Facial volume consultation in Oakleigh

Ageing can change several layers of facial structure, including bone, fat and skin, while substantial weight loss can also alter facial fullness. Facial ageing involves changes in bone, fat and skin.

Some people have naturally lean cheeks or temples. An older photograph of yourself can help show whether you are noticing a change or a feature you have always had.

A hollow is an inward dip in the outline of the face. Loose skin is skin that has become less firm and may gather or hang lower. You can have both, which is why adding fullness is not automatically the answer to a sagging cheek or jawline.

Corey looks at the contour from the front and side, how the skin sits and what changes when you smile. The practical question is whether the concern is mainly fullness, skin position, movement or a combination, and which part could reasonably change. Read the cheek-volume consultation for the more specific cheek-only questions.

No. Moisturiser can hold water in the skin and make fine lines look less noticeable, but it does not replace fat beneath the cheeks or change the shape of facial bones. It may help dry-looking skin without changing a deeper hollow.

A cream that improves skin texture is doing a different job from addressing a change in facial contour. The American Academy of Dermatology explains the limits of creams for sagging skin.

A modest change can be the goal, with clear limits on what you want to keep. For example, you may want a hollow to look less pronounced without making your cheeks look rounder or changing your familiar face.

Those aims may conflict: changing one contour can affect how the surrounding features look. Outcomes vary from person to person. Corey should explain whether your goal is realistic within the limits you have set before you decide to proceed.

Yes. Fullness in one area can sit beside a hollow or shadow in another. For example, a puffy lower eyelid can make the groove beneath it look deeper; the lower eyelid and upper cheek are neighbouring facial regions. That does not mean the whole area needs more fullness.

If bags or dark circles are your main concern, read the guide to a tired-looking face. Swelling needs a different explanation from a long-standing facial hollow.

You can ask for advice now, but ongoing weight loss can keep changing your facial shape. Waiting until your weight is more stable may make a cosmetic decision more predictable. It does not mean you need treatment once your weight settles.

If you are losing weight without trying, see your GP first. A new hollow should not distract from finding out why your weight is changing.

Say where and when you were treated, what was used if you know, and what has changed since. Previous treatment can affect the shape, feel and interpretation of the area. Bring records if you have them; do not guess if you are unsure.

New puffiness, a lump or unevenness after treatment needs a review before deciding on further care. See reviewing previous cosmetic care for the questions to bring.