Best Way to Reverse Sunken Cheek Look Due to Weight Loss and Exercise?

Sunken eyes and cheeks can be a side effect of heavy exercise and as such lower body fat. This can be improved by application of facial fillers or fat grafting. We have found sculptura and Voluma to be our two products of choice. Sculptura functions by stimulation of new collagen formation and it can last up to two years. Voluma is an immediate filler which can last close to two years. Both can result in very natural yet augmented looks.

Thank you for your question. There are options in treating loss of volume in the midface. Injectable fillers are likely the quickest, with fast treatments that produce nearly instant results. You should enjoy your improvement for many months - possibly up to two years for some patients. The next option would be a collagen stimulator like Sculptra, which is injected deep into the dermal tissue to trigger the body to produce more collagen. As collagen levels rise, the midface becomes fuller. Results take up to six months to fully develop, but are extremely natural and can last up to two years.

The final option would be facial fat grafting - where we remove excess fat from an area of the body like the abdomen and inject it into the face. This tends to produce the most durable result, but it can also be the most unpredictable. This procedure should only be performed by an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon to ensure the best possible result. Fillers and Sculptra can be safely and successfully injected by an experienced, board-certified injector.

Thank you for your question. Volume and contouring of the cheeks can be created with well-placed fillers (Voluma, Radiesse, Bellafill) and Sculptra. Implants or fat are alternatives. Botox and radiofrequency can help slim and contour the jawline. Liposuction can help slim the face. Ultherapy, J Plasma and rf treatments can provide skin tightening and lift. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Dear Mychaelp,There are different options depending on the location of the fat lossFor overall fat loss, Sculptra is great because there is minimal to no downtime, and results can last 2+ yearsJuvederm, restylane, and Radiesse are also really great, but you if need large volumes, Sculptra would be better (or fat transfer)When you are ready, please see a facial expert who treats these issues both surgically and non surgically so you can go over all of your optionsBest regards,

Dr. Nima

Member, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Board Certified in Head and Neck Surgery

 

If you have lost volume in your face due to weight loss, there are options available to help you restore fullness. Some of the most popular ways to regain lost volume in the cheeks are dermal fillers such as Voluma or Sculptra. Voluma is a hyaluronic acid gel filler that adds immediate volume, while Sculptra works to stimulate collagen production in your skin, leading to long-lasting results. Fat transfer is another viable option. I recommend having an in-person consultation and evaluation with a board-certified, experienced plastic surgeon to come up with a good treatment plan.