Step 1: Global Facial Analysis
1. Facial Thirds (Vertical Proportions)
- Divide the face into upper (hairline to brow), middle (brow to base of nose), and lower (base of nose to chin) thirds.
- Any imbalance can guide treatment (e.g., chin augmentation if the lower third is short).
2. Facial Fifths (Horizontal Proportions)
- The face should be divided into five equal sections from ear to ear.
- Each eye should sit within one of the five sections, ensuring symmetry.
🔹 Step 2: Profile & Projection Analysis
1. Ricketts’ E-Line (Esthetic Line)
- A line drawn from the tip of the nose to the chin should place the upper lip slightly behind and the lower lip touching or slightly behind the line.
- If the lips are too far behind, dermal fillers can be used for augmentation.
2. Chin Projection (Glogau-Klein Point & Pogonion Assessment)
- A well-balanced chin should align with the glabella (mid-forehead) to the base of the nose.
- Weak chins may benefit from chin fillers or jawline contouring.
3. Nasolabial Angle (Lip & Nose Balance)
- Ideal range: 95-105° in females, 90-95° in males.
- Overly acute angles can suggest lip projection or a recessed chin, guiding filler or Botox treatments.
🔹 Step 3: Skin & Volume Loss Assessment
1. Midface Volume (OG Curve & Cheek Projection)
- A youthful face has a smooth convex curve (OG Curve) from the temple to the cheek.
- Flattening or sagging suggests a need for cheek filler to restore volume.
2. Tear Trough & Eye Rejuvenation
- Sunken under-eyes or visible hollows may benefit from tear trough fillers for a refreshed look.
3. Jawline & Jowls
- If the mandibular angle is lost, fillers in the pre-jowl sulcus and jawline can improve contour.
- If skin laxity is the issue, consider skin-tightening treatments (e.g., Sculptra, RF microneedling)
Why This Matters
- A full-face evaluation ensures treatments enhance natural beauty, maintain facial harmony, and avoid an overdone or artificial look.
- It helps practitioners select the most appropriate interventions, minimize risks, and set realistic expectations for patients
In summary: An aesthetic injector’s facial analysis evaluation is a meticulous, multi-step process that combines patient consultation, objective documentation, hands-on examination, and advanced knowledge of facial anatomy and proportions to deliver safe, balanced, and natural-looking results. At Nervana Medical, we are committed to ensuring that the appropriate procedures are used for the appropriate patient, serving Sandy Utah and surrounding areas!
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