With aesthetic treatments becoming more accessible and affordable, they have become increasingly popular. When executed with care, they can enhance one’s natural beauty but sometimes, the results can appear overdone. In the world of aesthetics, less is often more. The secret to natural looking results lies in the art of subtlety and harmony.
Here is my guidance to help achieve beautiful natural results and avoid an overdone appearance.
1. Choose your practitioner wisely
Choosing the right practitioner is key to achieving natural results. Do your research carefully and be sure to choose a qualified medical professional such as a doctor, pharmacist or nurse, with expertise in medical aesthetics. A trained medical professional will understand the anatomy of the face and have in-depth knowledge of the science of beauty based on perfect proportions to achieve natural, balanced results. Before selecting your practitioner, ask what qualifications they have so you know you’re in safe hands.
2. Wrong product
Choosing the correct product for the area being treated is essential. For example, choosing a thick dermal filler for delicate areas such as the lips or under eyes can cause nodules or look overdone. A skilled medical professional will know how to select the correct product to achieve a desired and natural outcome.
3. A thorough consultation pre-treatment
Before undergoing any treatment, be sure to have a consultation to discuss your concerns and desired aesthetic results. A skilled professional will listen carefully to what you want to achieve, do a thorough assessment of your face and features, and suggest treatment options to achieve a refreshed, natural look.
4. “Less is more” – enhancing, not altering
The key to achieving natural looking results is to enhance, not alter. Overfilling or overcorrecting can make you look unnatural. The aim is to ensure the end result blends seamlessly with your natural features so you still look like yourself, just refreshed, rejuvenated and balanced. In aesthetics, a little can go a long way, and sometimes just the slightest enhancement can make a huge difference.
5. Take it slow
A gradual approach yields better results. Start slow to prevent excessive changes and also to observe how your face reacts to the treatment. It is much easier to add more later than correcting over treatment.
6. The influence of social media
It’s easy to forget that pictures on social media are often modified, air brushed and filtered. Comparing yourself to these images can contribute to distorted and unrealistic beauty standards which can be unhealthy. This can lead to individuals seeking treatments to dramatically alter their appearance. Don’t make rash decisions. Be confident in your skin and be kind to yourself.
Overdone treatments can appear artificial, detracting from one’s inherent beauty. On the other hand, subtle enhancements can amplify one’s best features, creating a beautiful harmonious and balanced appearance.
