How long does a facial contouring appointment take?

Your appointment is intentionally unhurried and typically lasts longer than standard aesthetic appointments. Dr Garara devotes significant time to consultation, facial assessment, education, and treatment planning before any injections are performed. This ensures every decision is thoughtful, personalised, and aligned with your goals. The injections may only take a few minutes, but the entire appointment may take 30 to 60 minutes or even more if desired.

Will I look overfilled or unnatural?

No. The goal is subtle enhancement, not dramatic change. Dr Garara takes a conservative, anatomy-led approach, focusing on balance, proportion, and harmony. Small, precise amounts of product are used to support your natural features rather than overpower them.

How often will I need maintenance?

Most people benefit from maintenance treatments every 9 to 18 months, depending on product choice, treatment area, and individual metabolism.

Why does the face lose volume with age?

As we age, we lose fat pads, bone density, collagen, and hyaluronic acid in the face. This leads to hollow cheeks, flattened temples, jowling, and an overall tired or gaunt appearance.

Can fillers be dissolved if I don't like the result?

Yes. Hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase, providing a safety net and full reversibility.

How many syringes will I need?

This varies by individual. During your consultation, Dr Garara will assess your face and recommend the appropriate amount for natural, balanced results.

Facial Volume and Contouring

Enhance your natural facial structure by addressing volume loss, asymmetry, and age-related contour changes with facial contouring. With Dr Bhavin Garara, you can restore definition to the cheeks, jawline, and chin using premium fillers like Juvederm, Revanesse, Radiesse, HarmonyCA, and JULAINE. The goal is to create balanced, harmonious results that still look unmistakably you.

What is Facial Contouring?

Sculpt refined facial harmony

Facial contouring is a customised aesthetic approach to refine, balance, and enhance your natural facial proportions. Using advanced fillers, Dr Garara strategically restores lost facial volume, improves structural support, and defines key areas such as the cheeks, jawline, chin, and temples. Rather than creating dramatic change, the goal is to subtly improve harmony and symmetry while preserving your unique features. Every treatment plan is bespoke, guided by a detailed facial assessment and an in-depth understanding of facial anatomy.

Conditions

Facial contouring treats:

Loss of facial volume in the cheeks, temples, and midfaceSoftening of the jawline and chin definitionFacial asymmetry or imbalanced proportionsAge-related hollowing and contour changesWeakened structural support of the faceFlat or poorly defined cheekbonesReceding or under-projected chinEarly signs of facial sagging

Quick Overview

Treatment at a Glance

Key facts about this procedure to help you understand what to expect before, during, and after your treatment.

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Treatment time

30 - 60 minutes

Recovery time

Mild swelling 2 - 5 days

Anaesthesia

Topical numbing / lidocaine in filler

Results duration

12 - 24 months

Discomfort level

Minimal to mild

Aftercare

Avoid pressure on treated areas for 48 hours. No intense exercise for 24 hours

Benefits of Treatments

The Real Benefits of Choosing Our Cosmetic Solutions

Restores lost volume and structural support

Enhances natural facial balance and symmetry

Improves the definition of key features

Creates subtle lift without surgery

Delivers natural-looking, refined results

Customisable to your unique anatomy and goals

Minimally invasive with little to no downtime

Gradual, controllable enhancements

What to expect from facial contouring with Dr Garara

Consultation

Your consultation with Dr Bhavin Garara begins with an in-depth discussion about your concerns, goals, and how you feel about your appearance. You will receive a comprehensive facial assessment, including analysis of proportions, symmetry, skin quality, and underlying structure. Dr Garara explains the anatomy of your face in clear, simple terms and discusses suitable treatment options, expected outcomes, and potential risks.

Treatment

Your session begins with a thorough cleansing of the skin, followed by precise facial mapping to mark key anatomical landmarks and injection zones. A topical anaesthetic is applied for comfort. Dr Garara then uses fine needles or cannulas to place small amounts of the chosen filler(s) at specific depths, carefully layering product to support bone, fat pads, and soft tissue. Each placement is assessed in real time for symmetry, projection, and balance.

Recovery

After treatment, you may experience mild redness, swelling, tenderness, or bruising at the injection sites. These effects are temporary and typically settle within a few days. You will be advised to avoid strenuous exercise, excessive heat, alcohol, and touching treated areas for a short period. Keeping your head elevated and applying cold compresses can minimise swelling. Dr Garara provides detailed aftercare guidance and supports you throughout recovery.

Results

You may notice initial improvements immediately after treatment, as the filler provides instant support. However, mild swelling can temporarily mask the final outcomes. As the product settles over the following days, the results become more refined. Depending on the filler, the treatment area, and your metabolism, results typically last between 9 and 18 months. Dr Garara will discuss maintenance planning with you to help you preserve your results over time.