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Question:is that M shap in the upper lip of some people (such as Matt Damon) unique to a race or geogaphic part of the world? thanks


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: is that M shap in the upper lip of some people (such as Matt Damon) unique to a race or geogaphic part of the world? thanks

It's called "Cupid's bow" and it's not unique to one part of the world. There are parts of the world, though, where it's less common, especially most of southern Asia and most of Africa. But in Europe proper, the further west and north you go, the more common it is. It's especially pronounced in countries like Greece, Italy, Sweden and the Netherlands.

i think it might be because im white and i have small lips so the M as you call it is very noticable, were when i see black people they have bigger lips so you can barly see the M