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Facial reshaping in Geneva
Facial reshaping forms part of a contemporary aesthetic approach aimed at restoring youthful, balanced and harmonious features in both mature and younger faces. Over time, volume loss, skin laxity and the appearance of wrinkles change the overall facial expression. Conversely, in younger patients, the aim is to define and refine certain features to optimise proportional balance and
achieve a naturally harmonious result. Techniques such as hyaluronic acid or collagen stimulator injections can restore lost volume, improve contours and deliver smoother, more radiant skin. Treatments are personalised and adapted to the needs of each age, enhancing the face while respecting each person’s natural beauty.
Why is facial reshaping possible at any age ?
Facial reshaping addresses the specific aesthetic needs of patients beyond their thirties, compensating for volume loss and the effects of ageing to restore natural facial balance and rejuvenate the face.
In younger patients, this technique defines contours, improves symmetry and enhances features without surgery.
Which products and techniques provide natural, lasting reshaping ?
Hyaluronic acid, Sculptra and botulinum toxin are the products used, providing natural, lasting results when injected correctly. These products respect skin physiology and allow subtle, progressive corrections tailored to each facial structure and need.
Facial reshaping is a personalised technique, ideal for patients seeking to redefine, correct or enhance their features, whether to compensate for ageing or to accentuate natural beauty.
How can the face be reshaped ?
Every facial area plays an essential role in the overall harmony and balance of the features. Facial reshaping treats these areas precisely and individually to enhance each patient’s natural beauty. Whether redefining the facial oval, adding cheekbone volume, refining the jaw or improving chin definition, each procedure respects facial proportions and identity. Hyaluronic acid, Sculptra and botulinum toxin injections can reshape each area for harmonious, subtle and natural results. Every element has strategic importance in creating a harmonious face.
Cheekbone injections
High, well-defined cheekbones are often associated with youth and vitality. They create facial dimension and structure, enhancing the eyes and lips. Ideally, they are full and gently rounded without being prominent. Beautiful cheekbones contribute to a harmonious profile, adding definition and accentuating facial symmetry.
With age, cheekbones tend to sag due to volume loss and weakening of the subcutaneous tissues. In mature patients, reshaping restores volume, raises the cheekbones and restores facial structure
For younger patients, this treatment enhances cheekbone height and projection, providing a sculpted effect that refines and harmonises the entire face.
Cheekbone beauty ideals : Ideal cheekbones lie over the malar bone, forming an upward angle of approximately forty-five degrees towards the temples. Their curve should be subtly defined, without excessive projection, to preserve natural features. According to aesthetic ideals of harmonious proportions, cheekbones occupy approximately one third of facial width, aligning with the vertical line through the outer eye corners and the horizontal line at the base of the nose. This configuration contributes to facial balance and definition and is closely associated with elegance and youth.
Forehead injections
A smooth, gently rounded, wrinkle-free forehead conveys youth and serenity. It should form a gently convex curve in women and be straight in men, without excessive prominence. A proportionate, harmonious forehead softens facial expression and contributes to overall facial balance. Horizontal lines and fine lines can be reduced to preserve brightness and freshness around the eyes.
The forehead, a true barometer of ageing, is often among the first areas to develop horizontal lines. In older patients, treatment generally involves botulinum toxin injections to soften expression lines and restore a smooth, rested appearance. In younger patients, these injections can have a preventive role (treating expression lines prevents static lines), delaying signs of ageing while preserving natural facial expressiveness.
Hyaluronic acid injections can treat bumps and hollows and create forehead curvature.
Forehead beauty ideals : a balanced forehead occupies approximately one third of total facial length. In profile, the ideal forehead angle is approximately 10 degrees relative to the vertical chin line. It should have a slight curve, neither too prominent nor too flat. Symmetry and the absence of wrinkles or sagging are important criteria for forehead balance and beauty.
Temple injections
Harmonious temples provide a smooth transition between the forehead and cheekbones, contributing to balance in the upper third of the face. When full and smooth, they give the face a younger, more rested appearance while opening the eye area. Over time, progressive temple hollowing can disrupt this harmony and create a tired or shadowed expression.
