attractive. ## Nose tip rotation - Septum inclination - Nostrils axis angle ### The perfect values for each of these nose side profile angles are: * **Dorsal plane to Nose tip angle: 0° (straight nose).** * **Nostrils axis angle: +7°.** * **Septum inclination angle: +10° to +15°.** --- ## Nose shape and craniofacial development patterns URL: https://www.ascendbase.pro/learn/8 ## Maxillary growth direction and nasal morphology * **Total maxillary morphology (with its horizontal and verical dimensions) is directly responsible for the nose shape.** * More horizontal lower maxillary projection mechanically separates the attachment of the nose base cartilage forward and away from the nasion (spot where the nasal bone starts) and nasal bridge from the lower, soft structures of the nose which creates the perceived flatness of the nasal bridge. * This happens because in case of increased horizontal maxillary projection the upper nasal structures (nasion and nose bridge) are now relatively posterior (back) compared to the nose base (lower nasal structures). * Moving the lower maxilla forward pulls the attached nose base and nostrils outward (alar flare). The skin is stretched taut across the broader bone, which softens sharp angles and potentially broadens the nose tip. * **Secondary foundation: maxillary morphology.** The anterior nasal spine (ANS) is a bony projection of the maxilla that serves purely as the anchor point for the cartilaginous nasal base. The maxilla sets the baseline angle (foundation tilt); severe skeletal issues such as vertical maxillary excess alter this foundation tilt and secondarily affect how the nasal tip sits. ## Maxillary / palatal (palate) / occlusal (bite) plane angle and nose tip rotation * Palatal and occlusal plane upward inclination (upward slope towards the front teeth) sets the underlying nose base to maxillary attachment at an angle so the septum naturally "grows" up relatively to the perceived facial profile, which creates the apperance of the upturned nose shape. * **Primary driver: intrinsic cartilage growth.** The lower lateral cartilages (LLC) determine tip direction via their shape, strength, and vector of growth. The cartilaginous septum acts as the main "tent pole" — excessive caudal length forces the tip downward. Fibrous suspensory ligaments connect upper and lower cartilages to hold the tip up against gravity. ## Fundamental craniofacial growth pattern and nasal shape * Vertical (long face) facial development pattern (flat and long cranial base) "lifts" and projects forward the upper maxilla and nasion relatively to the lower maxilla (and nose base), which increases the total maxillary height and total nose height (longer nose bridge). * In dolichocephalic (long / tall face) facial development pattern the nose bridge becomes more prominent in comparison to the nose base, which leads to the convex nose shape with prominent nose bridge and potentially retruded nose tip. * Exactly the opposite happens in case of brachycephalic skull (short, wide face). The cranial base is inclined downwards, "flexed into maxilla" and relatively short which sets the upper maxilla back relatively to the lower maxilla and nose base, dramatically decreases nose bridge length and prominence while increasing the relative projection of the nose tip = short, upturned nose with flat bridge. * The intrinsic cartilage factors (LLC growth vector, caudal septum length, suspensory ligaments) operate on top of these skeletal foundations (and in isolation too) to finalize **nose tip rotation independent of maxillary tilt**. So you can predict the likely nose tip rotation based on facial growth pattern, but exceptions are NOT rare too. * Nose tip rotation ≠ nose shape. There's generally a negative correlation between nose bridge projection and nose tip upward rotation, but you can still have prominent nasal bridge with a dorsal hump and upturned nose, or flat nose bridge with downturned tip. --- ## Looksmaxing vocabulary - the niche terms used in the vault URL: https://www.ascendbase.pro/learn/12 ## Bone structure terminology - **Midface** - middle third of face; forward development drives attractiveness. - **Maxilla / maxillary** - the upper jaw bone; its forward/up position shapes the midface and nose base. - **Mandible** - the lower jaw bone. - **Nasion** - where nose bridge meets forehead; a key measurement reference. - **Gonial angle** - back corner of lower jaw; sharper = squarer jaw. - **Cranial base** - skull floor that influences facial length and projection patterns. - **Forward growth** - horizontal facial development drives attractiveness. - **Dolichocephalic** - long narrow skull/face. - **Brachycephalic** - short wide skull/face. - **Craniofacial growth pattern** - overall facial bones development direction. - **CCW rotation** - counter clockwise rotation = front part of the structure moves up, back part of the structure moves down. For example CCW rotation of the maxilla basically means upward rotation of the maxilla. - **CW rotation** - the oppsite to CCW rotation pattern, so the front part moves down, back part moves up. For example CW maxilla