Treatments for facial volume loss
10–20 min typical treatment time
Doctor-led, surgery-free
Completely personalised results
All-inclusive pricing & ongoing support
Non-surgical treatment to restore facial volume, targeting hollowness and flattening that develops with age. We rebuild structure and support to redefine your natural facial contours.
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When you no longer see yourself in the mirror
Reclaim facial contours the medical way.
The quiet effort of compensating
Volume loss can lead to adjusting angles, avoiding certain lighting, or relying on makeup to compensate for hollowness and shadows.
Natural methods don't fix structure
Facial exercises and gua sha relax muscles and reduce fluid, but they don't rebuild structure. True refinement targets the cause.
This isn’t about change, it’s about preservation
It’s about looking refreshed, rested, and like yourself, all while preserving natural expression and identity.
The Undetectable Standard™
Our clinicians personalise your plan using our 3-Pillar Framework™. You look refined, not like you had a treatment.
Treatment info
Goals
Suitability
Preparation
Aftercare
Results
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Temples
Volume loss in the temples can create hollows and shadows, affecting the balance and contours of the upper face.
Upper eyelids
Upper eyelid volume reduces over time, resulting in hollowness, sunkenness, and an A-frame deformity.
Nose
Changes in bone and cartilage result in nose tip drooping, and the development of bumps and crookedness.
Under eye
Under-eye volume loss can lead to dark circles, hollowness, and the appearance of eye bags.
Cheeks
Cheek contour and volume, whether naturally flat or declining with age, can affect the definition and fullness of the mid-face.
Nasolabial folds
Nasolabial (nose-to-mouth) folds develop as the skin loses collagen and elastin, and underlying facial volume declines.
Marionette lines
Marionette (mouth-to-chin) lines develop as the skin loses collagen and elastin, lower facial muscles tighten, and structural volume decreases.
Lips
Lip volume reduces over time, leading to thinning, involution, and a loss of definition.
Jawline
With declining facial volume, the jawline typically becomes undefined and heavy as jowls and sagging develop.
Chin
As we age, volume in the lower face decreases, causes recession of the chin and a loss of profile balance.
Temples
Volume loss in the temples can create hollows and shadows, affecting the balance and contours of the upper face.
Upper eyelids
Upper eyelid volume reduces over time, resulting in hollowness, sunkenness, and an A-frame deformity.
Nose
Changes in bone and cartilage result in nose tip drooping, and the development of bumps and crookedness.
Under eye
Under-eye volume loss can lead to dark circles, hollowness, and the appearance of eye bags.
Cheeks
Cheek contour and volume, whether naturally flat or declining with age, can affect the definition and fullness of the mid-face.
Nasolabial folds
Nasolabial (nose-to-mouth) folds develop as the skin loses collagen and elastin, and underlying facial volume declines.
Marionette lines
Marionette (mouth-to-chin) lines develop as the skin loses collagen and elastin, lower facial muscles tighten, and structural volume decreases.
Lips
Lip volume reduces over time, leading to thinning, involution, and a loss of definition.
Jawline
With declining facial volume, the jawline typically becomes undefined and heavy as jowls and sagging develop.
Chin
As we age, volume in the lower face decreases, causes recession of the chin and a loss of profile balance.
Why Cosmetic Connection?
Our focus is on thoughtful, measured assessments and personalised clinical plans, ensuring your treatment is guided by medical expertise.
Our process ensures you’re a good fit for treatment before you commit.
Every recommendation is completely tailored to your anatomical baseline and desired result.
Refine your looks without the risk, cost, or extended downtime of surgery.
Our treatment options are based on strong clinical evidence, and a proven track record or efficacy and safety.
Our all-inclusive, flat-fee pricing structure ensures your clinician is focussed entirely on your result, not the amount of product used.
The role of volume & structure in appearance
The appearance of the human face is built on a balance of bone, muscle, fat, and skin. Over time, natural processes, genetics, and lifestyle factors can cause changes in facial volume and structure. This leads to hollowing, sagging, and a loss of definition.
Modern non-surgical medicine offers potential solutions for facial volume and structure loss without surgery. These treatments typically focus on adding volume, defining contours, and supporting skin quality.
The science of facial ageing
Structural foundations
The face is supported by a framework of:
- Bone – provides the scaffolding for projection and contour.
