Case Study: Treating the Profile

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When addressing the profile using dermal fillers (also known as profiloplasty) it is important to assess each patient individually, understand their expectations and treat appropriately.
By using this approach rather than a ‘paint by numbers’ technique, each individual’s full potential can be achieved using their own natural features to harmonise their profile without a dramatic, obvious transformation.
A 26-year-old female patient first attended my clinic in November 2019, complaining of a retracted chin and unbalanced side profile. She works as a social media influencer/blogger and wanted to achieve a well-balanced, natural and refreshed look from every angle.
I conducted a full medical consultation where there were no indications to determine she was not appropriate for non-surgical treatments. The patient had not undergone previous aesthetic treatments and I gained a full understanding…

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