rotation means longer midface. - **Prognathism** - increased jaw (upper or lower) forward projection. Could also be a bad thing from aesthetics perspective, for example relative mandibular prognathism of lower jaw in Class III patients. - **CSA** - Cross Sectional Area of the muscle. Basically volume of the mentioned muscle. ## Ratios & measurements - **FWHR** - face width ÷ height; higher = more masculine. - **Midface ratio** - shorter/tighter midface reads better. - **ESR** - eye spacing vs width; balance avoids buggy or crowded look. - **Cervicomental angle** - neck-meets-jaw angle; sharp = defined. - **Facial fifths** - 5 equal vertical face sections for balance check. - **Palatal plane angle** - tilt of mouth roof; affects nose-tip rotation. - **EME angle** - eye-mouth-eye angle; the angle formed between the eye to the center of the mouth to the other eye, used to assess midface visual parameters. ## Descriptive terms - **Facial leanness** - low facial fat shows bone sharply. - **Facial angularity** - sharp vs soft face transitions. ## General - **Good vs bad comparison** - side-by-side posts show well vs poorly developed traits so you can see the difference. ## Still confused? - If a term in a post is missing here and confuses you, flag it in support and the meaning will be added. --- ## Facial symmetry framework URL: https://www.ascendbase.pro/learn/15 ## Facial asymmetry overview If you have an asymmetrical face, especially a rather short, compact looking face, it may be due to a normal compensatory cranial strain pattern from a **Left AIC** body twist pattern. This does not mean your system has major issues. It is a normal physiological adaptation for being stuck in the right stance phase of gait, particularly if your **occlusion** and **vision** have no problems. You may need to train standing on the left side with **PRI techniques** to resolve the underlying dominant Left AIC pattern. - Signs that need further investigation: - rather long face - molars do not contact - open bite, crossbite, crowded teeth - any vision issues ## Reasons behind facial asymmetry Facial asymmetry is complex and relates to how the body aligns, bends, and shifts to interact comfortably with the world when the stabilization system malfunctions. Compensation attempts become visible as facial asymmetry. Destabilizing causes include malfunction of these subsystems: - **musculoskeletal** (postural and dynamic) - **visual** subsystem - **occlusal** (bite alignment) subsystem ## Cranial bones with alignment issues - **Temporal bones** - **Sphenoid** - **Maxilla** - **Mandible** (jaw) - **Occiput (back of the skull)** ## TMCC and compensation patterns The **Temporomandibular Cervical Chain (TMCC)** controls the neck, stabilizes it during respiration, supports the scapula, voice box, and provides the base for skull and jaw. The common **Left cranial sidebend (R TMCC)** pattern compensates a Left AIC and Right BC pattern. - head tilts left with chin level at atlanto-occipital joint - temporal bones: externally rotated left, internally rotated right - mandible pulled left - sphenoid rotated right and lower left - maxilla rotates right **Visual outcome of left cranial sidebend:** - lower left eye - more prominent left ear - chin shifted left - compact midface on left ## Right cranial torsion **Right cranial torsion** is an added layer on the R TMCC pattern. It twists the head right via the upper cervical spine, often from right upper trap pull on the occiput. The sphenoid and occiput rotate opposite directions, unlike left sidebend. Features include: - chin deviates right - lower left eye - left ear sometimes prominent - possible vision, hearing, occlusion, autonomic issues ## How to fix facial asymmetry A full fix requires visual evaluation of the whole body from head to toe. Muscle imbalance is a full-body event across chained muscles, so permanent resolution needs whole neuromuscular system adjustment. Get a coaching subscription if you want 1 on 1 work with me. - chewing on one side: **no**, asymmetry is bone-driven adaptation not load lack - sleeping on other side: **no**, same logic - stretching one muscle: **fails**, body-wide system overrides it The real cause is muscle adaptation to neural input, posture, breathing, and movement. Lasting change needs fixing those parameters, not isolated muscle work. --- ## Examples of how to actually approach looksmaxing URL: https://www.ascendbase.pro/learn/16 ## Timothée Chalamet ### List of objectives (in order of importance) - More balanced Middle to Lower facial height ratio (optimized facial thirds, more CCW nose tip rotation) - More compact eyes, increased orbital bone support and browridge. Lighter eye color, neutral canthal tilt - Increased CCW nose tip rotation - More balanced zygo-jaw width - Increased SMAS soft tissues quality (= more central angularity and definition) - Slightly more lips volume - More tanned skin coloring, improved undertones and skin quality - Slightly improved facial symmetry ### Ratings - Before: **High HTN** - After: **Low Chadlite** ## Ryan Gosling ### List of objectives (in order of importance) - Leaner face, more