Reshaping fills depressions to restore temple fullness and soften facial contours. In younger women, this treatment can also strengthen continuity between the forehead and cheekbones, improving symmetry and optimising facial balance.
Temple beauty ideals : ideal temples are gently full and smooth, without hollows. The temples should catch light rather than cast shadows. In terms of proportions, they should provide aesthetic continuity between the forehead and cheekbones.
In women, temple width does not exceed the most prominent point of the jawline. In men, the jawline is wider than the temple region.
The lower temple boundary does not extend below the eyebrow line.
Harmony between temple width and cheekbone width is essential to balanced facial architecture, giving the face an elegant oval or heart-shaped structure.
Nose injections
A harmonious nose is often straight or gently curved, without bumps or hollows. It should blend naturally with the other facial features without dominating attention. A well-proportioned nose contributes to facial symmetry and balance, enhancing other areas without drawing excessive attention. In women, the tip should be slightly raised for a dynamic, fresh effect. In men, the nose tends to be straight.
Nose reshaping, or non-surgical rhinoplasty, is a non-invasive alternative for correcting small nasal imperfections without surgery. Hyaluronic acid injections can smooth a bump, refine the tip or raise the nasal bridge. In mature patients, this can compensate for slight gravity-related drooping, while in younger patients the technique creates a harmonious profile without surgery.
Nose beauty ideals : a harmonious nose follows the “rule of thirds” : its length should occupy the middle third of the face. The ideal nasofrontal angle, between the nose and forehead, is approximately 115 to 130 degrees, with a gentle curve towards the tip. The nasolabial angle, between the nose and lips, should be between 90 and 105 degrees in men and slightly more open (100 to 120 degrees) in women. Nasal width, measured at the base of the nostrils, should approximately equal the distance between the eyes. These criteria ensure facial symmetry and balance.
Chin injections
The chin plays a key role in defining facial contours. A well-shaped chin, proportionate to the jaw and other facial features, is essential for facial balance. It should be neither too prominent nor recessed. A harmonious chin is essential for a clear, elegant jawline. Over time, chin definition diminishes and the chin descends.
In younger patients, a well-defined chin contributes to symmetry and an attractive profile.
Reshaping this area redefines facial contours. Hyaluronic acid injections can project or refine the chin, ensuring perfect alignment with the jawline and appropriate positioning relative to the nose and lips.
Chin beauty ideals : according to classical aesthetic criteria, the ideal chin aligns harmoniously in the vertical plane with the lips and nostrils when viewed from the front. In profile, the angle between the chin and jawline should be between 90 and 100 degrees. This angle plays a decisive role in jawline definition and balance. In terms of proportions, the chin is considered ideal when it represents approximately one third of the total height of the lower facial third, corresponding to the distance between the base of the nose and the lips.
Lip injections
Full, well-defined lips symbolise youth and attractiveness. They should be symmetrical, with a subtle curve forming a harmonious Cupid’s bow. Natural lip volume varies, but balance between the upper and lower lips is ideal. Well-hydrated, delicately pink lips add softness and vitality to the face.
The lips are among the first facial areas to lose volume over time, leading to gradual thinning and loss of border definition. Reshaping restores natural balance, respecting symmetry and the ideal upper-to-lower lip proportion. In younger patients, this treatment creates full lips while maintaining a natural, harmonious appearance.
Lip beauty ideals : according to aesthetic standards, the lower lip should be slightly fuller than the upper lip, with an ideal upper-to-lower lip ratio of 1:1,6 (the golden ratio). The Cupid’s bow on the upper lip should be well-defined and symmetrical. Lip width should be slightly narrower than the distance between the pupils.
Eyebrow injections
The eyebrows frame the eyes and influence overall facial expression. Well-shaped, gently arched eyebrows add elegance. Their length and thickness should be balanced to harmonise with facial features. Well-defined eyebrows give the eyes a rested look, while a slight elevation of the arch can brighten them.
Eyebrow reshaping is important for maintaining a fresh, open gaze. With age, eyebrows may droop, which can readily be corrected with botulinum toxin* or hyaluronic acid injections. In younger patients, these injections accentuate the eyebrow arch and slightly raise it for brighter-looking eyes.
