After losing a significant amount of weight, you may find that your face appears older and more tired due to the loss in volume. For many, this is a tradeoff that just doesn’t seem fair after all your hard work. The fact of the matter, weight loss can make your face look more aged for several reasons. The good news is there are things you can do to reverse it.
Face “Deflating”
There are many variables that go into what makes a face look young or old, but in general, a fuller face projects the impression of youth. Extra weight in the face can also have the effect of blurring wrinkles and filing out skin that would otherwise sag. So, when you lose excess weight, it can appear as though you’ve suddenly gained wrinkles that weren’t obvious before, or that your face is suddenly sunken in around the cheekbones and eyes.
How to Reverse Premature Facial Aging
Facial aging due to weight loss can definitely put a damper on your weight loss celebrations, but don’t let this spoil your victory. There are surgical and nonsurgical options to help give your face a little added burst of youthfulness and rejuvenation that can leave you looking as great as you feel. A facelift is a surgical procedure that can help to tighten sagging skin and remove wrinkles. Dermal fillers can be another great option, as they can have similar results as a facelift but don’t require surgery.
If you’ve achieved your weight loss goal, don’t let sagging skin and wrinkles overshadow your achievement. After all, maintaining a healthy weight is hugely beneficial for your body, inside and out. Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon if you’d like to explore your treatment options to highlight the new thinner you.
Dr. David Kaufman earned a bachelor of science degree from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, graduating with distinction, the highest academic honor. As an active duty naval special warfare officer, he served our nation for four years, including duty in Operation Desert Storm. He then attended Harvard Medical School, receiving his medical doctor degree in 1996. From there, he entered and completed postdoctoral surgical training in a combined general and plastic surgery residency at Stanford University Medical Center.
A board-certified plastic surgeon and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Kaufman’s diverse surgical experience and skill enables him to choose procedures and techniques to best suit each patient. Consider him and his practice, Kaufman Plastic Surgery, if you are looking for a plastic surgeon in the Sacramento area.
