Facial Rejuvenation After Weight Loss

Facial rejuvenation after weight loss is an important treatment for many individuals who have successfully shed weight. Loose skin, fine lines, wrinkles, and an aged, tired appearance are well-documented effects of rapid and significant weight loss, and this new hurdle may be frustrating for many patients, especially after a difficult weight loss journey. ⁽¹⁾ Fortunately, there are numerous options available to help patients rejuvenate their appearance and enjoy a confident life.

At Channell Wellness & Aesthetics, led by Dr. Patricia Guevara-Channell, we can create a customized rejuvenation plan with simple, non-invasive, and non-surgical procedures to help you achieve the attractive, youthful appearance you desire.

Schedule a consultation today by completing our online contact form. If you have any questions or would prefer to schedule your appointment over the phone, please call our Rancho Cucamonga office directly at (909) 483-1236.

About Facial Rejuvenation After Weight Loss

Weight loss can lead to several aesthetic changes in the face, including sagging skin, loss of facial volume, and visible wrinkles, which can be discouraging for those who have worked hard to improve their health. Facial rejuvenation after weight loss encompasses different cosmetic procedures aimed at restoring a youthful appearance and enhancing facial aesthetics following significant weight changes. ⁽¹⁾ These changes can make one appear older than they actually are or may not align with the improved self-image that comes from achieving a healthier weight.

Our practice is seeing an increase in the desire for facial rejuvenation procedures after weight loss, largely because successful and significant weight loss has become more common through the use of GLP-1 medications. ⁽²⁾ These medications, like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), mimic the hormones that regulate our digestive and metabolic processes. By augmenting these hormone levels and mimicking their effects, patients can feel fuller for longer periods after consuming smaller portions, allowing them to decrease their caloric intake and lose weight more easily. ⁽²⁾ However, while these medications are effective, many people are left with “Ozempic face” or “Ozempic body” after prolonged use, and this can contribute to undesirable appearances.

Lipotropic injections are also popular. These differ from other weight loss medications; instead of reducing calorie intake, lipotropic injections use specialized chemical formulas to target and break down stubborn fat deposits. Your body then removes these fat cells through metabolic and lymphatic processes. While patients do experience weight reduction with these injections, they are more effective at accentuating body contours by reducing fat deposits.

When rejuvenating the face after weight loss, patients have a wide array of options. Dermal fillers can be used to replace lost mass and raise tissues. This can also reduce wrinkles and hydrate the skin. Multiple dermal fillers can be used to perform a liquid facelift. Many patients have also achieved impressive results through laser treatments, which use focused beams of light to heat tissues and stimulate collagen production, leading to increased volume, improved skin hydration, and a youthful appearance.

Benefits

Rejuvenating your face after weight loss offers numerous benefits. When patients receive customized treatments at Channell Wellness & Aesthetics, they regularly experience advantages like:

Candidates

Any patient who is left with aged or sagging facial features after losing weight is eligible for a facial rejuvenation treatment. Candidates should be in good overall health, at or near their goal weight, have realistic expectations for their results, and be willing to follow the preparation and recovery guidelines that their specialist provides. A consultation with one of the experts at Channell Wellness & Aesthetics will help determine each candidate’s eligibility further.

Personal Consultation

The journey toward facial rejuvenation begins with a personal consultation at Channell Wellness & Aesthetics. During this appointment, your rejuvenation specialist will assess your medical history, current facial concerns, and aesthetic goals. An examination of your facial structure, skin quality, and volume loss will guide a tailored treatment plan. The consultation process is essential, as it helps align patient desires with achievable outcomes. With this information collected, our team can help you explore which options are available to you in your rejuvenation journey.

Schedule your consultation today by completing our online contact form. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call our Rancho Cucamonga office at (909) 483-1236.

Preparation

You will receive specific preparation instructions before you undergo your rejuvenation treatments. These will vary slightly depending on the procedures you undergo and your unique medical history. Common steps include discontinuing any blood-thinning medications or supplements, avoiding nicotine and alcohol consumption, avoiding sun exposure and harsh skin cleansers, staying hydrated, consuming a nutritious diet, getting enough sleep, and organizing time away from work or social events to recover. On the day of your procedure, please arrive with a clean face and without any makeup on.

Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are specialized chemical compounds that–depending on the formula–replace volume lost beneath the skin, promote collagen production, help the skin retain moisture, and more, all to create a youthful, healthy appearance. At our practice, two of the dermal fillers we offer are Radiesse and Juvéderm. Radiesse is a dermal filler that contains calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres suspended in a water-based gel. These microspheres stimulate collagen production, which then helps rebuild the skin in the treated area. ⁽³⁾ The water-based gel helps to provide hydration to growing cells while mimicking the consistency of natural tissues. ⁽³⁾ As the Radiesse leaves your body after about two years, the collagen produced by your body will retain its effects. Juvéderm contains hyaluronic acid (HA), which is a naturally occurring molecule in the body that has strong water-retaining properties. ⁽⁴⁾ This water retention leads to enhanced volume in treated areas, eventually replacing the mass lost in deflated tissues. ⁽⁴⁾

Liquid Facelift

A liquid facelift is a specialized and innovative procedure that uses dermal fillers to achieve facial rejuvenation but without the risks and surgical techniques associated with a standard facelift (rhytidectomy). Various dermal fillers are injected into a few locations across the face, offering comprehensive rejuvenation with a quick treatment.

Exion

Exion is an innovative multimodal treatment that combines microneedling with monopolar radiofrequency to enhance the texture and appearance of the skin. This multimodal approach allows for treatment to occur on multiple levels. ⁽⁵⁾ Microneedling will stimulate collagen production by gently puncturing the skin. Ultrasonic and radiofrequency energies will gently heat tissue, also stimulating collagen production and eliminating older cells. ⁽⁵⁾ The implementation of artificial intelligence allows Exion to make adjustments to your treatment immediately, targeting different levels of the skin at a moment’s notice.

Emface

Emface is a non-invasive treatment that uses radiofrequency and high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) frequencies to stimulate muscle contractions. In a 20-minute treatment session, Emface can trigger 75,000 muscle contractions. ⁽⁶⁾ This rapid muscle movement achieves facial rejuvenation by improving muscle tone, strengthening muscles, stimulating collagen production, and reducing fat deposits. ⁽⁶⁾ Emface can effectively reduce fine lines, folds, and wrinkles while also reducing fat deposits on the cheeks, brows, chin, and more.

Laser Treatments

Laser treatments deliver controlled light energy to the skin, which prompts cells to enter new growth cycles and produce new collagen, elastin, and other connective fibers in the skin. ⁽⁷⁾ Signs of aging like wrinkles, sunken areas, and other unwanted features after weight loss are largely caused by a decrease in these growth factors and a loss of volume. In a laser treatment, your specialist will carefully deliver focused beams of light to your skin. These lasers can either be delivered in pulses or a steady stream. In some cases, a dye may be injected into your skin to help absorb light. Lasers can also either be ablative or non-ablative. Ablative lasers target both the epidermis and dermis, while non-ablative lasers only target the dermis, the deeper skin layer. ⁽⁷⁾

Recovery

Recovering from facial rejuvenation depends on the procedure type. Post-operative symptoms may include swelling, bruising, mild discomfort, and tightness. Patients should avoid touching their faces as much as possible. When washing your face, please avoid harsh or abrasive cleansers and only apply gentle pressure. Because these treatments are non-surgical, swelling is not significant. If there is any swelling, it should fade after a day or two. Patients may return to light activities within a week, while intensive activities should be avoided until patients are cleared by their specialists. Follow-up appointments will ensure that you are healing properly and that your results meet your expectations.

Results

Facial rejuvenation after weight loss often yields transformative results. Patients can enjoy a youthful appearance, defined facial contours, and restored facial volume. Scarring is not an issue because these treatments do not require incisions, and the outcomes can last for years depending on the procedures performed and individual factors like age and lifestyle.

Additional Procedures

Many patients will also include Botox injections in their facial rejuvenation treatments. Botox utilizes botulinum toxin to prevent muscle contractions. As muscles are kept relaxed, wrinkles cannot form. Botox injections are particularly effective at treating wrinkles around the eyes, nasolabial folds, along the brows, and more.

Cost of Facial Rejuvenation After Weight Loss in Rancho Cucamonga

The total cost of your post-weight loss facial rejuvenation treatment will depend on the scale of the treatment, the procedures implemented in your treatment, your appearance goals, your medical history, and a variety of other factors. After you meet with one of our rejuvenation specialists, you will receive a comprehensive price quote. Channell Wellness & Aesthetics also offers financing options for our patients.

Schedule your consultation today to begin your facial rejuvenation journey. If you have any questions about procedures, payments, pricing, or more, please call our Rancho Cucamonga office at (909) 483-1236.

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