What is facial balancing? It’s the use of small amounts of dermal filler, and sometimes Botox, to bring your chin, cheeks, lips and jawline into proportion with one another. At DC Derm Docs, Dr. Anju Pabby, a board-certified dermatologist, plans it by looking at your whole face first.
What Is Facial Balancing, and How Is It Different From Adding Filler to One Feature?
At your first visit to our L Street NW office, you and Dr. Pabby will look at your profile in a hand mirror, from your forehead to your chin. Then, she may suggest a little filler in two areas instead of a lot in one, such as your chin and cheeks.
The American Academy of Dermatology notes that fillers can restore fullness to cheeks and hollow areas under the eyes, and even lift a down-turned mouth.
How Do You Distinguish Natural Facial Asymmetry From Something Worth Treating?
In fact, most faces are a little uneven, and Dr. Pabby will point out which differences she’d leave alone. Rest assured, she’ll only suggest treating the ones you’ve noticed yourself, such as a chin that sits back in photos.
In addition, Restylane, which the company calls the original hyaluronic acid filler, is one of the options on our dermal fillers page.
Could My Facial Goals Be Met With a Small Adjustment or Without Filler?
Yes, in some cases. If a heavy brow is what bothers you, a few units of Botox may do more than filler. For a chin that sits back, our jawline filler page shows how a little filler can balance your profile. Either way, she’d rather start small and look at the result with you at a follow-up.
Frequently Asked Questions About Balanced Facial Proportions
Will I Be Talked Into Treating Features I Like?
No. Dr. Pabby treats what you point to in the mirror, and she’ll tell you when she’d leave something alone.
Which Fillers Does DC Derm Docs Offer?
Our dermal fillers page lists Juvéderm, Restylane, Sculptra and Belotero.
How Soon Will I See a Difference?
Most filler results show right away, and Sculptra builds over a few months.
Is Facial Balancing Permanent?
No. Hyaluronic acid fillers break down over time, though our dermal fillers page notes that some last up to two years.
See DC’s Most Trusted Dermatologists
Your skin deserves board-certified expertise in both medical and cosmetic dermatology. DC Derm Docs brings together Dr. Marilyn Berzin and Dr. Anju Pabby, two leading dermatologists with a combined 50+ years of experience. Ask about our monthly specials.
Call DC Derm Docs at 202-822-9591 to book your appointment.