facial definition - Optimized facial width to height ratio - Nose tip lift - Increased PFW (eyes width), more compact eye area, increased browridge projection - Balanced facial thirds (due to more upper lips volume and nose tip lift) - Increased lips volume, wider mouth - Optimized facial symmetry - Increased facial angularity - Thicker eyebrows and eyelashes - More compact midface - Improved skin quality ### Ratings - Before: **Mid MTN** - After: **Mid Chadlite** ## Andrew Garfield ### List of objectives (in order of importance) - More balanced Middle to Lower facial height ratio - Leaner face, more facial definition - Increased SMAS soft tissues quality (= more central angularity and definition) - Increased cheekbones width - Nose tip lift - More compact eye area, increase supraorbital bone support, lighter eye color - More lips volume, more symmetrical mouth - Increase facial angularity - More balanced mouth to nose width ratio - Increase facial symmetry - More compact midface - Increase skin quality, better coloring ### Ratings - Before: **close to Low HTN** - After: **close to High Chadlite** ## Christian Bale ### List of objectives (in order of importance) - More compact, deep set eye area, increase orbital bone support - Balanced facial thirds - longer nose and shorter philtrum - Wider cheekbones - Increased SMAS soft tissues quality (= more central angularity and definition) - Improve skin quality and health indicators - Fuller lips - Slight nose tip adjustments - Slightly longer chin - Thicker eyebrows - Increase angularity ### Ratings - Before: **Mid HTN** - After: **Low Chad** ## Tom Holland ### List of objectives (in order of importance) - More compact eye area, increase eyes width, increase supraorbital bone support, lighter eye color - Fuller lips - Lift and refine the nose tip + fix asymmetry - Wider jaw - Increased SMAS soft tissues quality (= more central angularity and definition) - Thicker eyelashes and eyebrows - Increase angularity - Improve skin quality and coloring ### Ratings - Before: **Mid HTN** - After: **High Chadlite** ## Erling Haaland ### List of objectives (in order of importance) - Leaner face - Fix nose width - Thicker eyebrows and eyelashes - Wider jaw (his is good, but even wider fits his long ramus and pheno generally) - Increased SMAS soft tissues quality (= more central angularity and definition) - Increase facial angularity - Longer midface - More balanced lips proportions - More tanned skin coloring ### Ratings - Before: **Low HTN** - After: **close to Low Chad** ## Robert Pattinson ### List of objectives (in order of importance) - Increased SMAS soft tissues quality (= more central angularity and definition) - Lift nose tip - Increase upper lip volume, more balanced lips proportions - More compact, lighter color eyes - More even skin tone, shave the stubble on the cheeks - More prominent browridge - More angular eyebrows shape ### Ratings - Before: **High HTN** - After: **High Chadlite** --- ## Bite force, mandibular shape link to the maxillary forward growth URL: https://www.ascendbase.pro/learn/17 ## The link between ramus height and maxillary forward growth The back part of your lower jaw (called the **ramus**) has a clear relationship with the tilt of your maxilla (upper jaw). When the mandible growth vertically, the ramus tends to be **shorter** -upper jaw tilts down toward the the vertical plane. When the mandible growth horizontally, the ramus tends to be **taller** (reduced gonial angle, transformed mandibular body to ramus ratio) -upper jaw tilts toward the the horizontal plane plane (forward growth, CCW rotation). - Short ramus -> Vertical growth - Taller ramus -> Horizontal growth ## How the jaws relate to each other Your bite angle (between the upper jaw teeth and lower jaw teeth, also called occlusal plane angle) is tightly linked to ramus height. A mandible shape with a **short ramus** and increased gonial angle as a consequence cannot hold up the upper jaw (maxilla) horizontally, so it tilts verically = maxillary reccession. The upper and lower jaws spread apart more, creating a large angle. This is the classic long-face growth pattern. - Short ramus -> jaws diverge -> high angle - Long ramus -> jaws stay closer -> low angle ## Evidence (proof) When the mandible rotates CCW (chin up) due to increased ramus height -> decreased gonial angle -> decreased mandibular plane angle (more horizontal mandible). This is already well established and proven: - Anterior maxilla is mechanically pushed upward due to reduced mandibular plane angle (chin up). - Posterior maxilla has more relative vertical space from dental perspective, less compression. Because reduced gonial angle "pulls" the back of the mandible down relatively to the front (CCW) **Maxilla (occlusal plane) rotates CCW to match the mandible dentition:** - Anterior maxilla moves UP - Posterior maxilla moves DOWN (relatively) - Palatal plane tilts with anterior end higher - Occlusal plane becomes more horizontal ## The mandibular-maxillary connection through ramus The surface where your teeth meet (the **occlusal plane**) is the functional link between upper