Facial volumetry - what does it consist of and what are its effects?

Over time, the face loses its initial oval, among other reasons, because fat tissue moves from the cheeks downward. As a result, the face loses volume and looks older, and the skin becomes flabby and less elastic. For some people, this can be very disturbing and cause complexes. Fortunately, aesthetic medicine offers safe and effective treatments to eliminate these problems. People who want to improve the oval of the face, restore proper symmetry and model the chin and cheeks can opt for a soft facelift or filling with hyaluronic acid or their own fat.

Facial volumetry - what is it?

It is worth knowing that the word volumetrics refers to the alteration of facial features and implies the need for the procedure rather than the activity itself. Nevertheless, in common parlance, the word often appears precisely as the name of the procedure. Facial volumetrics is most often performed using hyaluronic acid (an example of such a procedure is a soft facelift) or a transplant of the patient's own fat. What does facial volumetrics provide? The term is often understood as synonymous with facial modeling without the use of a scalpel. As a result of an in-office procedure, the proper oval of the face can be restored, cheekbones can be highlighted and contours can be evened out. The face after the procedure gains a younger appearance, the firmness of the skin is improved, and wrinkles are shallowed. Not only women, but also men are opting for procedures aimed at changing facial features.

Facial volumetry - what does the procedure look like?

As already mentioned, one of the procedures that can be performed to improve facial features is a soft facelift. It is used to model the temples, cheeks, chin, jaw. It is also used to eliminate the so-called hamsters, or sagging cheeks. Most often this problem is faced by people over 50. Soft facelift allows to obtain the correct proportions and take care of the proper symmetry of the face, as well as shallowing the furrows. After the procedure, the face not only has a nicer shape, but also the skin becomes tighter and better moisturized.

Before the procedure, a thorough assessment of the facial proportions is performed. Then, using a cannula, which is a soft and blunt needle, hyaluronic acid is inserted in the appropriate places. With it, the soft tissues can be given proper volume. You do not have to wait long for the first effects of the procedure, these are visible almost immediately. Full results appear about a month after the procedure (it is a gradual process). The effects of soft lifting last from 1 to 2 years. The procedure is not painful, although a slight discomfort and a spreading sensation may be felt during the procedure.

Volumetrics with fat

A fat transplant, or lipotransfer, can also be performed to improve facial features and gain a younger appearance. The procedure involves taking fat from a selected part of the body and transplanting it into the facial area. It is not painful, as anesthesia is administered to the area designated for fat extraction, as well as a special fluid that shrinks blood vessels. The fat is properly prepared for transplantation, such as by centrifugation. The procedure usually takes about 90 minutes, and recovery is about 7 - 14 days. The effects after fat transplantation are subtle, more pronounced changes can be achieved with hyaluronic acid.

Facial volumetry - for whom?

Facial volumetry is chosen by people who want to maintain a youthful appearance for as long as possible. The use of hyaluronic acid or fat is recommended for, among other things, sunken cheekbones and drooping cheeks. Facial volumetry also works well for reducing wrinkles and getting rid of the problem of sagging skin. In addition, people who have anatomical defects, such as noticeable asymmetry in the facial structure or uneven lips, benefit from the procedures.