Volume Loss
Facial volume loss is one of the most significant concerns and it doesn’t just affect how we look. It can also subtly change the overall harmony of the face, creating shadows and a more tired appearance.
About Volume Loss
As we get older, our face loses volume in several layers simultaneously. The fat pads that give the face its youthful fullness and contour begin to shrink and shift downward. Collagen and elastin decline, reducing the skin's ability to maintain its shape.
The result is a face that looks flatter, more hollowed, and less defined over time. Common signs include sunken temples, deflated cheeks, deepening nasolabial folds, a loss of definition along the jawline, and hollowing beneath the eyes. Volume loss also causes the skin above it to sag, which means that addressing volume is often a more appropriate first step than pulling or tightening skin that has simply lost its underlying support.
Restoring volume with the right injectable treatments can lift and support the surrounding tissue, soften lines and folds, and return structure to the face in a way that looks natural and harmonious with your features.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Volume in the right areas provides structural support for the overlying tissue, and restoring it can produce a lifting effect that improves the appearance of the midface, cheeks, and jawline without pulling the skin.
It depends on the product used and the area treated. Hyaluronic acid fillers typically last between 9 and 18 months. Areas with less muscle activity, such as the temples and cheeks, tend to hold filler longer than areas like the lips. We will give you realistic expectations at your consultation.
Yes. Weight loss-related facial volume loss responds well to injectable treatments, particularly in the cheeks, temples, and under-eye area.
With properly formulated products placed correctly by an experienced injector, migration is rare. Certain products are more prone to migration than others, and placement technique matters significantly. This is one of many reasons why the experience and training of the injector is as important as the product itself. We will discuss product selection and placement approach at your consultation.
