How we Assess the Face: A Clinical and Artistic Approach at Muse By Monique
There’s more to aesthetic care than meets the eye. Before any
treatments are suggested, we conduct a detailed facial assessment. This process starts with observation—not intervention, because every face tells a story of expression, lifestyle, genetics, and time. This ensures we approach each face professionally, ethically, and individually.
A one-size-fits-all method does a disservice to the complexity of your face. Before any wrinkle reduction treatments or volume improving treatments are considered, we take time to understand your facial anatomy, expression patterns, and goals.
We observe your expressions, habits, and muscle activity day to day. This is vital to creating natural, balanced results that still feel like you.
During this process, we observe:
- Resting vs. animated expression
- Muscle dominance or overactivity
- Imbalance and functional concerns
As we often say, "This isn't about freezing movement—it's about understanding it".
We take a full face approach because no area exists in isolation. Our detailed assessment covers five main areas to ensure we are addressing the face holistically:
- Upper third: Forehead balance, expression lines, and brow dynamics.
- Mid-face: Cheek structure, volume distribution, and nasolabial shadowing.
- Lower third: Chin, jawline definition, symmetry, and skin laxity.
- Perioral area: Lip shape, dynamic lines, and support.
- Skin: Texture, tone, hydration, and environmental factors.
All clinical plans are built on four key pillars: anatomical accuracy, aesthetic harmony, your personal goals and lifestyle, and safety, suitability and evidence-based practice.
By blending clinical assessment with aesthetic judgment, we offer subtle, refined support tailored to you. Our goal is to enhance what’s already there—never to change who you are. You'll never be rushed or upsold; education comes first—always.
If you’re seeking support for your skin we’d love to meet you.
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