Treating Facial Volume Loss After Weight Loss
Why the Face Changes
The face keeps its shape through fat compartments supported by bone and ligaments. Significant weight loss, whether through lifestyle changes, GLP-1 medications, or surgery, reduces those compartments along with the rest of the body, and faster loss shows in the face sooner.
Restoring Volume
A hyaluronic acid filler adds new volume, and you see the result at the appointment. Sculptra® and Radiesse® are biostimulators: your own body produces the volume as collagen rebuilds, which suits volume change across larger areas of the face. Some plans use one, some use both, and your provider will recommend which fits your goals.
When We Refer You to a Specialist
Injectable treatment restores volume and support in the face. Where significant skin laxity is the primary concern, in the face or elsewhere on the body, surgical or dermatologic care outside our practice may serve better, and your provider will refer you to the right specialist.
Treating Facial Volume Loss After Weight Loss: common questions
Is facial change on a GLP-1 medication expected?
Weight loss reduces facial fat along with the rest of the body, and faster loss shows in the face sooner. Bring your medication history to the consultation.
Do you treat skin changes elsewhere on the body?
Our practice treats the face. Where the main concern is skin laxity, in the face or elsewhere, your provider will refer you to surgical or dermatologic care that fits.
Schedule your visit with a licensed provider.
Board-certified physicians and physician assistants, at our Scranton office. Text or call 570-507-1451.