- Deep fat pads – add softness and fullness.
- Muscles – animate the face and influence expression.
- Skin – the visible surface, affected by elasticity, hydration, and environmental exposure.
With time, each layer undergoes predictable changes. Bone remodels and recedes, fat compartments shrink or shift, and skin becomes thinner. This cumulative effect manifests in things such as sagging cheeks, hollow under-eyes, decreasing jawline definition, and deeper folds.
Key areas affected by volume loss
- Cheeks
- Temple
- Under-eyes
- Lip
- Jawline & Chin
How treatments for facial volume and structure work
Our appearance depends on the way the skin drapes over the underlying fat and bone structure. Some people lack natural structure in certain parts of their face. Others lose structure with time and weight-loss.
Treatments for facial volume and structure add support to the skin. This may increase definition, contour and lift, and reduce visible skin wrinkles and folds, hollowness and sagging.
Non-surgical addition of facial volume
Modern treatments focus on strategic, precise changes, targeting the areas that require structural refinement based on personal aesthetic preferences and concerns.
Treatment targets (Mechanisms)
Depending on your suitability, different approaches are tailored to different structural needs:
- Volume – targeting areas where natural fullness has diminished.
- Contour refinement – defining the jawline, chin, and cheekbones.
- Support & lift – providing subtle upward repositioning of descended tissues.
- Balance & proportion – harmonising facial features in accordance with your personal aesthetic preferences.
- Skin quality – increasing hydration and elasticity for a smoother surface.
Potential benefits of facial volume & structure treatments
When carefully planned and performed, these treatments aim to:
- Balance facial proportions
- Lift and support sagging tissues
- Reduce shadows and hollows
- Define natural facial contours
- Maintain expressiveness while balancing features in line with your preferences
- Delay the need for surgical procedures
What is facial sculpting and volume restoration treatment?
Over time, natural skin molecules called collagen and hyaluronic acid begin to break down. This leads to visible changes often associated with ageing, such as sagging skin, volume loss, deep folds and lines, and hollowness.
Facial sculpting consultations aim to address concerns caused by facial volume loss, often targeting the cheeks, temples and jawline. This is done with injections, which means you don’t have to have surgery.
What are dermal enhancements for the face?
Dermal enhancements restore volume by adding support and structure where it’s injected. It aims to erase deep folds and grooves, hydrate the skin’s deeper layers and restore volume to hollowed or sunken areas caused by the ageing process or weight loss.
Dermal enhancements draw on the science of one of our skin’s naturally occurring structural sugar molecules, hyaluronic acid (HA).
Enhancements can be used to augment facial features, such as emphasising cheekbones, projecting and defining the chin & jawline, or even contouring the shape of your nose.
Treatments are designed to be non-surgical and delivered within a short appointment, typically less than 30 minutes. Results are typically noticed immediately, but you should allow a few days for swelling to subside.
Customising the treatment
Every face ages differently. Genetics, gender, lifestyle, and even sleeping position influence facial volume. That’s why personalised consultation is essential.
At Cosmetic Connection, each plan is designed around:
- Age-related changes – addressing areas most affected by natural changes.
- Individual proportions – balancing features to create harmony aligned with your personal preferences.
- Personal goals – whether subtle refreshment or structural changes.
Male vs female approaches
Male
Male facial structure typically considers the following:
- Jawline definition
- Chin projection
- Straight, flat cheek contours
- Conservative volume in lips
Female
Female facial structure typically considers the following:
- Increasing mid-face fullness
- Full, soft lips
- Soft jawline transitions
- Smooth under-eye contours
Safety & precision
Non-surgical structural treatments are highly advanced and require expertise. The face is complex, with critical blood vessels and nerves. For this reason, treatments should always be performed by trained medical professionals with a detailed understanding of anatomy.
The treatment process
Undergoing non-surgical treatments for facial volume and structure is more than just a single appointment. It’s a carefully designed journey that begins with a comprehensive understanding of your face, your concerns, and your goals.
1. Personalised Consultation
The process always starts with a detailed consultation. During this session, your clinician examines the structural elements of your face — including bone support, fat distribution, skin thickness, and symmetry. They will discuss your concerns, and what changes you would like to see.
