Do I have the right facial features?
We talked with Ilya Alekseevich Almazov, a plastic surgeon at Olympus Clinics, about face beatification and how to determine the correctness of facial features in terms of symmetry and proportions.
Ideal proportions of the face according to the golden ratio:
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Face length and width: The length of the face should be approximately 1,618 times its width.
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The distance from the hairline to the upper eyelid: This distance should be 1,618 times greater than the distance from the tip of the upper eyebrow to the lower eyelid.
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The distance from the tip of the nose to the center of the lips: This distance should also be about 1,618 times greater than the distance from the center of the lips to the chin.
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Lip volume: The ideal lip volume ratio is approximately 1:1.618 for the upper and lower lips, respectively.
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Ear length: The length of the ear should be equal to the length of the nose.
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Mouth width: If you draw vertical lines from the pupils to the corners of the lips, then the face should be divided into three equal-width parts.
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Professional advice
If you want to correct your face, but do not know what exactly will be the key to your ideal of beauty — come for a consultation with plastic surgeons or cosmetologists of Olympus Clinics. They will analyze your appearance and give recommendations on how to improve the proportions of your face.
Remember that beauty is subjective and culturally conditioned. The real beauty lies in the uniqueness of each person.
What is face beatification?
Facial beatification is a complex of facial plastic surgery that harmonizes the appearance. This is a delicate job that requires careful planning and modeling. During the consultation, plastic surgeons of Olympus Clinics draw up a plan to harmonize the appearance so as to preserve natural features and at the same time improve beauty.
The perception of a face is influenced not only by its individual features, such as the shape of the lips or the shape of the eyes, but also by the overall harmony. The shape of the face plays an important role. Our surgeons also take into account other parameters: the position of the cheekbones, chin and nose. They do not correct individual elements, but look more broadly — they select surgical techniques for specific anatomical areas.
What operations are included in the complex of face beatification?
The complex of operations includes correction of the nose, cheekbones, forehead, eye area, chin and lips. When performing rhinoplasty, the surgeon eliminates asymmetry and deformities, changes the tip of the nose or the width of the nostrils — the correction plan is unique for each patient.
An endoscopic forehead lift allows you to raise lowered eyebrows to create a more open look, get rid of horizontal wrinkles on the forehead and vertical wrinkles between the eyebrows. Minimally invasive surgery, which is performed using an endoscope and corrects facial tissues through miniature incisions.
Endoscopic facelift of the upper 2/3 of the face includes correction of the middle zone of the face, cheeks and the area around the eyes. The operation is also performed through small incisions, usually in the area of the temples and mouth. The endoscope helps the surgeon to accurately separate and tighten tissues without damaging the surrounding structures.
Plastic surgery of the cheekbones and chin is performed by surgeons using implants to create an elegant profile. And if you do not want to use artificial materials, then you can change the shape of your face using your own fabrics. Lipofilling of the face allows you to restore a young oval and remove wrinkles. Face lifting is also suitable for eliminating age-related changes. The operation helps to improve the contours of the face, tightening sagging areas and restoring clarity to the lines of the chin, cheeks and neck.
Periorbitoplasty includes correction of the area around the eyes, where the surgeon can change the shape and incision of the eyes, eyelids, remove wrinkles and correct nasolabial furrows.
Cheiloplasty is performed to change the size and shape of the lips, allowing you to get a permanent result without the need for repeated corrections, as when using fillers.
How do I prepare for face beatification?
Consultation with a surgeon
Discuss your expectations. Olympus Clinic specialists always have an open dialogue with the patient. If your goals are not achieved due to anatomical features, you will be told about it.
Check the surgeon's qualifications and experience. Do not hesitate to ask about the doctor's education, ask to show the results of the work and ask questions. Your health and safety are important.
Medical examination
Go through a full body examination. You will also have an X-ray of the facial skeleton in different projections, and blood and urine tests will be prescribed.
Make sure there are no contraindications, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or bleeding problems. Olympus Clinic doctors always ask about the state of health and prescribe an individual list of tests to ensure the safety of the operation.
Quitting smoking and alcohol
Do not smoke or drink alcohol 2-4 weeks before surgery, as this may slow down healing.
Taking medications
Inform the surgeon about all medications you are taking. You may need to stop taking certain medications, such as aspirin and other anticoagulants.
Skin preparation
After consultation, you may be prescribed cosmetics to improve your skin condition.
Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun.
Psychological training
Prepare mentally for a change in appearance and possible temporary inconveniences after surgery. Better yet, tell your loved ones so that they surround you with care and support before and after surgery.
I'm not ready for plastic surgery. Is it possible to get the same result with cosmetic procedures?
Yes, in some cases, cosmetic procedures can be an alternative to facial beatification, especially if less invasive interventions are suitable to improve appearance. But the choice between surgery and cosmetic procedures depends on the goals, the initial external data and the condition of the skin.
Cosmetic procedures that can replace facial beatification:
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Botox: Botulinum toxin is used to smooth out facial wrinkles on the forehead, around the eyes and on the bridge of the nose. Now more and more cosmetologists are using techniques that allow you to achieve a natural rejuvenation result without the effect of "tightness".
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Fillers: Facial contouring is a universal solution, as it is possible to increase the volume of the lips, fill in wrinkles and creases, as well as adjust the shape of the cheekbones and chin.
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RF lifting: An alternative to a surgical lift. A procedure using radiofrequency energy to tighten the skin and smooth out wrinkles.
Advantages and disadvantages of cosmetic procedures compared to facial beatification
Positive:
Less invasive: There is no need for surgery and general anesthesia.
Rapid recovery: Less time for rehabilitation and less risk of complications.
Lower costs: Cosmetic procedures are cheaper than surgical operations.
Reversibility: The procedures have a temporary effect.
Minuses:
Limited results: Cosmetic procedures may not produce the same significant changes as plastic surgery.
Short-term effect: Many procedures require repeated sessions to maintain the result.
They are not suitable for everyone: For example, with pronounced imbalances or significant age-related changes, cosmetic procedures may not be effective enough.
Plastic Surgery VS Cosmetology: What should I choose?
Learn more about the surgery that interests you, consult an experienced surgeon and leave your worries behind, as fears are always from a lack of information. At the reception, our plastic surgeons evaluate the patient's mental state to see if he is ready for big changes. They also support the principle of rationality in beauty. If your goals can be realized without surgery, you will be offered to contact your fellow cosmetologists. Olympus Clinic specialists do not impose their services, because it is important to them that the result makes you happier and more confident.