Facial Balancing
Facial Balancing is the "Quiet Luxury" of aesthetics. It is the art of looking at the face as a whole rather than a collection of parts. Dr. Valerie Civelli approaches this as a master architect, utilizing the "Golden Ratio" to identify where subtle shifts in volume—in the chin, cheeks, jawline, or temples—can create a more powerful, symmetrical, and elegant presence. At VAL, we don't follow trends; we follow the timeless laws of geometry to ensure you look balanced, rested, and profoundly refined.
A curated combination of dermal fillers and neuromodulators.
Full-face mapping to harmonize the forehead, mid-face, and jawline.
Results last 12–18 months as the products integrate with your anatomy.
A strategic, multi-session approach for the most natural "settling."
Profile optimization, symmetry restoration, and structural support.
Facial Balancing is a non-surgical intervention designed to optimize the facial profile and frontal symmetry. By adding strategic volume to "recessive" areas—such as a weak chin or flat mid-face—Dr. Civelli creates a more balanced aesthetic. This treatment "tunnels" through the surface, providing the "steel" of structural support that allows your natural beauty to shine through with newfound clarity.
The process is an analytical journey. Dr. Civelli performs a 360-degree assessment of your face, noting how light falls across your contours and how your features interact. During the treatment, a sequence of premium fillers is placed at different depths to "build" support where it is lacking. Because this is an extensive refinement, we prioritize a comfortable, concierge environment, ensuring every placement is intentional and measured.
We use this "High-Fashion" approach to resolve structural inconsistencies that distract from your natural luster:
The results of a balanced face offer a psychological and aesthetic "reset."
The ideal candidate is the individual who feels "something is off" but cannot place it.
They may feel their nose looks too large (which is often actually due to a small chin) or that they look "tired" despite sleeping well. This is for the person who values a sophisticated aesthetic — where the results are significant, but the method remains a mystery to others.
Because we are working across multiple facial planes, you may experience minor swelling or tenderness for 3–5 days. This is the "soft" phase of the procedure. We provide specific instructions on sleeping positions and activities to ensure the structure of the filler sets in the perfect position.
The initial "wow" factor is immediate, but the true VAL result emerges at the 3-week mark. As the filler integrates and the initial swelling vanishes, the face takes on a new, harmonized light. You will notice your features "talk" to each other better—the nose looks smaller, the eyes look brighter, and the jawline looks sharper. These results are an investment, typically lasting up to 1.5 years.
Facial balancing is the ultimate test of an injector’s skill. It requires a deep understanding of anatomy, physics, and art. Dr. Valerie Civelli, M.D., brings her UCLA-trained clinical rigor and her "Dark Glam" intuitive eye to every blueprint. Choosing VAL means choosing a physician who doesn't just fill lines—she engineers beauty.
While there are similarities, Facial Balancing is more focused on proportions and profile than just "lifting" sagging skin. It’s about the mathematical relationship between your features.
Because we are balancing the entire face, this protocol typically requires more product than a single-feature treatment. During your consult, Dr. Civelli will provide a transparent "Blueprint" and quote based on your unique anatomy.
Absolutely. Many of our concierge clients prefer to "build" their balance over two or three sessions to allow for a subtle, natural-looking transition.
It enhances your look. You will still look exactly like yourself—just the most symmetrical, rested, and "balanced" version of yourself.
