VOLUME LOSS

What is volume loss?

Volume loss is the depletion of collagen and elastin, bone and soft tissue. Collagen and elastin keep your skin looking firm and youthful. Bone added a support structure for the soft tissues to adhere too. Ageing reduces the structural supports for our face hence why our appearance changes as we age. This is what can cause our faces to lose volume and cause wrinkles to appear.

FACE CLINIK can help by adding volume back into these areas. They can smooth out wrinkles, folds, and even reduce the appearance of scars from acne or surgery.

Repetitive Facial Movements

  • Every time we make facial expressions such as smiling, frowning, squinting, or raising our eyebrows, the muscles beneath the skin contract and cause temporary folds. In youth, the skin bounces back after these movements, but with age, the skin becomes less elastic.

  • Over time, these dynamic wrinkles—such as crow's feet around the eyes, frown lines between the eyebrows, and forehead lines—become more permanent because the skin’s ability to “snap back” is diminished.

Sun Exposure

  • UV rays from the sun break down collagen and elastin fibers in the skin. Collagen provides the skin with structure and firmness, while elastin helps it maintain its shape and bounce back after movement. As the skin’s collagen and elastin degrade due to UV exposure, the skin loses its firmness and flexibility, making it more prone to wrinkles and sagging.

  • Sun damage is often the most significant contributing factor to premature aging and fine lines. Without proper sun protection, signs of aging can appear much earlier.

Reduced Skin Elasticity and Collagen Production

  • As we age, collagen production naturally slows down, beginning as early as our mid-20s. Collagen is a protein that gives skin its structure and firmness. Elastin fibers, which help skin snap back into place after stretching, also decline with age.

  • This loss of collagen and elastin, along with the thinning of the skin, results in a loss of volume and sagging, allowing wrinkles to form more easily.

Genetic Factors and Lifestyle Choices

  • Our genetics play a significant role in how our skin ages. People with fair skin or certain genetic markers may be more prone to developing fine lines and wrinkles earlier than those with darker skin.

  • Lifestyle factors like smoking, poor diet, chronic stress, inadequate sleep, and alcohol consumption can accelerate the aging process. For example, smoking damages collagen and reduces blood flow to the skin, contributing to fine lines and wrinkles, particularly around the mouth.

What can help reduce these signs of ageing?

We offer a range of advanced treatments to address the signs of aging, tailored to your unique needs. Our team of experienced professionals conducts thorough consultations to assess your specific concerns and goals, ensuring we recommend the most effective options for you.

We pride ourselves on creating personalized treatment plans, recognizing that each patient is different and requires a customized approach. With a focus on delivering optimal results and exceptional care, we ensure that your treatment plan is designed for your individual needs, providing the best possible outcome for your skin and overall well-being.

What is the most common area we see volume loss?

Volume loss is one of the most requested treatments at our Sydney clinic. The mid-face in particular is a very important area on the face that most patients notice first when they start to age.

Increasing volume can be achieved with particular treatments that we offer at FACE CLINIK. We have an experienced doctor and a number of experienced nurses who utilise techniques to achieve desired outcomes.

Cheeks

  • Loss of volume in the cheeks can create a flatter or more hollow appearance. Volume replacement restores a fuller, lifted look, enhancing facial balance and providing youthful contours.

Undereyes

  • Hollows or dark circles under the eyes can make the face appear tired or sunken. Volume replacement smooths this area, reducing the appearance of aging and creating a refreshed look.

Nasolabial Folds (Smile Lines)

  • The lines running from the nose to the corners of the mouth deepen over time. Volume replacement softens these folds, restoring a smoother, more youthful expression

Jawline and Chin

  • Volume replacement enhances the definition of the jawline and chin, improving facial symmetry and creating a more sculpted appearance. This is particularly beneficial for a receding chin or an undefined jawline.

Temples

  • Hollowing in the temples can affect facial symmetry and create a sunken look. Volume replacement restores fullness, enhancing balance and achieving a youthful contour

Hands

  • Aging hands often show thinning skin with prominent veins and bones. Volume replacement adds fullness, reducing visible veins and giving the hands a smoother, younger appearance.

Marionette Lines

  • Lines extending from the corners of the mouth to the chin can create a sagging appearance. Volume replacement smooths these lines, improving the overall expression.

Marionette Lines

  • Restoring volume to the lips enhances fullness, symmetry, and shape, improving their appearance for a more youthful and balanced look.

What areas can be treated?

What is a custom consultation?

We offer multiple convenient ways to book an appointment, whether you're seeking treatment for fine lines, wrinkles, or volume loss. As part of your initial consultation, we provide a complimentary skin analysis, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of your skin's unique needs. You’ll receive a detailed skin report, accessible via a QR code for easy download.

During your appointment, our experienced health professionals will thoroughly review the report with you, taking the time to discuss your specific concerns and answer any questions you may have. Based on this, we’ll create a customized treatment plan designed to deliver the best possible results. Our priority is always your comfort, well-being, and satisfaction, ensuring that every step of your journey is guided with expert care and attention.

What does a consultation regarding volume loss look like?

There are a number of ways you can book an appointment with us. When selecting an appointment whether that be for fine line and wrinkles or volume loss a skin analysis is complementary added to your initial appointment.

You will receive a detailed report of your skin that will be available to download via a QR code. Your health professional will then sit down with you and discuss the areas of concern with the detailed report.