Facial Volume Loss
What is Facial Volume Loss?
Facial volume loss is a common sign of ageing that refers to the gradual depletion of natural fullness and plumpness in the face. This process results in a flatter, more hollowed-out appearance and can lead to sagging skin, wrinkles, and a tired or gaunt look. It is a key factor in the overall "aged" appearance of the face, often causing a loss of confidence as the youthful "triangle of beauty" begins to invert.
How Facial Volume Loss Forms
Facial volume loss is a complex process influenced by a combination of internal biological shifts and external environmental factors:
Diminished Fat Pads: The face contains natural fat pads that provide essential support and structure. As we age, these pads can shrink and shift downwards, leading to a hollowed appearance in areas like the cheeks, temples, and under the eyes.
Bone Resorption: The underlying bone structure of the face changes over time. Facial bones, particularly the jaw and cheekbones, can lose density and recede, which contributes to a loss of structural support and a less defined contour.
Collagen and Elastin Breakdown: The skin’s support network relies on collagen for firmness and elastin for elasticity. Production of these proteins slows with age, leading to a loss of skin tightness that is further exacerbated by the underlying volume loss.
Sun Damage: Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation accelerates the breakdown of collagen and elastin, further contributing to a loss of skin volume.
How to Treat Facial Volume Loss
At Home: Jolanta’s Advice
While at-home products cannot fully restore deep structural volume, they are essential for improving skin firmness and hydration to support a plumper appearance:
Hydrating Products: Use serums and moisturisers with Hyaluronic Acid to help the skin retain moisture, which temporarily plumps the surface and makes fine lines less noticeable.
Boost with Retinoids: Retinoid-based products promote cell turnover and boost collagen production over time, helping to improve skin firmness and texture.
Essential Sun Protection: Daily use of a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ is the most important step in preventing further collagen and elastin breakdown.
Nutritional Support: Support your diet with collagen drinks and supplements, alongside a balanced diet rich in antioxidants and adequate hydration to maintain overall skin health.
At SCA Clinic
We offer several advanced, non-surgical treatments to replace lost volume and stimulate your body's natural regenerative processes:
Dermal Fillers: Often considered the "gold standard" for volume loss, Hyaluronic acid-based fillers are strategically injected into key areas like the cheeks, temples, and jawline to replace lost volume and restore a youthful contour.
Profhilo®: This injectable treatment uses a high concentration of hyaluronic acid to bio-remodel the skin, hydrating it from within and stimulating collagen and elastin for a firmer, more lifted look.
Regenerative Medicine: We utilise treatments such as PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma), growth factors, and exosomes to restore damaged tissues through the body’s natural regenerative processes.
RF Microneedling (Sylfirm X): This advanced treatment combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy to provide significant tightening and firming, helping to lift areas with mild volume loss.
Facial Thread Lifts: These provide an immediate lifting effect and continue to stimulate collagen production as the dissolvable threads are absorbed by the body.
For the best results and choice of treatment, book a consultation with Jolanta, Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner, to create a personalised treatment plan.
