Recessed vs Projected Maxilla
Compare recessed and projected maxilla: visual signs, profile differences, and how to test your midface projection with AI.
Projected maxilla
Forward-grown maxilla supports the under-eye area, balances the nose in profile, and often creates a straighter, more harmonious facial plane from forehead to chin.
- Stronger midface
- Better lower eyelid support
- Lips less “protrusive” relative to chin
Recessed maxilla
Set-back maxilla can make the midface look flat, increase apparent nose size, and reduce orbital support — sometimes associated with a convex or unbalanced profile.
- Flatter midface in profile
- Under-eye hollowing
- Chin may look relatively prominent
Which are you?
Side-profile AI analysis compares your landmarks to typical projected vs recessed patterns. Use results as a starting point for photo angles and professional consults, not self-diagnosis.