Facial Balancing in Newport Beach
Most aesthetic concerns are not really about one area. They are about how areas relate to each other. Treating one in isolation — without understanding how it connects to what surrounds it — is why so many results look off even when the individual treatment was done well.
Facial balancing is both a philosophy and a treatment format. As a philosophy, it means assessing the face as a proportional system — evaluating how the cheeks relate to the under-eye, how the chin relates to the jawline and lips, how the temples and midface contribute to the overall upper face — before deciding where to place any volume. As a treatment, it is a multi-area filler session designed around that assessment, addressing the proportional concerns that matter most to that patient in a single cohesive appointment.
At Plump Medical Spa in Newport Beach, Dr. Amir Mortazavi, MD approaches every filler consultation through a facial balancing lens — but the formal facial balancing session is for patients who want a comprehensive multi-area treatment plan executed at once, rather than building results area by area over multiple visits.
Facial balancing sessions include 3 syringes of filler. Additional syringes are available at $799 each if more is needed based on Dr. Mortazavi’s assessment. The session focuses on filler only — neurotoxin treatments are scheduled separately to give each modality the attention it requires.
Who is facial balancing for?
A comprehensive starting point
Patients new to filler who want a thorough assessment of their face before deciding where to invest. Rather than picking a single area and treating it in isolation, facial balancing starts with the full picture — identifying what would have the most meaningful impact and building a treatment plan from there.
A periodic reset and refresh
Patients who have had individual area treatments over time and want a comprehensive reassessment — evaluating what has settled, what has worn off, what has shifted, and what the current priorities are for maintaining a natural, balanced result. A periodic full-face review rather than ongoing piecemeal maintenance.
How a facial balancing session works
Full facial assessment
Dr. Mortazavi evaluates the face from multiple angles — frontal, lateral, and oblique — assessing facial thirds, midface volume, lower face proportions, existing filler if present, and the specific concerns the patient has identified. This assessment takes time and is not rushed. It is the foundation everything else is built on.
Prioritization and treatment plan
Based on the assessment, Dr. Mortazavi identifies the areas that would produce the most meaningful improvement in overall facial balance and discusses the plan with the patient before proceeding. Not everything is treated in every session — the focus is on what will have the highest impact for that patient’s specific proportional concerns.
Multi-area filler treatment
Filler is placed across the prioritized areas in a single session. Product selection, depth, and volume are determined for each area individually based on what it requires — not a uniform approach applied to every region. The session includes 3 syringes with additional syringes available if the assessment indicates more is needed.
Two-week reassessment
After swelling resolves and the product has settled, Dr. Mortazavi reassesses the result. This is when fine adjustments are identified — areas that may need a touch of additional volume, or areas where the result exceeded expectations and adjacent regions can now be reassessed with fresh eyes.
Areas commonly addressed
The specific areas treated vary by patient. The most commonly included areas in a facial balancing session are:
Pricing
The session includes 3 syringes distributed across the areas identified in Dr. Mortazavi’s assessment. If additional volume is needed in any area, extra syringes are available at $799 each. Neurotoxin treatments are scheduled separately. By appointment only.
The most common reason a filler result looks off is that one area was treated without considering what surrounds it. A beautiful cheek treatment can look wrong if the chin is recessed. A perfect lip can look disproportionate if the midface is flat. Facial balancing is how Dr. Mortazavi approaches every filler consultation — as a system, not a collection of isolated concerns. The formal balancing session makes this the explicit goal of the entire appointment. All injections performed personally.
Frequently asked questions
What is facial balancing?
Facial balancing is a comprehensive approach to filler treatment that assesses the face as a proportional system before placing any product. Rather than treating one area in isolation, it identifies how areas relate to each other — how the cheeks affect the under-eye, how the chin and jaw work together, how the midface relates to the lower face — and builds a treatment plan around improving overall facial harmony. At Plump, it is both a philosophy applied to every filler consultation and a specific multi-area treatment session.
What is included in the $1,800 facial balancing session?
The session includes Dr. Mortazavi’s full facial assessment and 3 syringes of hyaluronic acid filler distributed across the areas identified as highest priority in the assessment. Additional syringes are available at $799 each if more volume is needed. The session focuses on filler only — neurotoxin treatments are scheduled separately.
How is a facial balancing session different from just booking multiple filler areas?
The difference is in the starting point. Booking multiple areas means starting with a predetermined list of what to treat. Facial balancing starts with a full assessment of the face as a system and lets the assessment determine what to treat, in what order, and with how much volume. Dr. Mortazavi may identify areas the patient had not considered — or redirect volume away from an area the patient requested toward one that will have more impact on overall balance.
Can neurotoxin be added to a facial balancing session?
Not in the same session at Plump. Dr. Mortazavi schedules neurotoxin treatments separately to give each modality the focused attention it requires. Many patients schedule their Botox appointment within a week or two of their facial balancing session to address both filler and neurotoxin needs in close proximity.
How many syringes does a typical facial balancing session use?
The session includes 3 syringes. For many patients, 3 syringes distributed thoughtfully across 2 to 3 areas produces a meaningful, balanced result. Patients with more significant volume needs or those wanting to address more areas may add additional syringes at $799 each based on Dr. Mortazavi’s recommendation.
Is facial balancing appropriate for a first-time filler patient?
Yes — often it is the ideal starting point. Rather than picking a single area without fully understanding how the face works as a system, a facial balancing consultation gives first-time patients a comprehensive picture of their proportional priorities and a treatment plan that makes sense for their face as a whole. It removes the guesswork of deciding where to start.
Schedule a facial balancing consultation
Facial balancing sessions are available at Plump Medical Spa in Newport Beach, serving patients throughout Orange County and Southern California.
4667 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 310 — Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 568-7544 — info@plumpmedicalspa.com
Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm — By Appointment Only