I recently lost 10 pounds. I am 5'6" and weigh 125. Since losing the weight my face is not as plump and looks older. Could such a small weight loss really make a difference? If I gained it back, would it go back to my face? I am 51 so I'm wondering if hormonal changes are also at play.
April 25, 2020
Answer: Possible Different people with different metabolisms have tendencies to lose volume/fat in different places in the body when they lose weight. It is possible the face is one of those areas for you. Hormonal changes can also have a role. Fat grafting to the face can be a good option to restore lost volume in the face. It will be best to consult a board certified facial plastic surgeon in person and discuss your goals and options after a physical examination.Hope this helps,Ali Rıza Öreroğlu, MD FEBOPRASEuropean and Turkish Board Certified Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonIstanbul, Turkey
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April 25, 2020
Answer: Possible Different people with different metabolisms have tendencies to lose volume/fat in different places in the body when they lose weight. It is possible the face is one of those areas for you. Hormonal changes can also have a role. Fat grafting to the face can be a good option to restore lost volume in the face. It will be best to consult a board certified facial plastic surgeon in person and discuss your goals and options after a physical examination.Hope this helps,Ali Rıza Öreroğlu, MD FEBOPRASEuropean and Turkish Board Certified Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonIstanbul, Turkey
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April 25, 2020
Answer: Loss of volume in the face Thank you for your question. The short answer is yes, to both questions. Some people lose fat preferentially in some areas, it could be the face for you. You can also have some hormonal changes at play. The best solution for volume loss will be to have autologous fat injections ( I routinely add PRP and antioxidants). Gaining the weight back should not be necessary,Please find an experienced Board certified Plastic surgeon who can examine you and help you with all your concerns. All the best!
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April 25, 2020
Answer: Loss of volume in the face Thank you for your question. The short answer is yes, to both questions. Some people lose fat preferentially in some areas, it could be the face for you. You can also have some hormonal changes at play. The best solution for volume loss will be to have autologous fat injections ( I routinely add PRP and antioxidants). Gaining the weight back should not be necessary,Please find an experienced Board certified Plastic surgeon who can examine you and help you with all your concerns. All the best!
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April 10, 2020
Answer: Weight Loss and Facial Drooping Certainly losing almost 10% of your weight can effect the overall volume of your face. Unfortunately as we get older we lose the quality of our skin and it is more likely to droop with weight loss (versus if it happened 25 years earlier). Thus, some individuals choose to carry a few extra pounds simply because it fills out the face and makes it appear healthier. Once we get into our 40's and beyond, this weight loss and resultant facial drooping starts the process of considering a facelift for many. If you decide to stay at your current weight, it would be reasonable to consider a lower facelift (even if just a "mini/jawline"lift). Volume replacement in the cheeks/midface could be addressed with either filler or perhaps your own fat via a fat transfer procedure. Fat transfer, of course, would be contingent on you having excess fat (to "donate") in an area that is typically harvested (ie lower abdomen or thighs).
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April 10, 2020
Answer: Weight Loss and Facial Drooping Certainly losing almost 10% of your weight can effect the overall volume of your face. Unfortunately as we get older we lose the quality of our skin and it is more likely to droop with weight loss (versus if it happened 25 years earlier). Thus, some individuals choose to carry a few extra pounds simply because it fills out the face and makes it appear healthier. Once we get into our 40's and beyond, this weight loss and resultant facial drooping starts the process of considering a facelift for many. If you decide to stay at your current weight, it would be reasonable to consider a lower facelift (even if just a "mini/jawline"lift). Volume replacement in the cheeks/midface could be addressed with either filler or perhaps your own fat via a fat transfer procedure. Fat transfer, of course, would be contingent on you having excess fat (to "donate") in an area that is typically harvested (ie lower abdomen or thighs).
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