Eyebrow beauty ideals : ideally, eyebrows begin directly above the inner eye corner and end slightly beyond the outer corner. The arch should lie approximately two thirds along the eyebrow’s length, at an angle of 20 to 25 degrees, opening up the eyes. The distance between the eyebrows should be proportional to nasal bridge width.
(*) Botulinum toxin is indicated for the temporary improvement of moderate to severe vertical lines between the eyebrows visible at maximum frown (frown lines) and/or moderate to severe lateral lines (crow’s feet) visible at maximum smile, when these cause significant psychological distress in adult patients.
A brow lift is not an indication for botulinum toxin, but treating crow’s feet and frown lines creates a brow-lifting effect.
Under-eye and tear trough injections
A smooth orbital region is essential for bright, rested eyes. Dark circles, whether pigmented, vascular or hollow, create a tired appearance. Softening these shadowed areas makes the eyes appear more open and luminous.
The tear trough, the groove between the under-eye area and cheeks, plays a central role in facial expression. A pronounced hollow can create a tired or aged appearance, while a subtly filled tear trough gives the eyes freshness and vitality. Following the natural curve connecting the cheekbones to the lower eyelid, this area conveys youth when full and smooth.
The under-eye area and tear trough tend to hollow over time, creating a tired appearance. Reshaping involves filler injections to soften hollows and shadows. In younger patients, treatment corrects genetic dark circles, restoring brightness and freshness around the eyes.
Under-eye beauty ideals : for bright, rested eyes, the orbital region should have no shadows. The under-eye area should be smooth, without discolouration or hollows . The transition between the under-eye area and cheeks should be gentle, following the natural curve of the lower eyelid without a visible break.
Tear trough beauty ideals : discreet, harmonious fullness characterises this area, a soft curve extending from the inner eye corner to the cheekbone. It should be neither hollow nor overly prominent, as either would add a tired, aged appearance. For a natural, rejuvenated effect, the tear trough should blend imperceptibly into the cheek.
Cheek injections
Full, gently rounded cheeks convey youth and softness. Ideally, they are neither too hollow nor excessively full. Their shape should follow a gentle line blending naturally with the other facial areas. Well-proportioned cheeks contribute to facial harmony.
Cheeks become hollow and sag with age, altering overall facial balance. Cheek reshaping restores natural volume, bringing back a soft, youthful appearance. They can be filled with hyaluronic acid injections, or sagging tissues can be lifted using non-surgical lifting.
In younger patients, reshaping fills genetically hollow cheeks or forms part of the 7/9 points shape facial contouring protocol.
Cheek beauty ideals : ideal cheeks are gently rounded, following a soft curve from below the eye socket into the cheekbones. Cheek width should harmonise with cheekbone and temple width to maintain overall facial balance, particularly in the middle facial third.
Jawline injections
A clear, well-defined jawline symbolises youth and indicates firm, toned tissues. It should create a visible, continuous boundary between the face and neck, without sagging or laxity. A well-shaped jaw plays a decisive role in structuring the facial oval for a sophisticated result. The jawline is important for an elegant, balanced profile.
With age, this line tends to lose definition, progressively altering facial contours. Reshaping techniques restore jawline continuity and definition to create a harmonious jaw and re-establish a clear separation between face and neck.
In younger patients, these procedures focus more on aesthetic enhancement, accentuating natural facial contours for a more ‘defined’ effect.
Jawline beauty ideals : the jawline should be well-defined and follow a clear curve from just below the ear into the chin.
Ideally, the jaw angle should be approximately 120 degrees.
Deep skin hydration
Smooth, even, radiant skin looks youthful and healthy. Skin texture should be fine, with no visible imperfections and an even colour. Firmness and hydration are essential for preventing skin laxity and maintaining a fresh complexion. Beautiful skin is fundamental to a radiant, rested face.
Skin quality is fundamental to overall facial beauty. Skincare includes treatments such as mesolift , PRX-T33 peel, retinol peel and Skinboosters to improve skin radiance, tone and hydration. These techniques are useful at any age for achieving or maintaining even, smooth, radiant skin.
