Loss of facial volume is a common sign of ageing that can affect your overall appearance. At our medical spa in Calgary, Arlo Medical Injections, we offer a range of treatments that address the appearance of lost volume. Understanding the causes and available treatments for loss of facial volume can help you decide what is worth considering.
What Is Loss of Facial Volume?
Loss of facial volume refers to the thinning and sagging of the skin due to a decrease in fat, collagen, and other supportive tissues. This can lead to hollow cheeks, sunken eyes, and a more aged appearance. The loss of volume can also cause the skin to sag and create deeper wrinkles and folds.
What Causes Loss of Facial Volume?
- Ageing: As we age, our skin produces less collagen and elastin, and the fat pads in our face diminish, leading to a loss of volume and firmness.
- Sun Exposure: UV rays from the sun can break down collagen and elastin fibres, accelerating the ageing process and contributing to volume loss.
- Weight Loss: Significant weight loss can reduce the fat in your face, which can make it look thinner or more hollow.
- Lifestyle Factors: Smoking, poor diet, and lack of hydration can also contribute to the premature ageing of the skin, leading to volume loss.
Available Treatments for Loss of Facial Volume
At Arlo Medical Injections, the options we can discuss for facial volume are:
- Dermal Fillers: Fillers are injected into the skin to add volume, soften wrinkles, and support facial contour. Treatment is quick, some change is visible right away, and final results settle over the following weeks. The effect is temporary and fades gradually.
- Sculptra: Sculptra is an injectable that stimulates collagen production over time. Change appears gradually across a course of treatment rather than straight away.
- Visage Excellence Thread Lift: A thread lift uses threads to lift and reposition sagging skin along the face and jawline. It lifts and repositions tissue rather than adding volume, so it is sometimes discussed alongside a filler rather than instead of one.
Surgical fat transfer is another option some patients consider for facial volume, though it is not a treatment we perform directly. It is a different procedure, with different results, recovery, and risks. Dermal fillers and Sculptra are non-surgical alternatives, and we are happy to talk through how they differ at your consultation.
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Contact Arlo Medical Injections for Loss of Facial Volume Treatment
If you are experiencing loss of facial volume, Arlo Medical Injections is here to help. Our registered nurse injectors will create a personalised treatment plan for your face. Call us today at (825) 736-2756 or book an appointment online to learn more about our treatments for loss of facial volume. Book a consultation and we will talk through what is realistic for your skin. Results vary from person to person. Suitability, expected outcomes, and risks are reviewed at your consultation.
