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Can weight loss of only 10 pounds reduce volume in face?

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ElizabethP8Feb 10, 2020

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.

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Dr. David Gilpin, MD
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Dr. David Gilpin, MD
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Dr. Nima Shemirani, MD
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Dr. Alan B. Brackup, MD, FACS
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Dr. Ali Riza Öreroglu, MD
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Dr. Ali Riza Öreroglu, MD
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Dr. Ajaya Kashyap, MD
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Dr. Ajaya Kashyap, MD
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Dr. Paul Lanfranchi, DO, FAOCOO
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Dr. Paul Lanfranchi, DO, FAOCOO
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Alejandro J. Quiroz, MD
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Dr. Alejandro J. Quiroz, MD
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Dr. Tim Neavin, MD
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Dr. Tim Neavin, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast)
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Dr. Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast)
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