Shallow indents and lines on chin from volume loss - what can help with volume loss?

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Hello, I am 61, skin is generally good, no wrinkles, but I have some shallow indents and fine lines on my chin. I saw plastic surgeons for another matter and brought this up. They all said it’s not due to skin texture so CO2 resurfacing will not help this. They said it’s due to volume loss. Forgot what they said will help ( I was focused on an unrelated matter). Can the kind doctors here suggest? Thank you!

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

Hi,

Thank you for sharing the details and photos—it really helps to understand your concerns. From what you’ve described, the shallow indents and fine lines on your chin are indeed likely related to volume loss rather than skin texture. At 61, it’s common for small areas of fat and soft tissue under the skin to diminish over time, creating subtle depressions or lines even if the skin itself remains smooth.

The most straightforward way to address this is with dermal fillers. Products like hyaluronic acid fillers can gently restore volume, smooth out those shallow indents, and provide a natural lift to the chin area. The treatment is typically quick, minimally invasive, and allows you to see results almost immediately.

Other options that some people consider include autologous fat transfer, which uses your own fat to restore volume, but this is more involved and usually requires a minor procedure.

CO2 or other resurfacing lasers won’t address volume loss—they’re great for improving texture or fine superficial lines, but in your case, adding volume is key.

In short, targeted fillers are usually the most effective and simplest approach to smooth the chin and restore subtle fullness while maintaining a natural look.

Shallow indents and lines on chin from volume loss - what can help with volume loss?

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