“Facial balancing” seems like a relatively new concept, but really, it has always been the goal with surgical and nonsurgical procedures.
At McGuiness Dermatology & Plastic Surgery, we take your facial anatomy into consideration to create the best plan for facial balancing in Plano.
But before we explain the process, let’s take a moment to truly define facial balancing and explain the intention behind it.
Facial Balancing: Creating Harmony and Symmetry
Facial balancing focuses on creating both symmetry and harmony. These two words sound interchangeable, but there are differences between them that help you achieve a balanced, youthful appearance.
- Facial symmetry: seeks to bring balance between the two sides of your face.
- Facial harmony: refers to the proportional relationship between all of your features.
Facial balancing is about how symmetry and harmony relate to one another, creating a pleasing overall impression that transcends mirroring. Remember, a perfectly symmetrical face can still appear unbalanced if its proportions are off; conversely, a face with slight asymmetry can be harmonious.
With That in Mind…
We don’t focus on just enhancing one area of your face, like your cheekbones, lips, or chin. Instead, we look at your face as a whole, and create a comprehensive and personalized treatment plan to achieve facial harmony. This could include both surgical and nonsurgical treatments aimed at enhancing your natural beauty.
Surgical Solutions
Surgical solutions for facial balancing in Plano include:
- Facelift – Tightens facial skin and underlying tissues to improve facial contours, reduce skin sagging, and minimize wrinkles.
- Rhinoplasty – Reshapes and refines your nose to balance your facial appearance.
- Chin augmentation – Improves projection and adds definition to a weak or recessed chin. This can sharpen your jawline and minimize the appearance of jowls.
- Fat transfer – Adds volume to your face to soften wrinkles or define your cheekbones using unwanted fat from another area of your body.
Frequently, we suggest combining treatments, such as a rhinoplasty and a chin augmentation, to create a more balanced appearance.
Surgical solutions provide dramatic results, but require downtime that can last anywhere from 1 to 2 weeks.
Nonsurgical Solutions
You don’t have to go under the knife to achieve a harmonious facial appearance, though. Sometimes, all you need is a quick and easy injectable treatment, like Botox or dermal fillers.
Botox
Neuromodulators, like Botox, do more than just help you soften and prevent wrinkles. When used for facial balancing, they help you achieve:
- Jawline Contouring – An overactive jaw gives you a square jawline. Botox calms these muscles, causing them to shrink and create a slimmer, V-shaped jawline.
- Lip Enhancements – Botox isn’t injected into your lips to add volume. Instead, it’s injected above your lip, to relax the muscle and cause it to “flip” outward. This treatment also reduces the visibility of excessive gum tissue.
Dermal Fillers
Gone are the days of dermal fillers causing “pillow face.” When injected strategically and conservatively, they can restore volume, refine contours, and smooth signs of aging. Fillers are most often used in your lips, temples, cheeks, or jowls.
Find Your Personalized Plan at Mcguiness
The key to facial balancing in Plano is to always tailor the treatment to the individual. It’s not about changing how you look, it’s about enhancing your natural beauty. To get your personalized treatment plan, request a consultation or try our treatment planning tool.
