At The Skin Doctor, we see facial volume loss as part of the natural ageing process — a gradual shift in bone, fat, muscle and skin that changes the way light falls on the face.
Our philosophy is not to “fill” the face or chase trends.
We aim to restore harmony, preserve your natural features, and support the deeper structures of the skin, so you look refreshed without looking different.
Every treatment begins with a detailed, doctor or dermal therapist led consultation, because no two faces age in the same way.
A Facial Volume Loss Consultation is a comprehensive medical and aesthetic assessment of the deeper changes occurring in your face.
During your 40–60 minute consultation, your doctor may:
Clinical photographs may also be taken to track progression over time.
This is a holistic appointment, focusing not just on isolated areas but on overall facial balance and structure.
Facial ageing is multi-layered. Volume loss happens across three primary levels:
The epidermis thins with age, hydration decreases, and fine lines appear more easily.
While this layer does not create volume, its thinning can make deeper hollowing more visible.
The dermis contains:
With age, fibroblasts produce less collagen and elastin.
This leads to:
This is where the most significant structural changes occur.
With age:
This redistribution is a key driver of:
Bone is the structural scaffold of the face.
With age, bone subtly recedes along the:
This creates:
Addressing volume loss thoughtfully means considering all of these layers — not simply adding volume to one area.
During your consultation, your doctor may assess:
Flattening, hollowing or descent of the midface.
Loss of width and depth causing a more skeletal or fatigued appearance.
Shadowing, hollowness and thinning of tissues.
Loss of definition from fat pad depletion and bone changes.
Reduced projection, asymmetry or dimpling with muscle activity.
Thinning, loss of definition and flattening of the vermilion border.
Changes in fat distribution contributing to heaviness or folds.
Our approach is conservative, anatomically guided, and tailored.
Based on your consultation, your doctor may discuss:
Treatments that support dermal collagen and hydration, improving the foundation for volume.
These may assist in improving structure and firmness gradually over time.
To refine texture, support dermal thickness and soften etched lines.
For global support and subtle tightening.
Doctor-delivered injectable treatments may be appropriate in some patients to gently restore structure, soften shadows and rebalance proportions.
This is done with a philosophy of minimalism, precision and natural contouring.
All injectable treatments are Schedule 4 medications and performed only after a full medical assessment.
You’ll never receive a “template face”.
Every plan is bespoke.
Your doctor will also give guidance on maintenance and long-term skin strategies.
No treatment permanently stops ageing.
However, a strategic combination of:
can significantly improve the appearance of volume loss and slow progression over time.
Anyone noticing:
A consultation helps determine safe, suitable options.
Risks vary depending on the treatment and may include:
Your doctor will explain specific risks before any procedure.
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Many patients start with a staged plan to ensure subtle, natural progression.
If you’re noticing a tired, hollow or less supported appearance, a Facial Volume Loss Consultation can help you understand what’s changing and what can be safely improved.
We focus on balance, longevity and natural refinement — not dramatic alteration.
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