Losing a lot of weight should be an exciting accomplishment, but you may notice unexpected changes when you look in the mirror. While your body may feel healthier and more comfortable, your face may look older, thinner, or more tired because of lost volume and loose skin. You may be wondering: Can a facelift help address these new, unexpected concerns?
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. David Altamira has more than 20 years of advanced training and surgical experience serving patients throughout the Greater Houston area. Known for his attentive approach and attention to detail, he takes time to understand each patient’s goals and develop personalized treatments designed to enhance their natural appearance.
How Weight Loss Can Change Your Face
Facial fat provides volume and helps support smooth, youthful contours. After substantial weight loss, some of this volume may decrease, particularly through the cheeks, temples, jawline, and lower face.
Depending on your age, genetics, skin elasticity, and the amount of weight lost, you may notice:
- Hollow or flattened cheeks
- Loose skin around the jawline
- More noticeable jowls
- Deeper facial folds
- Sagging through the lower face and neck
- A thinner or more aged facial appearance
Skin stretched for years may not fully contract after weight loss. As a result, reaching your goal weight does not always restore the facial contours you want.
How a Facelift Can Help After Major Weight Loss
A facelift addresses sagging tissues and excess skin in the lower and mid-face. During surgery, Dr. Altamira can reposition underlying facial tissues and remove excess skin to create smoother, firmer contours.
The goal is not to change your identity or make your face look overly tight. Instead, facelift surgery can help restore definition to the cheeks and jawline while creating a refreshed appearance that better complements your slimmer body.
Some patients may also benefit from combining a facelift with a neck lift, eyelid surgery, or facial volume enhancement. Your treatment plan depends on the specific changes caused by your weight loss and your aesthetic goals.
Ideally, patients should be at or near a stable weight before undergoing facial surgery so that additional weight fluctuations are less likely to affect their results.
Restore More Youthful Facial Contours With a Facelift in West Houston, TX
If significant weight loss has left you with loose facial skin or sagging contours, a customized facelift may help your appearance better reflect how confident you feel after your transformation. Call 713-271-9000 to schedule a consultation with Dr. David Altamira and learn about your facial rejuvenation options in West Houston, TX.