and lower jaw. Its tilt depends heavily on ramus height. A short ramus makes the back of this plane drop down steeply. A long ramus keeps it flat (=forward growth). - Short ramus (hyperdivergent) -> occlusal plane tilts clockwise and steep - Long ramus (hypodivergent) -> occlusal plane flat and horizontal ## Practical advice: Masticatory skull loading You can use the above mechanics to your advantage. Increasing your **bite force** through hard chewing stimulates the **temporalis muscle** on the side of your head. More use makes this muscle thicker. Thicker temoporalis = increased mandibular and occlusal plane CCW rotation. - Step 1: increase the mechanical loading of the mandible (chewing, isometric, etc) - Step 2: temporalis works harder and grows in volume - Step 3: heavier temporalis pull lengthens the ramus over time A longer ramus raises posterior facial height. This supports the upper jaw and drives a **counterclockwise (up and forward) rotation** of the maxilla. The result is more horizontal bite plane and the actual forward growth of the maxilla. - More bite force -> bigger temporalis -> longer ramus - Longer ramus -> maxilla rotates up and forward (CCW) - CCW rotation -> Forward growth --- ## What my paid looksmaxing coaching subscription actually delivers URL: https://www.ascendbase.pro/learn/18 ## What the coaching framework is The ascendbase framework is a **100% natural** system with no surgery, peptides, or steroids involved. It targets roughly **80% of the highest value attractiveness variables** through actionable monthly systems (so the rest is kinda truly unfixable, for now, lol). And you are definitely not paying me for a fucking surgery list (but some of you ask for it tho). You are paying for structured protocols that require your active daily participation (kinda like gymceling). ## How results are produced The systems obv dont work by the fact of purchase alone. Each requires consistent activity from you. The expected value comes from consistently following the released protocols. ## Value The question of how valuable this personal coaching is for you specifically depends on the fact of your status in relation to the mentioned facial features below (lacking -> more value, already good -> less value, maxxed out -> no value) ## System 1: Total tissues conditioning - **Target facial features**: facial leanness, central facial angularity and regular angularity, percieved bonemass and facial depth - **Most important** system for facial optimization outcomes - Builds tissue responsiveness (sensitivity), + its generally a significant a healthmax alone - Improves **Facial leanness**, which reveals bone structure through the appearance of "tight facial skin" and attractive shadows (= increased facial depth, central angularity, percieved bonemass) - **Anabolic cycling** consistently and inevitably reaches sub 10% body fat with **WAY** less effort than standard deficits - Keeps anabolic signals active for bone mass, frame width, and soft tissue remodeling ## System 2: Bone structure optimization - Forward growth of upper and lower jaw - Increased jaw and bizygomatic width - Increased chin projection - Improved facial third balance and midface height - Increased angularity and general facial bone mass - Progressively introduced monthly, best paired with anabolic cycling ## System 3: Eye area optimization - Improved CT + straighter upper eyelids - Increased supraorbital support and more positive orbital angulation - Eyebrows correction without the minoxidil cope ## System 4: Nose parameters - Lifted tip, septum, and nostril axis for higher nasolabial angle - Straightened bridge and reduced dorsal hump appearance - 100% non surgical with potentially permanent or low effort maintenance ## System 5: Full soft tissue remodeling - **Target facial features**: facial leanness, central facial angularity, percieved bonemass and facial depth - So kinda like leanmaxing substitute in a way. Leaner -> more percieved bonemass and facial depth. Higher soft tissues quality <-> leaner more percieved bonemass. Works both ways - Long term de-aging and SMAS lift - Skin elasticity and collagen via non topical, peptides or surgical methods - Mouth width, lips volume, and proportion restoration - Fixes low BF% resistant cheek fat and actually enables sculpted look even at higher bf% - Highest tier gated methods, pairs best with anabolic cycling ## System 6: Symmetry restoration - Addresses compensation based cranial asymmetry - Targets eyes, jaw, chin, temporal bones, and masseter volume - Based on predictable internal stabilization logic ## Proofs - First, I just fucking researched it, figured it out and tested this stuff for years. Until it worked. Thats it. What else do you want, PHD in looksmaxing? - Methods effectiveness is basically demonstrated by my own face (author of this project) where each targeted feature scores 8+/10. **Go check it out, insta acc -> @feralmaxing**. *You can also DM me there if you have any related questions* - Protocols are strctured to see gradual progress in the mentioned areas as quickly as 1 month through clear daily actionable system ## Expected value of paid coaching The maximum expected value comes from your initial facial status (base). Then its all about running anabolic cycling (its NOT a steroid cycle lol, just the name) as the default, then basically layering everything together (based on your personal case): bone structure, nose, eyes, soft tissue, and symmetry systems. Active adherence is the variable that converts framework potential into a real fucking ascension --- ## Greatest misunderstanding about forward growth URL: https://www.ascendbase.pro/learn/20 ## Greatest misunderstanding about forward growth The term **forward growth** is widely misunderstood. Most people do not grasp the actual mechanical logic behind cranial and facial development. ## What determines true maxillary forward position The actual forward positioning of the **maxilla** is mostly determined by the **cranial base angle**. This structural angle literally pulls the upper maxillary attachments forward. ## The key visual cue: deep set eyes The most obvious external sign of genuine upper maxillary projection is **deep set eyes**. This is best observed from the side profile. ## The twist: relative mandibular setback Craniofacial mechanics create a paradox. Increased total and especially upper maxillary forward position puts the **lower jaw** in a **relatively set back** position. - Forward projected upper jaw - Relatively set back lower jaw - Overall more convex facial profile - Class II patients, deep bite, overjet ## Why it does not look like classic forward growth Because the lower jaw appears recessed next to the prominent upper jaw, the face does not match the classic image of a forward grown phenotype. The profile looks convex rather than straight or concave. ## Misconception: equating forward growth with jaw alignment Many people read **forward growth** as simply the upper jaw being in perfect alignment with lower jaw (=prominent chin automatically). This is incorrect too. - True forward growth is not defined by mere anterior-posterior jaw relationship - The apparent setback of the lower jaw may be only relative to an overly projected upper maxilla - If the upper jaw is too far ahead of the lower jaw, *it does not look forward grown or attractive either* ## Case study: class III pattern with flat maxilla Consider the opposite visual presentation: - Prominent lower jaw from the side - Relatively flat maxilla - Short midface and flat nose bridge - Concave side profile This is typical of **class 3** patients. Even though the lower jaw is *relatively* forward, the maxilla looks sunk in, so definitely does not read as a forward grown face either. ## How nasal bridge prominence creates confusion An **overly prominent nasal bridge** (nose hump) is often misinterpreted as a sign of lacking maxillary support. The reality is different. - The hump is caused by a relatively overprojected upper maxilla in relation to the lower maxilla (due to cranial base extension) - The lower maxilla is mostly determined by mandibular forward projection as consequential alveolar adaptation. - Even if the lower maxilla is also forward grown in absolute terms, the upper can still be ahead relatively and your nose bridge will still look too prominent (dorsal hump). ## The reverse pattern: compact midface misinterpreted as forward grown Some faces show: - Compact midface with concave side profile - Flat nose bridge - Prominent lower jaw These are commonly praised as forward grown, but they usually come with: - Literally flat looking maxilla from the side - Underbite (as a consequence of lack of maxillary forward projection) - Reduced eye depth and orbital support (bulging eyes) - Recessed radix (caved in start of nose bridge) Those features are the opposite of forward growth and actually indicate **maxillary recession**. ## Both extremes display lack of true forward growth Whether the cranial base is flat or flexed, both patterns can present signs that visually read as lack of forward growth. The superficial signals contradict the underlying mechanics. ## The optimized configuration for attractiveness The facial structure most optimized for male attractiveness (you can call it the ultimate forward growth) requires two conditions: - **Forward projected maxilla in absolute terms** (equal to deep set eyes) - **Balanced alignment** of upper maxilla, lower maxilla, and lower jaw ## Key points - Cranial base angle drives true maxillary position - Deep set eyes signal real upper maxillary forward projection - Relative mandibular setback could be a byproduct of too much maxillary development, like in case of overjet - Do not judge forward growth by the upper / lower jaws alignment alone - Ideal facial development pattern pairs absolute maxillary projection with balanced upper maxilla / lower maxilla / lower jaw relationship --- ## Why eyes and jaw are both NOT the law URL: https://www.ascendbase.pro/learn/21 ## Eyes are an aesthetic detail, "jawline" alone is normies cope I ranked facial features from relatively least to most important on a 10-to-1 scale. **Eyes** land at **#4**, receiving the **EXTREMELY IMPORTANT** tag but not the top spot (if we also