How to prevent facial fat loss while losing weight?

I am a 28 year old female. I measure 5 feet and 7.5 inches tall and weigh 152 lbs. I want to lose 15 pounds to look better anatomically, but because I have a very firm facial bone structure. I'm afraid of looking older if I lose weight.

I was wondering, if I lose 15 pounds in the course of 6 months, would that be helpful for preventing facial fat loss? Also, I am concerned about losing fat around the eye sockets.

How to prevent facial fat loss while losing weight?
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A: How to prevent facial fat loss while losing weight?

Peter A. Aldea, MD

You can't influence fat loss in one area over another. As far as losing fat around the eye sockets - that is not exactly what really happens there. With aging the cheek as a unit begins drooping and stops providing cover to the lower lid. As a result, not only is the lower rim of the eye socket revealed, but... more

A: Weight loss from the face

Richard P. Rand, MD

Everybody has their own genetic code as to where they gain and lose weight first.  You probably already know yours at this point in your life.  All we can suggest is that you lose the weight until you like your body and then assess your face.  Your strong bone structure will help you drape tha... more

A: Facial fat loss

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Ahh! This is an excellent qeustion and one we wish we knew the answer to solving. There are certain conditions and medications that are associated with a disproportionate amount of facial fat loss. When we learn why this happens, we may be better able to control it but at this time the answer eludes us.

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