A board-certified dermatologist who will look at your whole face before naming a single area, and at DC Derm Docs that is Dr. Anju Pabby. For facial balancing in Washington, DC, she uses Botox and fillers such as Juvéderm and Restylane in small amounts, treating only the areas that have changed while leaving the rest alone.
Does Facial Balancing in Washington, DC Always Involve Filler?
No. At your consultation, you and Dr. Pabby will look at your face in a mirror from the front and in profile before she asks what looked different 10 years ago. If your cheeks have flattened, she may suggest a small amount of Restylane, and if the change is a heavier brow, a few units of Botox does more.
How Does Dr. Pabby Decide Which Facial Areas to Treat or Leave Alone?
By proportion and movement. She’ll typically compare the thirds of your face, watch your lips and chin as you talk, and check which side sits lower, since most faces are slightly asymmetric. Rest assured, an area already in proportion stays untouched. Her NPI record confirms her DC license as well as her specialty.
Can Facial Balancing Be Done Gradually?
Yes, since Dr. Pabby prefers it that way. Typically, she’ll place one syringe at the first visit and see you two weeks later before deciding whether your chin or lips need anything. Since hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvéderm last several months to over a year, you’ll live with each change before the next.
Frequently Asked Questions About Facial Balancing With Dr. Pabby
When Are Botox and Filler Used Together?
When one area needs volume and another needs a muscle relaxed, such as a flat cheek beside a downturned mouth. Typically, Dr. Pabby does both in one visit.
How Does Dr. Pabby Keep Me From Looking Overfilled?
By using less than you’d expect and stopping at balance instead of fullness. If you want more, she’ll add it at your follow-up.
Do I Need to Know What I Want Before I Come In?
No. Once you tell her your face has lost some balance, she’ll find where in the mirror with you.
How Long Does a Facial Balancing Visit Take?
About 30 minutes for the injections, and filler results show right away while Botox takes a week or two.
See DC’s Most Trusted Dermatologists
You’ll leave your consultation with Anju Pabby, MD, knowing which areas have shifted and which she’d leave alone. Call DC Derm Docs at (202) 664-8342 to book your appointment.
