What your face says about your fortune & how to increase your luck!

We Singaporeans are such an endearingly idiosyncratic bunch when it comes to fortune and such. I myself have entertained thoughts of snagging one of those “lucky” lion figurines for my office cubicle. (Don’t judge!)

Which is why I jumped at the chance of picking the brains of a bona fide fengshui fanatic, Dr Karen Soh (who just happens to be one of Singapore aesthetic medicine’s finest, for what it’s worth). Talk about the perfect marriage between philosophy and science!

So, what can the ancient arts tell us about all-important, upper-case Love and Life? Dr Karen, medical director of Prive Clinic, would have you know that your face speaks volumes about your future fortune, and that a judicious tweak or two may nudge you down a more prosperous path.    

Before we dive headfirst into the misty waters of mysticism, let’s pause for the customary caveats: The nifty chart you see here should serve as amusing diversion first and guiding principle second. All clear? Then behold, your one-stop manual for “facing” your fortune:

ZONE #1 FOREHEAD. Your forehead foretells your “fortune”, so you should gun for a gargantuan forehead of Fann Wong proportions: Think a melon that’s smooth and free of flaws.

SOLUTION: If you see lots of indentations pockmarking this area, Karen says this may bode ill for health, finance or relationships. To rectify this, try ironing out the kinks with a shot of Botox, and plug pimple scars with injectable fillers.  

ZONE #2 BETWEEN BROWS. This seemingly insignificant sliver of flesh stands for your career prospects. Stare hard into the mirror: Do you spot an eleven-shaped line lacerating the area?

SOLUTION: These vertical lines (Dr Karen even speaks of a shuddering “111” for severe cases!) are caused by frequent furrowing and frowning … and may point to a choppy career path, if you’re inclined to follow fengshui.

To freeze the muscles responsible for your 11s and 111s,  Botox is once again your best friend. Calming the creases will make you look less careworn and craggy – which in turn may get you into your boss’s good books!

ZONE #3 NOSE. Who knew ancient Chinese philosophers had a “nose” for English idioms? If fengshui is to be believed, snobby people really do have their “noses in the air”, so to speak: A pleasingly high arch on your honker may mean lots of moolah.

SOLUTION: If accruing wealth is on your priority list, consider “investing” in minimally invasive fillers to mold the tip and bridge of your nose. You’ll probably look better, feel better and sell your wares better, so it all works out in the end, I suppose.

Further reading: We’re throwing in a primer on more doctor’s quick fixes, as well as what your zits may be telling you, at least from a TCM perspective. Have fun, and good luck!