count the eyebrows + eyelashes its getting there to be honest). Balanced jaw width and definition (low bf% + angularity) combined is prob even more important than eyes, but not to the absurd point of explaning total facial attractiveness. ## Eyes are #4 in the hierarchy The eye morphology target is **great orbital bone support** with deep set, compact, and wide eyes (high PFL, low PFH). These are all some elite shit features but still three positions below the top priority, simply based on potential impact of managing all of these features - the eyes are actually the least important in comparison. ## Facial width (#3) outranks eyes - Width is the structural canvas and important health indicator. Eyes could be an aesthetic detail on top. - **Facial width (#3)** covers bizygomatic (cheekbone) and bigonial (jaw) width. - Ideal is higher end of average, with wider bizygomatic than bigonial for enhanced angularity. - Significantly narrow face creates an unhealthy, malnourished appearance that no eyes quality can fix. ## Balanced facial thirds (#2) outranks eyes - **Balanced facial thirds (#2)** focuses on middle to lower face heights. - Includes nose height, philtrum height, and chin height as key components. - A relatively disproportionately long middle face height is one of the best ways to destroy dimorphism. - At least some basic level of dimorphism precedes any feature level refinement. - This structural variable is more important than eyes and jaw ## Facial leanness is #1 **Facial leanness** is the law. The most important and necessary variable in the framework. Its probably the single facial feature that literally explains like 1/3 of the whole facial attractivenes for males. Managing this parameter moves the final attractiveness score more than any other factor in direct comparison. And improving facial leanness gives you an auto-upgrade of other features as a consequence (...including the jaw), thats also the reason why its so remarkably important. --- ## Why facial ratios dont explain facial attractiveness URL: https://www.ascendbase.pro/learn/22 ## Facial ratios and the harmony score The **harmony score** based on facial ratios does not equal true facial attractiveness. Your personal ratios play a role, but **even the whole set of ratios is only one of many variables in an objective rating.** ## Ratios that actually matter a lot Only a few specific ratios significantly determine male facial attractiveness. These are exceptions, not the rule. - Facial width related ratios (**FWHR** and jaw width) - Nose width and mouth related ratios - Middle to lower facial height ratio ## The pareto pattern Most other facial ratios are remarkably irrelevant. This follows a **Pareto law** style distribution where a small set of ratios carries most of the weight. ## Better analysis framework A more accurate system isolates the mentioned key ratios and places them inside a framework with other more important variables. This avoids overvaluing the harmony score. ## Limits of ratio based scoring A ratios only score is far from objective. It can place you significantly above or below your true facial rating. - Fixing ratios does not improve attractiveness to the extent the harmony score predicts - Most ratios are less valuable than the harmony score implies ## Key points - **Harmony score** is not a final attractiveness rating - Only a few mentioned ratios are fundamentally important - Other ratios are largely irrelevant - Use ratios as part of a broader framework --- ## The actual meaning behind facial leanness URL: https://www.ascendbase.pro/learn/24 ## What facial leanness actually means In my structured **facial analysis system**, **facial leanness** is the top priority. However, it is not solely about reducing **facial body fat**. It describes a broader perceptual package that reads as a leaner face to an observer. ## Beyond simple fat loss A lean looking face results from multiple variables working together. These variables create shadows, definition, and tightness that explains the visual effect of low fat even when actual bf% is unchanged. ## Features that drive perceived leanness - **Optimized bone structure** provides more facial depth, sharper shadows,central and contour angularity - **Skin elasticity** keeps the surface taut and reduces puffiness - **SMAS quality** avoids skin sagging, nasolabial folds, and a bloated appearance ## How bone structure contributes Greater **facial depth** and angular contours cast shadows that the brain associates with leanness. This is independent of **your bf%** and actually depends on facial bones morphology and soft tissue placement. ## Skin and SMAS factors High **skin elasticity** and a well supported **SMAS layer** prevent sagging and fold formation. A face with these traits looks tighter and therefore leaner. ## Perception based naming When I say target **facial leanness** in my facial evaluations and ratings, it means you should manage all the above features. You can look at the before -> after morphs to see the difference im talking about. The "Facial leanness" label is based on perception, not on a single execution strategy like