What does my face need to regain its fullness after pregnancy?

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The pics posted show my face recently pregnant and now, 10 months later. I know I have lost a lot of weight which I can hopefully gain back, but how can I return my skin to look full and plump again?I had a consult regarding a mini lift but the surgeon said not worth it for me. Sculptra has been great in the past but I'm worried it can't help me now. I feel like I have aged 20 years!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

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 would recommend getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and congratulations on your new baby! Changes that occur after pregnancy can be dramatic, due to the substantial weight changes a woman experiences in just a few short months. In your case, you can restore lost volume to the face through injectable fillers. The filler injections are strategically placed to reduce hollowing and produce definition in areas like the midface and tear troughs. Some fillers last up to two years, giving you long-lasting improvement without significant discomfort or downtime. Make sure you work with a board-certified plastic surgeon who is also an expert injector. While this treatment does not involve surgery, it does require precision and expertise to create the most natural results.

Mitesh Kapadia, MD, PhD · Answer

Volume loss in the face is best treated with filler injections. Adding some volume to your cheeks should perk up your entire face.

Chase Lay MD and Associates - San Jose · Answer

Hello, 
Thank you for your photo and question. There are several treatments that can help volumize and tighten the skin. Ultherapy can help build collagen and tighten the skin. Lasers might be a good option for skin tightening. PDO threads can lift and tighten the skin. Fillers are great for volumizing and Sculptra is also a good option. 
Make sure you go to an experienced provider who can go over all your concerns and help you reach your goal. 
Sincerely,
Sie Thomas, FNP-BC

Chad Robbins, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question and photo's.  I recommend hyluronic dermal fillers or I also inject fat in the mid face and lips for many of my patient's, which is basically permanent and over time, more economical.

Jo Herzog, MD · Answer

I think that a combination of Sculptra and an HA such as restyle Lyft or Radiesse(not HA) would do very well. I think that Sculptra would give you the long lasting background volume that you need most. After using Sculptra you could then decide whether you desire any other filler to "accent" certain areas like cheekbones.

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

Honestly, I think Sculptra would be a great option for you. It is one of my go to fillers when treating pan-facial volume loss.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

You would benefit from facial fillers.  Sometimes, the weight gain and loss as a result of pregnancy can have a significant effect. You are not yet a candidate for surgical intervention. Congratulations on the baby!

Onir Spiegel, DDS, PhD · Answer

A quick and easy solution to adding volume to your face after you've lost weight would be  with dermal fillers  such as  Restylane, Versa, Radiesse, Juvederm, etc.  Different fillers are better for different areas of the face  and this would be a discussion you would need to have with your  injector.  if your weight loss is because of nursing, you would need to wait until you are weaning off your baby. All the best and congratulations, Dr. Onir

Bennett Yang, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for the question and the photos. Aging is a complex process that affects the skin, soft tissue, muscles, and even bone. If you are still breast feeding, you have to wait before undergoing any treatment. Non surgical options for this include fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse, etc.. All are done awake in the doctor's office. You may have some mild bruising / swelling after the treatment. Fillers work great, look very natural, but only last 6-12 months depending on which filler you opt to use. As far as surgery, I would offer liposuction with fat grafting. Fat grafting to the face in my opinion is one of the best ways to restore lost volume. It is actually less expensive than fillers if you consider the fact that 5-8 cc of fat can be added to the cheeks / cheekbones on each side, and after it has healed, the fat lives for years after a treatment, not months. Of course, being healthy, eating well, getting rest, exercise and avoiding smoking / too much sun exposure, etc... are all part of the balance to staying and looking healthy. For some examples, please see my instagram feed: @bennettyangmdBest to you.

What does my face need to regain its fullness after pregnancy?

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