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AMM 153: Unlocking Forehead and Facial Beauty with NAU Method
July 29, 2024
This episode delves into an innovative approach to forehead and facial aesthetics using HA fillers, presenting the NAU (Natural Anatomical Units) method. Listeners will learn about targeting specific fat compartments for optimal contour and lifting effects, focusing on areas like the forehead, brow, temporal region, mid-face, and jawline. The episode emphasizes key techniques while highlighting the importance of avoiding arterial danger zones to prevent complications, offering a structured and precise strategy for enhancing natural beauty.
Quick Takes
- HA fillers used in forehead and facial aesthetics
- NAU method targets various fat compartments in face for contour and lifting effects
- Specific guidance on treating different areas like eyebrows, cheeks, nasolabial fold, chin, and jawline
Episode Transcript
It’s July 29, 2024, and today, we’re diving into a fascinating new approach to forehead and facial aesthetics using HA fillers. Recent research highlights an intricate method called the NAU (Natural Anatomical Units) method that targets various fat compartments in the face for optimal contour and lifting effects.
In the forehead, treating deep fat compartments—specifically NAU 1a to NAU 1d—can help improve the brow’s contour and lift. For eyebrow reshaping, NAU 2 is the focal point. Meticulous avoidance of arterial danger zones like the supratrochlear and supraorbital arteries is critical to prevent complications.
The temporal region, or NAU 2, can be approached at three levels: periosteal, interfascial, and subcutaneous layers, enhancing volume and lifting effects. Notably, periosteal injections above the inferior temporal septum are safer and avoid deep temporal structures.
Moving to the mid-face, NAU 4a and 4b cover the cheeks and infraorbital areas. Augmenting the deep medial and lateral cheek compartments results in better projection and cheek lift. Specifically, NAU 4e, or the nasolabial fold, benefits from dermal and subdermal injections for a natural correction.
Lastly, let’s not overlook the chin and jawline, or NAU 6. This area is enhanced by targeting key points to create a tension line and improve contour. Avoiding injections in the jowl region (NAU 6c) is crucial for older patients to prevent accentuating sagging.
In essence, the NAU method provides a structured, precise approach to facial aesthetics, enhancing natural beauty while minimizing risks. Stay tuned as we continue to explore the evolving world of aesthetic medicine.
