Will gaining weight replace the need for fillers?

March 20, 2015
Asked By:bigchin12 in New York, NY

I was recently put on a diet by my nutritionist in order to gain weight, because I have always been underweight. My face looks rather gaunt, and my cheeks look a little fat. Since I'm planning on gaining 20 pounds in the next 6 months, will the weight gain plump my cheeks?

Answers (4)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
March 23, 2015

Answer: Weight gain vs. facial fillers

Brett S. Kotlus, MD, MS, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Book a virtual consultation
MOST RECENT
March 23, 2015

Answer: Weight gain vs. facial fillers

Brett S. Kotlus, MD, MS, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Book a virtual consultation
March 21, 2015

Answer: Gaining weight vs having fillers injected

Sheryl D. Clark, MD, FAADBoard Certified Dermatologist
Book a virtual consultation
March 21, 2015

Answer: Gaining weight vs having fillers injected

Sheryl D. Clark, MD, FAADBoard Certified Dermatologist
Book a virtual consultation
March 22, 2015

Answer: Weight gain

March 22, 2015

Answer: Weight gain

FIND THE RIGHT
TREATMENT FOR YOU

Recommended reading

Dermal Fillers

Everything you need to know about Dermal Fillers

  • 90% worth it
  • 1.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $1,300
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
FIND THE RIGHT
TREATMENT FOR YOU
ADVERTISEMENT
March 30, 2015

Answer: Facial fat and weight changes

March 30, 2015

Answer: Facial fat and weight changes