fat loss. ## Practical takeaway To improve perceived leanness, address bone projection, skin quality, and soft tissue support together. Focusing only on reducing body fat ignores the other required variables to optimize this feature. --- ## Leanmaxing guide URL: https://www.ascendbase.pro/learn/25 ## Why facial leanness is the top priority **Facial leanness** is the single most impactful factor for male facial attractiveness. Reducing facial fat is a necessary condition even if it does not automatically guarantee a visually lean face for every individual due to variations in bone structure, soft tissues arrangement and even just fat distribution. Targeted **total body fat loss** is still a 100% necessary condition to increase facial leanness. ## Total body fat loss, not local fat loss cope There is no mechanism for **spot reduction** of facial fat through exercises or topical creams. The body lowers fat stores systemically, so decreasing overall **body fat percentage (bf%)** is what eventually thins the face. Any protocol claiming local facial fat burning should be ignored as cope. - Systemic fat loss reveals malar and mandibular contours - Buccal fat and subcutaneous layers shrink with lower bf% - Cheek hollowing and defined jawline appear only after reaching like at least 12% (depends on the person) - Increases central angularity - Improves soft tissues appearance ## The adherence problem with standard diets Conventional fitness advice often pushes a straightforward **calorie deficit** through food tracking, but maintaining bf% below 10% indefinitely is rare. The main failure point is **adherence**, because chronic restriction erodes comfort and triggers metabolic resistance. A plan must preserve a minimum level of daily ease to remain feasible. - Plain calorie counting causes hunger that worsens over weeks - Rigid meal plans reduce social flexibility - Metabolic slowdown fights continued loss at low bf% - Muscle loss becomes likely without strong opposite stimuli ## The optimal leanmaxing protocol: literally fasting plus exercise A more practical resolution is **time restricted eating (TRE)** combined with **increased daily activity**, specifically daily fasting plus **strength training + glycogen depletion exercise**, **fasted cardio** or at least any extra calorie-burning movement. This shifts the lever from micromanaging food quality and quantity to controlling the eating window and total energy expenditure. The structure supports long term fat loss without the burnout of traditional diets. - Daily fasting window of 20 hours or more - Feeding window kept at 4 hours or less - Fasted low intensity to moderate cardio in the morning - Optional non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) boosts ## Why this approach beats plain calorie restriction The superiority comes from a **complex arrangement of variables** that stabilize lean mass while reducing bf% over months. Instead of a flat daily deficit, the body experiences cyclical signals that protect metabolism. The following mechanisms explain the effect. ## Mechanism 1: adaptation to fasting window With consistent practice, the body and mind **adapt to not eating during the day**, making the fasting window more comfortable over time. This contrasts with a perpetual calorie deficit that feels increasingly unbearable. Comfort directly improves adherence. ## Mechanism 2: short feeding window satiation During a **feeding window of 4 hours or less**, one or two exceptionally large meals create full satiation despite a low total daily calorie intake. The high instantaneous calorie load prevents hunger signals even though a deficit exists across the full day. Longer windows dilute this effect and fail. - Eat all daily calories in 1-2 sittings - Choose nutrient dense foods to hit protein needs - Stop eating after the window closes regardless of craving ## Mechanism 3: large meals preserve metabolic rate **Large meals** trigger a physiological cascade opposite to metabolic slowdown, mimicking a state of energy surplus. This daily signal supports **higher resting metabolism** and protects **lean muscle tissue** while overall fat is lost. The result is fat loss without the typical muscle wasting of extended diets. - Insulin spike from big meal drives nutrient partitioning to glycogen depleted muscle - Ghrelin suppressed for long periods after feast (not hungry) - Muscle protein synthesis maintained via **massive** amino acid surge ## Mechanism 4: daily ketosis and fat adaptation Fasting for the majority of the day pushes the body into **ketosis** every 24 hour cycle, training it to extract energy from **own fat stores**. Repeated fat adaptation builds the phenotype of chronically low bf% paired with high metabolic output. ## Mechanism 5: healthy fat tissue cycling Under this protocol, **fat tissue** stays dynamically active in daily use and store cycles rather than a constant drain. That avoids the systemic starvation response that lowers adherence and causes plateaus. The tissue remains metabolically healthy while subcutaneous layers still shrink. - No chronic fat loss state means less hormonal resistance - Adipose tissue remains insulin sensitive - Reduced risk of rebound weight gain after goal ## Practical setup for leanmaxing Implement the method by setting a consistent **20:4 fasting ratio** and adding as much movement as you can before the first meal. Track only the clock, not calories, to reduce cognitive load. Over weeks, facial leanness will progress as bf% drops below the visual threshold. - Wake and perform 30-60 min fasted walk - Daily full body glycogen depletion taining (just pump every muscle group, ~20 min per day) - Fasted cardio, low intenisty, comfort and total increase in kcal expenditure is the goal, not the intensity - 2-3 strength training per week, supports lean muscle mass - Break fast at hour 20 with a large protein rich meal - Second smaller meal within the 4h window if desired ## Expected facial changes from sustained leanmaxing As your bf% lowers towards the single digits, **cheek fullness** decreases, facial depth increases, **jawline** and facial contours become sharper. The transformation is gradual but compounds because some level of your bone structure was always present underneath. This is the core payoff of disciplined leanmaxing for male facial attractiveness. --- ## Lower jaw development patterns, rotation and search for balance URL: https://www.ascendbase.pro/learn/26 ## Mandibular rotation patterns explanation There are two opposite patterns of mandibular (lower jaw) development: **clockwise (CW) rotation** and **counterclockwise (CCW) rotation**. Each produces distinct skeletal structure and frontal jaw appearance. ## Clockwise rotation characteristics - open **gonial angle** - long anterior lower facial height - short **ramus** and short mandible body - recessed chin - weak, narrow, rounded looking jaw from the front (classic underdeveloped lower jaw) ## Counterclockwise rotation characteristics - closed **gonial angle** - horizontal jaw development - short anterior lower facial height - square, angular, broad jaw shape - long **ramus** height ## Why CCW is not automatically ideal The **CCW** pattern is often assumed to be the superior goal, but it brings specific downsides. Excessive CCW rotation reduces anterior lower face height and can enter **short face syndrome (SFS)** territory. - short chin height makes the midface look relatively too long - if the midface is not short and cute, overall proportions look off - reduced lip height and perceived volume as soft tissue gets compressed ## The balanced target - long jaw body (horizontally) with tall **ramus** - prominent chin - balanced middle to lower face height - avoid excessive CCW that makes chin too short The objective is a midpoint between the two extremes. Build a developed jaw while keeping proportional lower face height to prevent relative midface lengthening. --- ## Primary mechanisms of nasal tip rotation URL: https://www.ascendbase.pro/learn/13 ## Intrinsic cartilage growth - **Lower Lateral Cartilages (LLC)**: The shape, strength, and vector of growth of the LLCs directly determine whether the tip points up or down. - **Cartilaginous Septum**: The length and angle of the caudal septum act as the main tent pole. If the cartilage grows excessively long, it forces the tip downward. - **Fibrous Suspensory Ligaments**: The connections between the upper and lower cartilages hold the tip up against gravity. ## Secondary foundation: maxillary morphology - **Anterior Nasal Spine (ANS)**: This bony projection of the maxilla serves purely as the anchor point for the cartilaginous base. - **Foundation Tilt**: The maxilla sets the baseline angle. If a person has a severe skeletal structural issue like vertical maxillary excess, it changes the foundation tilt, secondarily affecting how the tip sits. ## Meaning for looksmaxing This basically means that your nose tip rotation logic is isolated in its structural development (cartilage growth) from the maxilla. So practically speaking: targeting maxillary morphology optimization will not guarantee the nose tip rotation optimization --- ## Skin coloring basics URL: https://www.ascendbase.pro/learn/6 ## Examples of good coloring ## Example of unappealing coloring ## Theory * **Increased skin redness, yellowness, and lightness enhance the perception of health and attractiveness in male faces, particularly within the same ethnicity.** * *Increased skin redness and yellowness are associated with a healthier appearance. This suggests that carotenoid-based skin color (influenced by diet) significantly affects attractiveness judgments.* * The homogeneity of skin color, driven by melanin and hemoglobin distribution, influences perceptions of age, attractiveness, and health. Homogeneous skin is perceived as more attractive and healthy. * Skin coloration, specifically homogeneity, plays a significant role in perceived age, health, and attractiveness. Homogeneous skin color is associated with younger, healthier, and more attractive male faces. * Increased skin redness and yellowness are associated with a healthier appearance. This suggests that carotenoid-based skin color (influenced by diet) significantly affects attractiveness judgments. ---