What Is Facial Balancing in Aesthetic Medicine?
Modern dermal fillers have gained great popularity for their remarkable ability to roll back the years. They plump the skin, reduce the signs of aging, like fine lines and wrinkles, and shore up the appearance of sagging skin. The wonders never cease.
Facial balancing is a comprehensive aesthetic approach that evaluates the face as a whole—rather than treating isolated areas—to restore proportion, symmetry, and harmony using dermal fillers and complementary treatments.
But we also know that dermal filler procedures without a clear strategy or plan can lead to a less natural look that doesn’t quite hit the mark. Facial Balancing is the secret to closing in on the more youthful, natural look we’re all after.
Why Treating Individual Wrinkles Alone Often Falls Short
When most people seek aesthetic treatments to reduce wrinkles or correct problem areas, what they’re really after is a more youthful and balanced face. Patients often seek treatment for one or two areas in particular because these are the issues they notice most.
No one wants their eyes to look younger than their cheeks or neck. In context, we tend to focus only on the problem areas we see first rather than the face as a whole.
Many patients don’t realize that the best overall results are achieved by treating the entire face and neck as a single canvas, so to speak.
The concept is simple. Your anti-aging procedures and treatments are only as effective as their weakest link. Facial balancing with hyaluronic dermal fillers and other solutions is about refusing to compromise or settle for those weak links.
Facial Balance is the philosophy of viewing the face as a whole and using dermal fillers and other products and procedures to achieve the most harmonious results possible.
Facial Balancing with Dermal Fillers and Other Cosmetic Treatments:
- Prioritizes overall appearance rather than hyper-focusing on a single area.
- Involves a thoughtful plan that takes everything into account and considers the future.
- Respects the patient’s wishes and concerns and helps achieve their goals.
- Delivers superior aesthetic results to the usual piecemeal approach.
How Dermal Fillers Support Facial Balancing
The “balance” in Facial Balancing begins with identifying the areas that will most benefit from aesthetic dermatology solutions, such as dermal fillers like Restylane®, Juvéderm® or Revanesse®. Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are effective and have an excellent track record for safety and comfort.
When patients schedule consultations at Lumier Medical, we take time to sit with them to review their goals. We address their concerns and develop an overarching plan to achieve the facial balance they desire. While some patients may benefit from only 1-2 procedures, we always focus on the overall result.
As of the time this was written, Lumier Medical has a 5-star rating on Google with over 150 reviews. We believe our focus on Facial Balancing is one of the secrets to our success and industry-leading patient satisfaction rate.
Key Areas Addressed in Facial Balancing
The list below is not exhaustive, but it will give you some idea of the areas of the face and neck we address in the pursuit of facial balance for a more youthful and rested appearance.
Under-Eye Rejuvenation with Dermal Fillers
Purpose:
To create a younger-looking eye area by addressing the appearance of hollows or dark circles under the eyes.
Technique:
Carefully placed fillers, like Juvéderm Ultra XC® are used in the tear trough area brighten the under-eye region and create a more youthful and rested appearance.
Cheek Augmentation
Purpose:
To plump and raise the cheeks. High, full cheeks are often associated with youthfulness and healthy vitality.
Technique:
Introducing fillers, such as Juvéderm® Voluma XC or Belotero®, into the mid-face restores lost volume and lifts the cheeks, which can also reduce the appearance of your nasolabial folds (AKA smile lines).
Temple Filling
Purpose:
Hollow temples can make the face look drawn or gaunt.
Technique:
Adding fillers restores volume, creating a smoother transition between the forehead and the cheeks.
Lips Enhancement
Purpose:
Fuller, more balanced lips contribute significantly to facial harmony.
Technique:
Lip fillers adjust the volume, shape, and definition of the lips, ensuring they are proportionate to other facial features. Which lip filler is right for you?
Chin and Jawline Enhancement
Purpose:
A well-defined chin and jawline can create a more balanced profile. Reducing the appearance of a double chin with a product like Kybella® is an excellent example.
Technique:
Fillers are injected to add projection or width to the chin and sharpen the jawline, enhancing the lower face’s structure.
Non-Surgical Nose Reshaping (Liquid Rhinoplasty)
Purpose:
To correct minor imperfections like bumps, asymmetry, or a drooping tip without surgery.
Technique:
Fillers are precisely placed to straighten the nasal profile, lift the tip, or add definition to the bridge.
What to Expect From a Facial Balancing Consultation
Unlike most Southern California medical spas, we offer much more than a simple a la carte model to anti-aging treatments. Naturally, we offer individual procedures for those who seek them, but that’s only the beginning of our services. Our focus on Facial Balancing requires a much more personalized and attentive approach than the majority of aesthetic medical spas in the L.A. Basin.
Simply put, Facial Balancing isn’t a one-size-fits-all procedure. A skilled practitioner will:
1. Assess Individual Features:
An in-depth analysis of your facial structure, skin quality, and areas of asymmetry.
2. Discuss Your Goals and Expectations:
Understanding what you desire ensures the results align with your vision.
3. Create a Tailored Plan Exclusive to the Patient:
Combining treatments targeting specific areas for a harmonious outcome.
Why Patients Choose Lumier Medical for Facial Balancing
When someone decides to seek aesthetic medical spa services, they usually have specific concerns and expectations. Everyone wants the best and most natural-looking results possible, which is why it truly matters which medical spa they choose.
For more than twenty years, Lumier Medical in Torrence, CA, has been delivering superlative results for its patients. We have earned hundreds of rave reviews that speak volumes about our care and service.
When you or someone you love decides to seek corrective medical spa treatments, why settle for anything less than Lumier Medical?
Written By Dr. Michael Lum
