Marking few areas in the projection: a good practice
When you open the marking screen for the first time, the temptation is to tap everything: the app offers nine points and all of them seem relevant. In practice, the projection tends to be more useful when it tells a simple story. Marking few areas is not just about saving credits: it is a communication decision with the patient.
Why do fewer areas make the projection clearer?
Harmy's AI changes only what was marked and preserves the rest of the photo. With one or two areas, the difference between Before and After can be attributed to them. With six or seven, the patient's gaze scatters, the image looks like "another face" and they start reacting to the whole, not to the plan. This raises the risk of two bad reactions: disproportionate euphoria or alarm.
How do I choose what to mark?
Use the order of the concern and the order of the anatomy. The concern comes from the patient; the anatomy comes from your assessment. When the two coincide, great. When they do not, the projection is a good moment to show the difference with a single area, instead of opening a debate about many.
When should I combine more areas?
There are cases where combining makes sense: harmonization plans in stages, patients who arrive with several concerns, or when you want to show the logic of a set, such as Cheekbone and Jawline. The Full harmonization shortcut starts from that reasoning (cheekbone 2 ml, jaw 2 ml, chin 1.5 ml, lips 1 ml, fold 1 ml, all Moderate; tear trough 1 ml Subtle) and serves as a starting point for broad plans.
| Situation | Suggested areas | Note |
|---|---|---|
| A single, clear concern | 1 area | Cleanest reading |
| Two concerns | 2 areas | Compare them one by one if possible |
| Plan in stages | 1 area per projection | Each stage gets its own image |
| Broad harmonization | 4 or more, with care | Align expectations before showing |
For the area-by-area reasoning, see combining areas in one projection and marking areas and volumes.
What about the cost of each projection?
Each projection costs R$ 3.99, with no monthly fee. Marking few areas does not change the price of the projection, but it avoids redoing it several times because of an image that is hard to read. See how much each projection costs.
Precautions
The projection is an illustrative simulation, not a promise of results. Showing fewer areas also helps keep that distinction clear: the patient remembers what they saw, not a set that looks like "the package". Clinical, volume and safety decisions remain yours, according to the rules of your professional council in Brazil. For the conversation side, see explaining to the patient that it is a simulation.
An example of how to cut back
Imagine a patient who says they want to "rejuvenate the face". Instead of marking seven points, talk until the concrete concern appears: it may be the tired look under the eyes, the lack of lateral volume or the contour of the lower face. Choose the area that answers the first concern, create the projection and let the patient react. If they ask for more, create a second projection with the next area. Each image tells one stage of the plan, and you reach the complete proposal without having exposed the patient to an image that looks like another face.
This logic also helps when the quote needs to be staged. With one projection per stage, the patient sees what each part of the plan delivers and decides with more confidence. See building a quote by ml to link the stages to the amounts.
Finally, be wary of the urge to mark everything to "show the most". Harmy's honest projection is precisely the one that shows little when the plan is small. That protects you from an expectation the actual result may not meet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ideal number of areas to mark in a Harmy projection?
There is no fixed number. In practice, one to three areas usually give a clearer reading; more than that calls for a more careful conversation about expectations.
Does marking many areas lower the quality of the projection?
It can make it harder to read, because the patient starts evaluating several changes at once and loses track of what each point does.
Can I create more than one projection for the same patient?
Yes, but each projection uses one R$ 3.99 credit. Planning the marking beforehand helps you use fewer projections.
Does the Full harmonization shortcut mark all areas?
It marks a fixed set: cheekbone, jaw, chin, lips, fold and tear trough. It is useful for broad plans, but it is not the ideal starting point for every patient.