Adding Volume to the Face
Over time, facial volume is gradually lost, and the skin can become thinner. With our treatment options, you can add volume to specific areas of the face with personalised treatment steps. An aesthetic treatment for face volume, also known as dermal fillers, can achieve long-lasting results that may be lengthened with maintenance treatments.
Why add volume to the face?
As we naturally lose facial volume with age, it can lead to changes in our facial skin. These changes can include fine lines and wrinkles, tear troughs, a loss of volume in the cheeks, and for some areas of the face to have visible skin laxity.
With an aesthetic treatment for face volume, adding volume to the face can:
- Reduce the appearance of deep lines and wrinkles
- Add volume underneath the eyes to treat tear troughs (when the area underneath the eyes becomes hollow due to volume loss)
- Make changes to the cheek shape and volume
- Reduce the appearance of nasolabial folds
- Adjust the projection, size, and shape of the chin
- Create a lift on/around the eyebrows
For more focused treatments on other areas of the face, strategically adding volume can address:
- Nose shape, such as concealing bumps, creating a straighter appearance or addressing asymmetry
- Lip volume, such as increasing the size of the lips, or making changes to the shape of the lips
When you book a consultation at Sculpted Clinic, we can go over your treatment options and put together a personalised plan that is tailored to your needs. You can discuss your personal goals with one of our experienced team members and receive personalised advice.
Who is suitable for facial volume treatment?
Not all cosmetic treatments are suitable for each person, as there are various individual factors (such as health, unique features and personal expectations) to consider. Aesthetic treatment for face volume should be performed on suitable candidates to raise the likelihood of achieving positive results for the individual and to prevent possible side effects.
When you come into the clinic for your consultation, you will discuss your expectations for the treatment, as well as any health and lifestyle factors that may be important to consider. Your desired treatment area will also be assessed for characteristics such as skin laxity and to assess how much volume may need to be added to work towards your expected results.
Suitable candidates for facial volume treatment (performed on areas of the face, nose or lips) should be in good general health, without a known allergy or hypersensitivity to materials used during the treatment. Conditions such as an active infection in the desired treatment area can mean that the treatment is not a suitable option. Active acne and certain health conditions can also be contraindications to the treatment. We do not typically recommend the treatment for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Since smoking can interfere with the longevity of results, smoking may also be considered to be a contraindication to treatment.
Candidates may need to have good skin laxity for their desired treatment. When it comes to expectations, suitable candidates will have realistic expectations for what can be achieved with their personalised treatment. Candidates should also be able to follow aftercare steps to help support their results and prevent or minimise some possible side effects.
Following some preparation steps can sometimes help to ensure that you are a suitable candidate for the procedure, such as avoiding certain medications or supplements, or quitting smoking. Your consultation will provide you with everything you need to know when it comes to being suitable for a facial volume treatment.
How a facial volume treatment works
One treatment to add volume to the face, nose, or lips can create instant results, that can last up to 12 to 24 months. The results of an aesthetic treatment for face volume will always vary from person to person. Generally, if you want to maintain your results in the longer term, you’ll need to have maintenance treatments, which can be discussed when creating your personalised treatment plan.
Your treatment plan will outline the specific areas of the face that volume will be added to, and how much volume will be added. You’ll be able to discuss further details during your consultation, before your treatment session. Treatments should always be personalised to consider your unique facial features, your personal preferences, and other individual factors such as lifestyle or health factors. Treatment to add volume to the face should be performed by experienced and trained staff. At Sculpted Clinic on the Gold Coast, our team is led by Specialist Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon Dr Raja Sawhney.
Treatments can take about 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the detailed steps of your personalised treatment. You should be able to resume your normal daily routine after treatment.
