Facial Volume Loss

Condition Overview

What Defines Facial Volume Loss?

Facial volume loss is a natural part of the ageing process that occurs as a result of various factors affecting the skin, fat, and bone structure of the face. This phenomenon can have a profound impact on one’s appearance, contributing to the development of wrinkles, sagging skin, and a hollow or gaunt look.

How Is Facial Volume Loss Associated With Ageing?

The primary cause of facial volume loss is a combination of age-related changes in the underlying structures of the face. As people age, collagen and elastin, essential proteins responsible for skin firmness and elasticity, gradually decline. Additionally, the fat pads that provide volume and contour to the face begin to diminish. Bone density loss in certain areas of the face can also contribute to facial volume loss.

What Other Factors Are Involved?

Various factors can exacerbate facial volume loss, including exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, smoking, and genetics. Sun damage, in particular, accelerates the breakdown of collagen and elastin, hastening the ageing process.

What Is The Aesthetic Impact Of Facial Volume Loss?

The impact of facial volume loss on appearance is multifaceted. Thinning skin and reduced collagen production lead to increased visibility of fine lines and wrinkles, especially around the eyes, mouth, and forehead. The loss of fat pads results in a sunken appearance, particularly in the cheeks, temples, and under the eyes. The overall effect is a flattening of facial contours, making the face appear less youthful and vibrant.

How Can I Address Facial Volume Loss?

Addressing facial volume loss often involves cosmetic interventions aimed at restoring volume and rejuvenating the face. Hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers are commonly used to replace lost volume and enhance facial contours. These fillers can be strategically administered to specific areas of the face including the tear trough, temples, cheeks, lips, chin and jawline providing a non-surgical solution to combat the effects of ageing. A well-known technique called the ‘8-point face-lift’ or ‘liquid facelift’ uses the least amount of dermal filler necessary for overall facial rejuvenation. The filler is targeted at precise points of the face where greatest volume is lost, each point having a synergistic effect on the others, contributing to an overall enhanced appearance.

HAVA offer skin boosters and polynucleotides, as well as a hybrid biostimulator, HArmonyCa®, which not only restores facial volume loss by providing an immediate lifting effect, but also simultaneously stimulates the collagen production within your skin long after you have had the treatment. This means that the skin continues to improve many months down the line.

Consulting with our experienced practitioners helps patients to understand the causes and available treatments, empowering individuals to make informed choices about maintaining or restoring a more youthful and refreshed facial aesthetic.