Volume loss in the face refers to the reduction of fat, muscle, and bone density that occurs as a natural part of the aging process. This loss of volume can lead to a sunken or hollow appearance in certain areas of the face, such as the cheeks, temples, and under-eye area.
Treatments for volume loss:
- Dermal Fillers: Dermal fillers work by adding volume to specific areas that have lost volume due to aging, weight loss, or other factors. When injected into the skin, hyaluronic acid fillers attract and retain water, plumping up the skin and restoring lost volume. This can help fill in hollow areas, smooth out wrinkles, and improve overall facial symmetry.
- Micro-fat transfer: A microfat transfer is a cosmetic procedure that involves harvesting fat from one part of the body (usually through liposuction), processing it to healthy fat cells, and then injecting it into areas of the face or body that have experienced volume loss. A microfat transfer can help adding natural-looking volume to areas such as the cheeks, temples, or under-eye hollows. The transferred fat contains stem cells and exosomes that can help improve skin quality and stimulate collagen production, leading to long-lasting results.
- Bellafill: The collagen gel provides immediate volume to the treated area, while the PMMA microspheres creates collagen production over time. The collagen gel provides immediate plumping effects, while the PMMA microspheres stimulate the production of new collagen, which helps to maintain long-lasting volume in the treated area.
- Radiesse: Radiesse is a dermal filler that is specifically designed to address volume loss in the face. The main component of Radiesse is calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres that provide immediate volume by filling in areas where volume loss has occurred due to aging or other factors. In addition to its immediate volumizing effect, Radiesse also stimulates collagen production in the skin that helps maintain skin elasticity and firmness.