Projection too subtle in Harmy: what to do
A projection that is "too subtle" is, in many cases, the app working as designed: it changes only what was marked, to the extent of the volume entered, and refuses to retouch skin, expression or lighting. That produces honest images, but it can frustrate someone who expected a bigger effect. You can adjust it, with judgment.
Why did the change come out small?
How to adjust?
Follow an order. First the photo (if it is poor, retake it), then the ml, then the intensity.
| Step | Adjustment | Expected effect |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Improve the photo | More detail for the AI to read |
| 2 | Raise the ml by 0.5 | A slightly more noticeable change |
| 3 | Switch Subtle to Moderate | Reinforces the effect in the image |
| 4 | Pronounced, only if it makes sense | A more evident change |
The ml step runs from 0.5 to 5, and the value is the total for the area. See choosing ml from 0.5 to 5 and ml and intensity.
When is the problem the expectation?
If the patient expects a "transformation" and the plan is maintenance, the subtle image is the most honest answer. Pushing the ml to please creates a problem later: the patient expects what they saw, and reality is different. Align expectations before showing. See explaining to the patient that it is a simulation and patient with unrealistic expectations.
And Pronounced intensity?
Pronounced exists for when the patient wants to see a version with more presence. Use it carefully, as a comparison ("this is the limit of what I would consider"), and not as a promise. To see the ranges side by side, create a projection at each level and compare. See also subtle projection intensity.
Summary
Before raising the numbers, check the photo. Then adjust the ml in steps of 0.5. Intensity comes last. And always treat the image for what it is: an illustrative simulation, with no promise of results.
A practical adjustment example
A hypothetical example: you marked Cheekbone at 1 ml, Subtle, and the image barely changed. First, confirm that the photo is well lit. Then raise the ml to 1.5 and create another projection. If it is still discreet and the plan allows, switch to Moderate. If it now looks more evident than you wanted, go back a step. Each attempt uses a R$ 3.99 credit, so it is worth deciding beforehand which range makes sense to show.
A more economical alternative is to plan two projections from the start: one discreet and one with more presence. Shown together, they give the patient a sense of a range, and you avoid raising values by trial and error. The important thing is never to present the more pronounced version as what will happen.
Remember too that the app was built to be honest: it does not amplify the change beyond what the volume indicates. If the patient wants an effect the plan does not deliver, the right answer is to talk about the plan, not inflate the image. See patient asks for more in the simulation.
Frequently asked questions
Why did the Harmy projection come out almost the same as the original photo?
With low ml or Subtle intensity, the change is small on purpose. The app prioritizes realistic projections, which change only what was marked.
Should I raise the ml or the intensity first?
Generally the ml, in steps of 0.5. Then, if you need fine-tuning, the intensity. Changing both at once makes it hard to know what caused the change.
Does raising the ml or intensity guarantee a bigger result in real life?
No. The image is an illustrative simulation. Increasing parameters changes the image, not the clinical result.
Can the photo be the reason for a subtle projection?
It can. A photo with low light, out of focus or with the face small in the frame reduces what the AI can show.