Facial balancing uses strategically placed dermal fillers to improve facial proportions, not change one feature in isolation. By adding carefully chosen amounts of volume or structure to areas such as the cheeks, chin, jawline, temples, or lips, facial balancing can create a more harmonious relationship between your features while keeping your face recognizably yours.
In Dallas, TX, Farris Plastic Surgery combines medical training with an artistic eye for nonsurgical facial rejuvenation. Dr. Zachary Farris is certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, and injector Abby Rice, BSN, RN, performs injectable services with an emphasis on natural-looking refinement. Your plan is based on your anatomy and the changes you want to see.
How Does Facial Balancing Work?
Facial balancing starts with an assessment of your face as a whole. Rather than assuming one area needs filler, your injector looks at how features relate from the front, profile, and different angles. Small changes in projection, contour, or volume can influence how another feature appears.
You may place filler in one area or several areas during the same visit. The type and amount depend on the location being treated, your facial structure, previous filler, and your goals.
What Areas Can Facial Balancing Treat?
The exact combination is different for each person. Facial balancing may involve the cheeks, chin, jawline, temples, lips, or lines around the mouth. For example, adding chin projection can change the relationship between the lower face and profile, while cheek filler can restore contour or support the midface.
The goal isn't to make every feature larger. In many cases, subtle changes in a few carefully selected areas may create better facial harmony than placing more filler in one spot.
What Can You Expect From Facial Balancing?
Some filler changes are visible right away, although swelling can temporarily affect how the area looks after injections. Mild swelling, tenderness, redness, or bruising may occur, and the settling period varies with the product and treatment location.
Results aren't permanent. How long they last depends on the filler used, where it's placed, the amount injected, and individual factors such as metabolism. We can discuss maintenance once your results have settled.
Why Choose Farris Plastic Surgery for Facial Balancing in Dallas, TX?
Abby Rice, BSN, RN, has a nursing background that includes previous work as an operating room circulating nurse. She performs fillers, BOTOX® Cosmetic, Dysport®, and energy-based aesthetic services at Farris Plastic Surgery, emphasizing preserving the features that make you look like yourself.
Dr. Farris brings a surgeon's knowledge of facial anatomy to the practice's cosmetic care. He trained in plastic surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore, later served there as an assistant professor, researcher, and educator, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. His background complements the practice's broader emphasis on natural-looking facial rejuvenation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Facial Balancing the Same as Getting Filler?
Facial balancing uses filler, but the term describes how the injections are planned. Instead of treating a single wrinkle or feature, the injector evaluates facial proportions and selects areas where added volume or structure could create greater harmony.
How Much Filler Is Used for Facial Balancing?
There isn't a standard amount. The number of syringes depends on your anatomy, the areas being treated, the product selected, and the degree of change you want. Your injector can discuss the proposed areas and amount before injections begin.
Can Facial Balancing Be Done Over More Than One Visit?
Yes. Some people prefer to make changes gradually rather than treating several areas at once. Staging filler can also give you time to see how one change affects your facial proportions before deciding on additional correction.
Explore Facial Balancing in Dallas
Facial balancing can refine proportions without changing the features that make your face unique. For more information about filler placement with Farris Plastic Surgery in Dallas, TX, contact us or call 214-363-1073 to discuss your goals with the team.
