Q&A with Dr. Ray: Dermal Filler After Weight Loss

Dr. Martin Ray, Owner & Medical Director of View Laser Skin Rejuvenation, answers your questions.

Welcome to Q&A with Dr. Ray, our series where leading medical aesthetics expert Dr. Martin Ray answers your most pressing questions about cosmetic treatments and the science behind looking and feeling your best.

Whether you're curious about injectables, laser treatments, or the latest and most effective non-invasive procedures, Dr. Ray brings clarity, expertise, and an empathetic approach to help you make informed choices.

Please stay tuned in the coming months as we explore real patient questions, expert answers, and practical insights — straight from the source!

Our first patient question is about the effectiveness of dermal filler after weight loss.

Question from patient:

“I’ve recently lost over 30 lbs (yay!) and am wondering if dermal filler can address the volume loss in my face and give me a more youthful appearance?”

Answer from Dr. Ray:

“First, congratulations on your weight loss. Invariably, a weight loss like yours also results in loss of facial support in the temples, cheeks, and mid face. This volume loss can sometimes translate to sunken eyes as well as deeper nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and a sagging jawline. Replacing lost facial volume with dermal filler can provide an amazing result.”

In order to ensure balance, your treatment should address all areas of volume loss, which might include the forehead, temples, lateral cheek, mid cheek, mid face, chin, and jawline. Botox can also help by injecting the depressor muscles of the face. Please read this post for more on how Botox and filler work together to achieve a rejuvenated, more youthful appearance.

Finding an injector who understands facial muscle modulation and who will provide a comprehensive treatment plan is a must for satisfying, natural results. A physician-directed skin care program can help restore the health of the skin and ensure the best possible overall results. Laser treatments can also add an amazing dimension to the integrity of the skin.

Finally, I invite you to review this patient story, which includes a couple of short videos and before and after photos. It details our patient's results through her personalized, comprehensive treatment plan at View Laser after she embarked on her own weight loss journey. 

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