Facial Volume Loss and Definition Treatment in London
Facial volume loss treatment in London replaces support where fat and bone have receded, restoring definition to the cheek, jawline and chin rather than simply adding fullness.
Overview
Understanding facial volume loss
The face does not age by sagging alone. It deflates. Distinct fat compartments in the cheek shrink and descend, and the bone beneath them resorbs, particularly around the eye socket and the jaw.
As that support recedes, the skin that used to sit over it has nowhere to go. The cheek flattens, folds deepen from nose to mouth and mouth to chin, and the jawline loses its edge. Patients often read the result as sagging and assume they need lifting, when what has actually gone is structure.
Replacing that structure with hyaluronic acid restores proportion. Dr Harriet's approach here is to plan across the whole face rather than filling one area in isolation, because treating a single fold repeatedly without reference to the rest of the face is precisely what produces an overfilled look.
Why it happens
What causes facial volume loss?
- Age-related atrophy of the deep and superficial facial fat compartments
- Bone resorption, particularly at the orbital rim, mid-face and jaw
- Descent of the mid-face fat pads under gravity
- Significant or rapid weight loss
- Cumulative ultraviolet exposure degrading dermal support
- Genetic predisposition to earlier or more marked volume loss
Treatment approach
How does Dr Harriet treat facial volume loss?
Dermal Fillers
From £350The core treatment. Teoxane hyaluronic acid restores volume to the cheeks, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, jawline and chin. Dr Harriet plans across the whole face so proportions stay balanced, and guides you on how many syringes the result actually needs.
See treatment detail →Profhilo
£450 for two sessionsImproves the quality and firmness of the skin covering the restored structure. Volume replacement in poor-quality skin gives a less convincing result, so the two are often planned together as a six-month protocol.
See treatment detail →Anti-Wrinkle Injections
From £250Treating downturned corners of the mouth and the platysmal bands of the neck addresses the muscular pull that compounds the appearance of volume loss in the lower face. A small adjunct rather than the main treatment.
See treatment detail →FAQ
Common
questions
Do I need filler or a lift?
It depends whether the problem is lost structure or genuine skin excess. Where the face has deflated, replacing volume restores proportion and non-surgical treatment works well. Where there is significant skin laxity, filler will not achieve what you want and Dr Harriet will say so honestly.
How many syringes will I need?
That depends entirely on how much volume has been lost. Dr Harriet guides patients on the number of syringes needed rather than selling fixed packages, and she will often recommend building gradually across appointments rather than doing everything in one session.
Will I look overfilled?
Not when treatment is planned across the whole face. The overfilled look comes from repeatedly treating one area in isolation without reference to overall proportion. Dr Harriet assesses the full face and treats to restore balance, working to refinement rather than exaggeration.
How long does volume replacement last?
Filler in structural areas such as the cheeks, jawline and chin lasts longer than in mobile areas, often twelve to eighteen months or more. Your metabolism, the product used and the amount placed all affect the timeline. Dr Harriet will give you a realistic expectation at consultation.
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Dr Harriet Clinics • 1 Orchard Street, UNTIL Marylebone, London W1H 6HJ
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