Volume Loss Treatments in Los Angeles

Sunken cheeks, deep facial folds and withered hands are just some of the ways volume loss can affect your appearance. Collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid naturally decrease as you age. These important materials are what makes youthful skin firm and smooth. As they break down, your skin may look saggy and sunken. Fortunately, there are a wide range of volume loss treatments in Los Angeles that restore a more youthful appearance. To learn more, please call the practice of board-certified dermatologist Dr. Rebecca Fitzgerald and discuss your skin conditions.

Restoring Lost Volume

Advanced cosmetic treatments in Los Angeles restore volume beneath the skin. There are several ways to do so. Dr. Fitzgerald has the experience and training necessary to determine the very best treatment for you. The main ways to restore lost volume are:

Sculptra. This injectable stimulates the production of new collagen. Sculptra often requires a few sessions, but the results can last two years or longer.
Voluma. This filler is great for restoring lost volume to the cheeks and mid-face. Voluma is also ideal for augmenting the chin. Results can last as long as 18 to 24 months.
Restylane Refyne & Defyne. New hyaluronic gels with enhanced flexibility. Two formulas for corrections around mobile areas of the face.
Restylane Lyft. An injectable designed to mimic the effect of your own hyaluronic acid, Restylane Lyft restores youthful volume to your face. This gel filler is relatively denser than others, so it can be used in deep-plane areas and in the under-eye area.
Radiesse. A wholly unique filler, Radiesse contains tiny “microspheres” of a material called calcium hydroxylapatite. These spheres create a supportive structure on which your natural collagen can grow. The gel gradually breaks down, leaving behind the new collagen.
Restylane for Hands. Your face isn’t the only place that loses volume. Your hands may look withered and aged because of thinning skin. Injections of Restylane Lyft restore more plumpness and volume to your hands, softening the appearance of big veins and tendons.

With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Fitzgerald knows how to assess the structure of your face to plan the right approach to rejuvenation.

Causes of Volume Loss

Factors contributing to fat depletion, and the breakdown of elastin and collagen, include:

Aging
Heredity
Sun exposure
Weight loss
Illness
GLP-1 and Ozempic

Aging is the primary culprit in volume loss. Fortunately, Dr. Fitzgerald can help you restore smoother, firmer skin. She evaluates the comprehensive makeup of your face – including the skin and the underlying structures – in order to determine the best treatments.

To learn more about the volume loss treatments in Los Angeles at the cosmetic dermatology practice of Dr. Rebecca Fitzgerald, please call our experienced staff. Dr. Fitzgerald is proud to serve people from across the region.

Extra FAQs

Why does my face look hollow as I age?

The biggest factor is the loss of fat within the fat pads of the face. Combined with the downward shift of fat pads and bone resorption (Yes, our skulls shrink!), we get a natural hollowing.

Can topical creams restore lost facial volume?

No, topical creams cannot restore lost facial volume.

What are dermal fillers made of, and are they safe?

The most widely used fillers are made from hyaluronic acid gel, which is compatible with the skin. Their safety is what makes them the top selection, and you’ll see different names like Juvederm, Restylane, and RHA as the pack leaders.

How long do fillers last, and do I need maintenance?

Fillers can last up to two years. This applies to the firmer hyaluronic gels like Voluma and Restylane Lyft, as they are denser and placed in less mobile areas.

What is the difference between hyaluronic acid fillers and Sculptra?

Sculptra is a collagen regeneration injectable and not an actual filler. The results you get from Sculptra are gradual as the injected material stimulates the production of new collagen.

Can exercise or weight loss cause volume loss in the face?

You bet! And we see the effects of the GLP-1 medications more and more. Exercise is usually less of an issue, but it certainly can influence volume in the face.

Does insurance cover treatments for volume loss?

Insurance does not typically cover treatments when the volume loss is considered cosmetic, and most is. There may be some instances when medication for HIV patients causes excessive facial lipoatrophy, which some insurance providers will cover or assist with the cost.

At what age do people typically start experiencing volume loss?

Actually, anyone could experience volume loss, irrespective of age. Most people begin to notice the loss of youthful plumpness in their 40’s.

Can skin tightening treatments address volume loss?

Skin tightening, when appropriate, can certainly impact the effects of facial volume loss. If the facial envelope is made firmer, volume loss is less apparent, and if using filler, you’ll need less to get the same amount of fill effect.