Losing a significant amount of weight is no small feat. It takes dedication, discipline, and a lot of hard work. You should be incredibly proud of your achievement. Not only have you improved your health, but you’re probably feeling more energetic and confident than ever. Getting rid of those extra pounds can be physically and emotionally life-changing.
However, some unexpected changes can happen when you lose a ton of weight. One of the most common is the loss of facial volume. While you feel amazing, you might notice your face looking thinner, maybe even hollow or gaunt. You may lose some natural fullness around your cheeks, under your eyes, and around your temples, leaving you looking older.
There’s a simple, non-surgical solution to restore facial volume and shave years of your face: dermal fillers. At Integrative Primary Care in Katy, Texas, our team can help you look as good as you feel with this cosmetic marvel. In this article, we explain why facial volume loss happens after weight loss and how dermal fillers work.
When you lose weight, your body doesn’t just shed fat from your waistline, hips, or thighs; it comes off your face, too. The cheeks, temples, and under-eye areas are especially susceptible to volume loss because they rely on fat pads to help you look youthful. Without the fat, your skin can look sunken, hollow, or saggy.
Additionally, as you age, your skin naturally loses collagen and elastin, which are the proteins that keep your skin firm and elastic. Combine that with weight loss, and the changes can be more noticeable. You might notice deeper lines and more visible wrinkles.
Dermal fillers are a fantastic, minimally invasive solution for restoring facial volume lost after weight loss. The fillers are made from substances like hyaluronic acid, which your body naturally produces to keep skin hydrated and plump. Fillers add fullness to your face, smooth out lines, and improve facial contours.
They can be precisely injected into areas that have lost volume, such as your cheeks, temples, under-eyes, and the lines and folds around your mouth and nose. Dermal fillers are also versatile. They can be customized to achieve natural-looking results that complement your facial structure.
We start with a detailed consultation to understand your concerns, goals, and medical history. Our team assesses your facial structure, skin condition, and areas of volume loss. We discuss the types of fillers recommended, the areas to be treated, and what results you can expect.
The actual treatment is quick and relatively painless. We use a numbing cream to keep you comfortable, and the injections only take about 20-30 minutes. You might have a minor swelling or bruising, but it usually subsides within a few days. There’s minimal downtime, so you can return to your routine almost immediately.
You can see a difference immediately, with full results becoming more noticeable as any swelling goes down. Depending on the type of filler used, your results can last up to two years.
You’ve worked hard to achieve your weight loss goals. Now it’s time to look just as confident as you feel through and through. Dermal fillers are a quick and effective way to restore facial volume and help you feel like the best version of yourself.
Schedule an appointment with us today at Integrative Primary Care to discover how dermal fillers can help you love the face you see in the mirror.
