What is Facial Balancing?
Facial balancing is an advanced technique to facial rejuvenation that looks beyond a single feature or facial area. Think of it as a holistic, harmonising approach: the big picture view. Instead of treating only the lips, forehead or cheeks in isolation, we consider the overall proportions of the face.
The goal is to restore balance, soften strong lines, and create subtle yet meaningful changes that still keep you looking like yourself, but more refreshed, rested and in proportion.
Subtle adjustments in volume or muscle movement can soften strong lines, relax overactive expressions and restore balance where features feel out of proportion.
Facial balancing is not about drastic transformations. It is about enhancing your natural anatomy in a way that feels authentic, refined, and appropriate to your unique features.
How does Facial Balancing Work?
Facial balancing usually combines the precise use of dermal fillers and/or anti-wrinkle toxin injections to achieve harmony across all areas of the face.
Dermal fillers, made from hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally found in the skin that attracts and holds water, can restore the volume which is naturally lost with age or can gently reshape areas that feel out of proportion.
Toxins works differently: instead of adding volume, it acts as a neuromodulator – softening overactive muscles that can create harsh lines (as seen in our frown or forehead) or pull features out of balance (as is often seen in the lower face or neck). For example, carefully placed toxin can lift the brow, reduce heaviness around the jawline, or relax frown lines, all of which contribute to a more open and harmonious expression.
Common treatment areas for facial balancing include the temples, mid-face, jawline, lips, and dynamic zones such as the forehead and around the eyes. Each treatment plan is highly individualised, designed around your unique facial structure and aesthetic goals.
Although it can seem counterintuitive at first that treating multiple areas can actually lead to a more natural result than isolated treatments, that is the beauty, finesse and expertise of full-facial rebalancing!
Often, small changes create the biggest impact. A fraction of a millilitre of filler in one area, or a few units of toxin in another, can shift proportions and re-establish harmony. By thinking in terms of overall structure and expression – rather than isolated corrections – results appear refined, natural, and “un-done.”
Our Process
Your journey begins with a thorough consultation, where we analyse your profile, facial proportions, and skin quality. At Dr. Jenny Clinic, we believe that injectable treatments look their most natural and have the greatest impact when the overlying skin is healthy and glowing. For this reason, we often complement facial balancing with tailored skin health advice and, where appropriate, additional treatments to maximise your overall results
The procedures themselves are usually very well tolerated. Where needed (especially with dermal filler treatments) a topical anaesthetic cream can be applied to minimise any discomfort. Dermal fillers are administered using a fine needle or cannula, whereas toxin is placed precisely using ultra-fine needles.
Dermal filler results are visible immediately, though mild swelling or bruising can take a few days to settle, therefore we always advise that the final result can take 2-4 weeks to fully settle. Depending on the product used and the area treated, results typically last from 9 to 18 months for filler.
Whereas with toxin injections, the results start to kick in at 3-5 days, peaking at around 2 weeks and then lasting on average 12-14 weeks.
We always schedule in a review at 2-4 weeks to assess results and tweak where necessary.
Aesthetic Prevention and Maintenance
Facial balancing works best when supported by long-term skin health optimisation. Protecting the skin from sun damage, maintaining hydration, and following a tailored skincare routine help preserve elasticity and slow the development of fine lines, sunspots and general discolouration, redness and texture. We discuss this in-clinic before and after your treatment so you have the best understanding of your needs.
Medical-grade treatments such as light chemical peels, skin boosters, or energy-based devices can also complement neurotoxin and filler results by improving skin quality. All our treatments are finished with Red Light Therapy as standard (provided there are no contraindications from your medical history).
Lifestyle factors also play a key role: Getting good quality, restorative sleep; eating a balanced diet enriched with antioxidants, healthy fats, protein, gut-supporting ingredients; avoiding refined and ultra-processed foods, particularly sugar, avoiding smoking and vaping. All of these lifestyle tweaks can contribute to healthier skin and a fresher overall appearance.
Regular but review appointments allow us to check in on your progress and results, and allow us to refine outcomes gradually to ensure that your results evolve naturally and safely over time.
Your Safety, and Our Approach
Your safety and wellbeing are always the first priority at Dr. Jenny Clinic. Dermal fillers and anti wrinkle toxin injections are very safe when performed by an experienced medical professional, and all treatments are carried out personally by Dr Jenny, a board-certified Consultant Plastic Surgeon, listed on the GMC Specialist Register, with over 16 years of medical experience.
We always take a conservative, ‘less is more’ approach. Subtle changes create the most natural results, and we prefer to start gently rather than risk overcorrection. Every patient is invited for a review appointment at 2-4 weeks to assess how the treatment has settled and, if appropriate, add further product in a measured way. This ensures your results evolve gradually and remain in harmony with your features.
Hyaluronic acid fillers also carry the advantage of being reversible. If necessary, they can be dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase (both on an elective or urgent basis), restoring tissue, safely, to its original state. With toxin, the effects naturally wear off after a few months, giving you flexibility and control over your long-term plan.
Is Facial Balancing with Cosmetic Injectables right for you?
Facial balancing can benefit adult patients of all ages and genders (provided there are no contraindications to treatment!). Younger patients may choose it to refine naturally strong features or soften angles, while older patients often appreciate the restoration of proportions and volume loss that inevitably change with age.
The aim is not dramatic transformation but a subtle, refreshed appearance: a look that is balanced, natural, and in harmony with your individual features.
If you would like to explore whether facial balancing is right for you, please get in touch via our contact form or book in directly for a consultation with Dr. Jenny at our London clinic.
At Dr. Jenny Clinic, our promise is simple: we will never overtreat. We are always transparent and honest in our recommendations, and we ensure you feel fully informed, involved, and empowered at every stage. Our goal is that you feel supported throughout your journey, with results that look natural, balanced, and truly your own.
