Facial Rejuvenation After Significant Weight Loss

Significant weight loss is a major accomplishment that, in many cases, delivers dramatic results. As you shed excess pounds, you reveal the body contours you have worked hard to attain. However, significant weight loss can also cause unwanted side effects, such as lost facial volume and sagging skin which can keep you from looking as good as you feel. Facial rejuvenation, such as a facelift or browlift, can help tighten, eliminate excess skin and help create a facial profile that highlights your new self. 

What Significant Weight Loss Does to the Face 

While weight loss helps eliminate inches around the waist and other areas of the body, significant weight loss can often leave you with unwanted results. Depending on your age and how quickly the weight has come off, your body may not be able to bounce back like it once did, leaving behind excess sagging and drooping skin. The loss of fat volume in the face can also make facial lines, such as marionette lines, more visible. 

What Is a Facelift?

A facelift, also known as a rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to create a more youthful appearance in the face. During a facelift, excess skin is removed, folds or wrinkles are smoothed out, and facial tissue is tightened. In the case of lost facial volume, a fat transfer can help refine facial contours and create a natural, youthful appearance. A face lift can address multiple areas of concern, including:

• Excess, sagging skin
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Deep folds or creases in the skin
• Drooping skin in the cheeks and jawline

What Is a Brow Lift?

A brow lift, also known as a forehead lift or forehead rejuvenation, is a cosmetic surgical procedure that repositions the forehead to raise the brow, reduce wrinkles, and give you a more youthful appearance. During the procedure, the soft tissue and skin of the forehead are lifted to improve the appearance of the brow and the area around the eyes. It’s a popular choice for individuals seeking to address sagging brows and forehead wrinkles.

What is Eyelid Surgery?

Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is a cosmetic surgical procedure that can improve the appearance of the area around your eyes. Eyelid surgery is broken down into two forms: upper blepharoplasty and lower blepharoplasty. 

• Upper Blepharoplasty: This procedure focuses on the upper eyelids. It involves removing excess skin and sometimes repositioning fat to address hooded or droopy eyelids.
• Lower Blepharoplasty: This targets the lower eyelids. It aims to reduce eye bags and tighten loose skin.

What about Non-Surgical Options?

While the surgical procedures we mention above address many facial concerns experienced after weight loss, they are unable to address the hollow, sunken facial appearance that is often very common. In the case of lost facial volume,  non-surgical options, such as dermal fillers, can be used to help restore the lost facial volume and are often used alongside surgical procedures to achieve optimal results. Dermal fillers contain various hyaluronic acid (HA) gel formulas, similar to what is naturally in the body. When the gel is injected into the dermal tissue, it acts as scaffolding, lifting the skin back to its naturally youthful position.

Losing significant weight is a milestone that should be celebrated, but we understand how these changes can leave you hiding your new self. Dr. Drew Davis and his team want to help you celebrate your weight loss accomplishments and help you put your best face forward. Call us today at 916-318-5770 to schedule your consultation and let us help you discover the new you!