What Is Facial Balancing?
When thinking about an aesthetic treatment, most patients focus on one aspect of their face, like smoothing out their frown or plumping up their lips. However, facial balancing does not come from just enhancing one area of the face but enhancing the overall harmony of the face.
The goal of facial balancing is to improve symmetry, flow, and proportion between the different areas of the face so that they complement each other without one area looking overdone.
The Science Behind Facial Balance
Studies have shown that faces proportional to the mathematical principle, the “golden ratio,” are regarded as more harmonious and aesthetically pleasing. While evaluating for facial balance, providers can use the golden ratio to compare the different proportions of the face. Although this can be a helpful guideline, beauty is subjective and may vary with each individual’s aesthetic goals.
How Facial Balancing Is Achieved
To achieve facial balancing, it is important to discuss with your provider a customized plan that may involve a combination of treatments.
- Dermal fillers: Filler can be used to increase volume in certain areas (i.e., cheeks, lips, chin, etc.)
- Neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Letybo): Relaxing the muscles to improve fine lines, wrinkles, as well as reduce muscle mass
- Collagen stimulators (Juvelook or Sculptra): Improving volume, skin structure and texture over time.
- Skin boosters (Rejuran, Juvelook, PRP, exosomes): Enhancing hydration, increasing collagen, skin rejuvenation, and improving skin quality.
- Non-surgical tightening devices (Ultherapy, Sylfirm X, Potenza, Xtherma, OligioX): Tightening and lifting the skin improves facial contour.
- Laser devices (Picosure Pro, Nouvaderm, IPL): Improving pigmentation, fine lines, and texture for overall brighter skin.
Why Choose Facial Balancing?
The purpose of facial balancing is not to create an overfilled or unnatural look. It is to enhance the current features to work together in harmony. This creates a more refreshed and youthful appearance. The goal is to make subtle changes but will impact overall appearance and enhance confidence.