Forensic Services

Facial Approximation

Reconstructing identity from skeletal remains through the intersection of science and art.

Methodology

Science, art, and anatomy — unified in service of identification.

Facial approximation is the process of recreating the face of an individual — whose identity is often not known — from their skeletal remains through an amalgamation of artistry, anthropology, osteology, and anatomy.

Forensic facial approximation composite showing skull, reconstructed face drawing, and matching photograph

Forensic facial approximation process detail

Forensic facial approximation case study — skull, reconstruction, and identified subject

Forensic facial approximation skull and facial reconstruction study by Sheldon Borenstein

Forensic facial approximation facial anatomy markup and portrait illustration study by Sheldon Borenstein

Forensic facial approximation age progression portrait grid showing subject at 40 to 70 years by Sheldon Borenstein

Case consultation

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Facial approximation cases require specialized expertise. Contact Englert Forensic Consultants to discuss how we can assist with your investigation.

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