Facial Volume Loss
What causes loss of facial volume?
Facial volume loss is a natural part of the ageing process. Loss of volume in the face can be due to a decrease in fat, collagen, and hyaluronic acid, as well as changes in bone structure and muscle tone. Facial volume loss are influenced by factors such as genetics, lifestyle choices (e.g. smoking, sun exposure), and overall health.
The effects of facial volume loss can include:
- Hollowed Cheeks: The cheeks may appear sunken or hollow.
- Thinner Lips: Lips can lose their fullness and appear thinner.
- Under-Eye Hollows: The area under the eyes may develop hollows or dark circles due to the loss of collagen.
- Sagging Skin: Skin may sag and lose its youthful elasticity, contributing to the appearance of jowls or a drooping jawline.
- Wrinkles and Folds: Decreased volume can lead to deeper lines and folds, such as nasolabial folds (lines running from the nose to the mouth) and marionette lines (lines running from the corners of the mouth downward).
Which areas can lose facial volume?
How can I prevent facial volume loss?
Facial volume loss is a normal part of ageing, so don’t be disheartened if you’re experiencing some volume loss in your face. However, with a few changes, you can slow down the process.
Book a free no-obligation consultation with Dr. Lauren Lee to discuss some medical options to reverse facial volume loss.
Lifestyle Choices
- Healthy Diet: Eating a balanced diet rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals can support skin health. Foods high in vitamin C, E, and omega-3 fatty acids are particularly beneficial.
- Hydration: Drinking plenty of water helps maintain skin hydration and elasticity.
- Avoid Smoking: Smoking accelerates skin aging and contributes to the breakdown of collagen and elastin.
- Limit Alcohol: Excessive alcohol consumption can dehydrate the skin and lead to premature aging.
- Exercise: Regular exercise improves blood circulation, which can help maintain healthy skin.
Skincare Routine
- Sun Protection: Using sunscreen daily helps protect the skin from UV damage, which can accelerate aging and volume loss.
- Moisturizers: Regular use of moisturizers can help keep the skin hydrated and plump.
- Retinoids: Products containing retinoids can stimulate collagen production and improve skin texture.
- Antioxidants: Topical antioxidants, such as vitamin C serums, can protect the skin from free radical damage.
Adequate Sleep
- Restorative Sleep: Ensuring you get enough sleep allows the skin to repair and regenerate.
How do I restore facial volume?
There are several widely-available medical interventions to restore volume in the face. The best, most appropriate treatment for you is usually the outcome of a consultation with a medical practitioner. Book a consultation with Dr. Lauren Lee today to discuss your options and prepare a bespoke treatment plan to restore volume in your face for a more youthful appearance.
What happens during a consultation?
Dr. Lauren Lee is a highly professional and skilled cosmetic physician.
Here’s what to expect during your consultation session.
She will listen to your concerns about your skin and appearance, and proceed to examine and assess your condition.
After the examination, she will determine suitability of treatment, and discuss risks, benefits, and side effects.
Once the appropriate treatment has been decided, she will proceed with treatment and provide advice on aftercare.
Other conditions we treat
Appearance of facial lines on the forehead, around the eyes, nose, and lips as a result of ageing.
Facial sagging or laxity
Loss of firmness in the skin around the cheeks, jawline, and neck due to decreased collagen production.
Gradual loss of fullness of the facial tissues around the temples, cheeks, under-eye area, and lips due to ageing.
Sagging or bulging of the chin due to accumulation of fat beneath the chin and jawline.
Acne scarring
Permanent marks left on the skin as a result of persistent acne lesions.
Eye bags
Puffiness or swelling under the eyes leading to a tired or aged appearance.
Under-eye dark circles
Darkening of the skin under the eyes, may be accompanied by puffiness.
Hair loss
Partial loss of hair from the scalp, in both men and women.
Excessive sweating
Extreme and unnecessary sweating in the underarms.
Neck, chest & décolletage
Accelerated skin ageing in the neck, chest, and around the collarbone area; usually due to sun exposure.
Upper lip lines
Premature vertical wrinkles above the upper lip due to ageing and loss of elasticity and collagen.
Teeth & jaw clenching
Bruxism is involuntary grinding, gnashing, or clenching of teeth typically during sleep.
Marionette lines
Lines that form at the outer corner of the mouth down to the chin; as a result of ageing and loss of collagen.
Gummy smile
Excessive display of gums above the upper teeth when smiling.
Sagging or drooping skin along the lower jawline often the result of ageing and loss of skin elasticity.
Ageing hands
Visible signs of ageing on the back of hands, including thinning skin, loss of fat, age spots, wrinkles, and creases.
Clinic Location
Leela Cosmedica clinic provides wrinkle smoothening treatments, facial volume enhancement, double chin reduction, collagen-stimulating therapy, facial slimming, and treatments for tooth grinding.
To get in touch with us, please call the clinic.
