Orofacial Harmonization (HOF): What It Is

Orofacial harmonization (HOF) is the set of procedures that seek balance among the structures of the face, considering proportion, symmetry, volume and muscle dynamics. The focus is not one isolated area but the relationship between them: a lip is assessed together with the nose, the chin and the profile, not on its own.

Patients tend to call it "facial harmonization." Among professionals, the term and the abbreviation HOF are the most used.

Which tools does HOF use?

The most common are filler with hyaluronic acid, botulinum toxin, collagen biostimulators and thread lifts. Each works differently: volume and contour, muscle activity, skin quality and repositioning. The choice depends on the assessment and is made by the qualified professional, according to the rules of their professional council.

How is the assessment usually done?

The starting point is analysis of the face at rest and in motion, from the front and in profile, often divided into thirds. Facial assessment by thirds helps you see where the disproportion is and prioritize what to treat. Health history, the patient's expectations, standardized photos and informed consent also come in.

A good HOF plan tends to be conservative and staged, aiming for a natural result and respecting each person's features. No procedure has a guaranteed result, and the possible complications must be explained beforehand.

In Harmy

Harmy supports the planning stage: you mark the areas on the frontal photo, set the volume in ml for each one and show the patient a before and after projection. The overview of the areas is in application areas.

Also called: HOF, facial harmonization.