Why does the face lose volume over time?

The face inevitably loses volume over time. Several factors are involved.

First of all, as we age, the adipose tissue in the face tends to diminish. Subcutaneous fat normally provides structural support and helps maintain a youthful appearance. But it gradually reabsorbs, leading to a loss of volume in certain areas of the face. This loss accentuates the appearance of wrinkles, hollows and bony protrusions.

Secondly, skin aging is mainly due to the loss of collagen and elastin, essential proteins that maintain skin firmness and elasticity. This loss of structural support also contributes to the loss of facial volume and the appearance of wrinkles.

Facial bones can also undergo bone resorption with age. Bones lose volume and density. Facial features, often the cheeks and cheekbones, sag.

Finally, blood circulation in the face is gradually impaired. This poor vascularization leads to a reduction in collagen production.

Of course, all these natural phenomena vary from person to person. Certain aggravating factors, such as excessive sun exposure, smoking or stress, can accelerate the symptoms of skin aging.

Fortunately, there are various aesthetic medicine treatment options for restoring lost facial volume, including lipofilling.

What is lipofilling in cosmetic surgery?

Lipofilling, also known as lipostructure, is the aesthetic treatment of choice for overall rejuvenation of the face, especially when combined with an oval and neck lift or blepharoplasty. Above all, lipofilling is the best solution for permanently filling in depressed areas and wrinkles.

Lipofilling is often volumizing: it involves extracting fat from the patient, which is then subtly reinjected into a depressed area. It helps restore facial volume. Volumizing lipofilling is generally applied to dark circles, hollow eyes, temples, cheeks and cheekbones. It is also effective for filling wrinkles: nasolabial folds, wrinkles around the mouth and crow’s feet.

When can aesthetic medicine recommend anti-wrinkle lipofilling? (for overall rejuvenation)

Anti-wrinkle lipofilling is usually recommended for even facial rejuvenation. It is then performed at the same time as volumizing lipofilling, blepharoplasty or an oval and neck lift.

For overall facial rejuvenation, lipofilling is recommended for several other reasons:

• Restore lost volumes
• Rejuvenate facial features by restoring fullness to key areas
• Improve skin texture by stimulating collagen and elastin production

Anti-wrinkle lipofilling significantly improves skin quality and reduces the appearance of wrinkles and scars.

Of course, the decision to opt for anti-wrinkle lipofilling must be taken in consultation with a qualified aesthetic physician. From the outset, Dr Hayot assesses your individual situation, needs and expectations. Every day, he perfects this technique, which today offers considerable potential for compensating for fat loss and filling in wrinkles and dark circles.