I do not like my face in profile: how can this be addressed?
We are used to looking at ourselves from the front, but much less often in profile. Yet seeing ourselves in a photograph or a mirror from the side often prompts discomfort: an overly prominent nose, a receding chin, insufficiently projected lips, an overly flat forehead. The profile may then look unbalanced, sometimes even severe, although the face is harmonious from the front.
Non-surgical profile reshaping now corrects these imbalances precisely and with restraint through hyaluronic acid injections. This is a comprehensive, non-invasive approach aimed at restoring profile harmony without changing facial identity.
What is non-surgical profile reshaping?
Profile reshaping is aesthetic treatment of the facial profile. It relies on assessing and correcting its different components: the forehead, nose, lips, chin and sometimes cheekbones.
Unlike surgery, non-surgical profile reshaping works by adding volume, using hyaluronic acid to bring forward, support or rebalance certain areas. The aim is never to transform, but to improve proportions for a smoother, more balanced and more natural profile.
Why can the facial profile lack harmony?
A profile considered “flat” or unbalanced is not necessarily related to an isolated flaw. It most often involves an imbalance between several structures.
A slightly long nose can look disproportionate when the chin lacks projection. Thin lips can also accentuate the perception of an otherwise harmonious nose. Similarly, an overly concave forehead can harden features or accentuate an impression of ageing. Conversely, adequate chin or cheekbone projection helps balance the whole profile and soften features.
Profile reshaping therefore relies on a comprehensive, coherent facial assessment rather than isolated correction of a single element.
What are the criteria for a harmonious facial profile?
There is no ideal or universal profile. However, a face is considered harmonious in profile when the different structures form an overall balance, often described by a vertical line connecting the forehead, tip of the nose and chin. This harmony depends on the interaction of several anatomical elements assessed as a whole.
The nose plays a central role in profile balance. Its shape, size and position relative to the forehead and chin strongly influence the perception of the face. Irregularities such as a bump, hollow or deviation can be corrected to improve overall harmony without seeking to standardise features.
The chin plays a fundamental role in profile structure. A balanced chin should be neither too recessed nor excessively projected. Its projection and shape can be adjusted to support the whole face. Proportions differ according to sex, with a generally more angular chin in men and a finer chin in women.
The forehead also contributes to profile balance. An overly flat or concave shape, or one marked by bumps or hollows, can affect the softness of features and change perceived age.
The jawline makes a decisive contribution to profile harmony. A well-defined jawline structures the face, with contours usually rounder in women and more pronounced in men.
The cheeks and cheekbones contribute to balanced volume and the transition between the middle and lower thirds of the face. In a harmonious profile, the upper lip generally aligns with, or lies slightly behind, the line connecting the forehead to the chin.
Finally, the neck completes the profile assessment. A well-defined, slender neck enhances overall harmony and highlights facial contours.
The importance of a preliminary assessment of facial shape
Before any injection, a comprehensive assessment of facial shape is essential. It relies on observing the face in profile, as well as the balance between the forehead, nose, lips and chin.
Dr Romano identifies which areas lack projection, which should be softened and how to restore harmonious continuity between the different facial lines. This assessment determines whether a single area should be treated or several combined corrections are needed for a coherent result.
When can profile reshaping be considered?
Non-surgical profile reshaping is intended for patients with mild to moderate, or even moderate to advanced, profile imbalances without a definite surgical indication. It improves facial harmony through a comprehensive, personalised approach.
The most common indications include an insufficiently projected chin, a convex or seemingly unbalanced profile, a poorly defined jawline, laxity in the lower third of the face, a marked nasofrontal angle or a profile considered receding.
This care is suitable for women and men alike. Aesthetic goals are personalised, considering each patient's individual facial shape to achieve a natural, harmonious result.
Hyaluronic acid: non-surgical profile reshaping
Hyaluronic acid is the main product used in non-surgical profile reshaping. Its volumising properties correct or improve projection in certain key areas of the profile.
Depending on its density and degree of cross-linking, it can be injected deeply to support bone structures or more superficially to harmonise contours and transitions.
The areas most often treated are the chin, jawline, mandibular angle, nose, forehead and lips.
The aim is a balanced, natural profile without excessive volume increase, respecting facial proportions and movement.
Non-surgical profile reshaping of the nose: non-surgical rhinoplasty
The nose often plays a central role in profile reshaping. Non-surgical rhinoplasty corrects certain imperfections without surgery.
Hyaluronic acid injections can smooth a bump, fill a hollow, straighten the nasal bridge or correct moderate asymmetry. The nose is not reduced, but rebalanced through volume adjustments, creating a straighter, more harmonious dorsum.
Injections are performed in the medical practice in a few minutes, without general anaesthesia or social downtime. Results last 10 to 12 months.
Non-surgical profile reshaping of the lips
The lips play an important role in profile balance. Lips that are too thin or lack projection can accentuate a prominent nose or an already pronounced chin. Conversely, slightly fuller lips help soften and balance the profile.
In non-surgical profile reshaping, hyaluronic acid injections redefine the lip contour, restore appropriate volume or improve projection. In some patients, slight eversion of the lower lip can enhance profile harmony.
The aim is lips proportionate to the rest of the face, without excess volume. For example, a long nose can be better balanced by slightly fuller lips while maintaining a natural appearance.
The average duration of lip results is around 12 months.
Non-surgical profile reshaping of the chin: non-surgical genioplasty
The chin is a central element of non-surgical profile reshaping. An insufficiently projected chin is a common cause of profile imbalance. It can accentuate the perception of the nose and make the face look less structured.
Volumising hyaluronic acid injections project the chin, improve its shape and rebalance the relationship between the nose, lips and lower third of the face. This correction also helps improve the facial oval, with a slight tissue support effect.
Chin results are lasting: they last up to 18 months, or even longer depending on the product type used.
Non-surgical profile reshaping of the forehead
The forehead is sometimes overlooked in profile assessment, although it plays a major role in the continuity of facial lines. An overly flat or slightly concave forehead can harden features and disrupt profile harmony.
Hyaluronic acid injections can restore a gentle forehead convexity consistent with the rest of the face. This correction often provides a rejuvenating effect and softens expression.
The procedure uses a microcannula, limiting bruising. Mild temporary irregularities may appear, but generally resolve within a few days.
Non-surgical profile reshaping of the cheekbones
The cheekbones also contribute to facial projection in profile. Volume loss related to ageing or weight loss can cause sagging in the middle third and a less structured profile.
Hyaluronic acid injections in the cheekbones restore facial support, improve lateral projection and provide a more harmonious profile. This correction often forms part of comprehensive facial ageing care.