Skin beauty ideals : smooth, even skin is a sign of good health and youth. According to classical ideals, the skin should be free of pigmentation and wrinkles, with fine texture and a subtle natural glow. Elasticity, hydration and tone are the hallmarks of youth.
How much does facial reshaping cost ?
The price of facial reshaping is based on a personalised approach established after a thorough medical assessment. The final amount depends on the extent of correction, the products used and each patient’s individual needs. There is no fixed price, but an indicative price list provides a general idea before consultation.
Sculptra costs 900 CHF per vial. Hyaluronic acid injections cost 600 CHF per syringe. This price may vary according to the treated area, the product used and the corrections required.
Additional treatments may be offered to improve skin quality and tone. A PRX-T33 peel costs 200 CHF, mesolift 300 CHF and PRP (platelet-rich plasma) 500 CHF. Skinboosters, designed to deeply hydrate and plump the skin, cost 400 CHF per syringe, with two syringes often indicated.
For botulinum toxin in women, treatment of a single area – whether the forehead, glabella or crow’s feet – costs 300 CHF. Two areas cost 450 CHF, rising to 600 CHF for three areas. Men generally have stronger muscles and require higher doses. Treatment therefore costs 350 CHF for one area, 500 CHF for two areas and 650 CHF for three areas.
The full protocol is established and discussed in detail during the first medical consultation. This identifies treatment priorities and provides a personalised quotation, ensuring a clear, transparent understanding of the overall procedure cost.
In a randomised trial, hyaluronic acid injections were used to correct midface volume loss. At six months, 85.6% of treated patients showed improvement of at least one grade on the assessment scale used. Correction remained visible for up to two years in some patients. These results concern the gel studied and show the possibility of lasting restoration of facial volumes that are absent or lost over time.
In a randomised trial on hollow temples, 80.4% of patients receiving hyaluronic acid injections showed improvement of at least one grade on both sides at three months, compared with 13.5% in the control group. Benefit persisted beyond one year in most patients. Filling hollow temples softens the transition between the forehead and cheekbones.
A review on hyaluronic acid injections stresses the importance of examining the face at rest and in motion before defining treatment. Areas to correct, the gel and quantities are selected according to volume loss and facial proportions. The aim is to restore the necessary volumes while preserving natural expressions and harmony between the different facial regions.
Which aesthetic techniques are available to reshape and restore facial volume ?
Several non-invasive techniques are available to reshape and restore facial volume :
• Hyaluronic acid injections to fill hollows, restore volume and define contours.
• Thread lifts to reposition sagging tissues and redefine facial contours.
• Skinboosters to deeply hydrate and subtly restore volume.
• Lipofilling, an autologous fat transfer technique for natural, lasting results.
These techniques are adapted to each patient’s specific needs and aesthetic goals.
How can hyaluronic acid injections help define facial contours and restore lost volume ?
Through its volumising properties, hyaluronic acid fills hollow areas (such as the temples, cheeks and under-eye hollows), redefines the cheekbones and jawline, and improves chin projection. Restoring natural volumes brings back harmonious proportions and gives the face a lifted appearance.
Are aesthetic procedures to restore facial volume suitable for all ages, including young adults seeking to enhance certain facial features ?
Yes, volume restoration procedures are suitable for all ages. In young adults, treatments can enhance certain facial features (such as the lips, cheekbones or chin) or correct asymmetries. In older patients, injections restore volume lost through ageing and redefine contours. Each protocol is personalised according to expectations and needs.
How can aesthetic techniques correct ageing effects such as volume loss and skin laxity ?
Hyaluronic acid injections fill hollows, restore volume and improve hydration, creating a lifted, younger appearance. Thread lifts reposition sagging tissues, while treatments such as radiofrequency or ablative lasers stimulate collagen production to firm the skin. Combining these techniques corrects sagging and restores facial harmony.
What results can be expected from aesthetic treatments to improve facial symmetry and harmony ?
Expected results include a more balanced face, redefined contours, restored volume and harmonious facial definition. The face regains a rested, rejuvenated appearance while remaining natural.
