Does downgrowth cause long philtrum?

[subcel45]

Asking because so many people iv seen with downgrowth have super long philtrums yet people with forward growth don’t, is there a reason behind this? Is it the maxilla?

 

[Mosh12]

Yes and nose length

 

[subcel45]

How?

Yes and nose length

 

[Mosh12]

How?

Shorter noses create long phitrums

 

[Goldfish]

Yes and nose length

Wait so nose length decreases with forward growth? Or what are you trying to say?

 

[Mosh12]

Wait so nose length decreases with forward growth? Or what are you trying to say?

Short noses create long philtrums