This stage is not about recommending a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, it’s about designing a plan that reflects your preferences. Some people prefer subtle changes to hollow areas, while others may wish to see more pronounced results in areas like the chin and jawline.
2. Designing the treatment plan
Your clinician then outlines a tailored plan. This may include:
- Identifying priority areas based on your concerns (e.g., mid face support vs chin projection).
- Sequencing treatments — sometimes gradual staging is more aligned, especially for people who want a conservative change.
- Discussing expected changes, downtime, and maintenance.
3. Treatment session
Most procedures are completed in under 30 minutes. A topical numbing agent or local anaesthetic may be used for comfort. The treatments involve various methods, targeting areas that lack or have lost structure and volume.
The approach is generally to recreate structural balance: adding lift where tissues have descended, smoothing transitions between facial regions, and defining contours that frame the face. Patients often notice subtle improvements immediately after the session.
4. Aftercare & recovery
Following treatment, minor redness, swelling, or tenderness can occur, but these are typically mild and resolve within days. Aftercare guidelines typically include:
- Avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol, and pressure on the treated areas for 24 hours.
- Use gentle cool compresses if needed.
Most patients return to most normal activities straight away, but specific aftercare requirements and recovery times may vary depending on your treatment.
5. Ongoing care & maintenance
Results are not permanent — the body naturally metabolises the effect over time. If you wish to maintain your results, repeat treatments will be required, at intervals that vary.
The results
Immediate results
Most patients notice some changes immediately, however it’s important to allow time for any swelling to subside.
Short-term outcomes (1–2 weeks)
Once any swelling or minor bruising resolves, the final results become apparent.
Long-term outcomes (3 months and beyond)
This is the period when results settle further and stabilise. Gradually, the changes soften as the body metabolises the effect.
What other areas can structure & volume treatments be used?
Beyond the most common areas structure and volume treatments address, they can also be used to:
- Reduce static (etched-in) lines affecting the:
- Upper face
- Neck
- Lips (smoker lines)
- Chin (chin crease)
- Lower cheeks (accordion lines)
- Augment body areas
- Adjust facial proportions:
Have questions?
Read the FAQ for general information. For personalised advice, start here.
The steps involved in treatment for volume and structure are:
- The treatment area will be cleaned and marked
- Numbing
- Treatment is performed
- The skin will be cleaned again
- The results will be checked to ensure no adjustments are needed
Treatments for facial volume and structure have mild discomfort which can be reduced with a range of techniques.
So that we can provide pricing information, you need to speak to our clinicians so they can determine if it’s right for you.
Treatments for facial volume and structure typically fade over months to years, depending on specific treatment methods, and personalised lifestyle factors and metabolism.
Treatments for facial volume and structure should not look fake when done conservatively.
Most treatments for facial volume and structure give the final result within days as any swelling subsides.
Treatments for facial volume and structure generally take 2-4 weeks to settle.
After having treatments for facial volume and structure expect some slight redness and swelling.
As any numbing wears off, the treated area may be mildly tender. Bruising can occur, but you can reduce this by applying a cold pack.
It is important to allow 2-4 weeks for the results to settle, at which time you can assess the final result.
You can apply makeup the day after your treatment for facial volume and structure. This is to allow time for the treatment sites to heal over, and so that you can monitor your skin for any signs of a side effect.
You can wash your face immediately after having treatments for facial volume and structure. Be very gentle for 7 days when washing your face.
The timeframe until it is safe to fly after facial structure and volume treatments depends on the flight duration and destination. Generally, domestic short haul flights are ok after 48 hours, while for longer flights or international ones, you should wait at least 7 days.
After treatment for structure and volume, it is best to avoid smoking for at least 48 hours. Smoking and vaping reduce blood oxygen, and impair healing, delaying your recovery and increasing the chance of side effects.
Light exercise is ok immediately after most treatments for facial structure and volume. For more intense activity, you should wait 24-48 hours.
The main side effects of treatments for facial volume and structure are mild swelling and tenderness, which resolve over a few days.
Rare risks include nodules, skin injury, and infection. These will be discussed with you during your consultation.
Treatments for facial volume and structure are a low-risk treatment, but like all procedures, there are potential side effects.
Some side effects of treatments for facial volume and structure treatment include:
- Swelling and bruising
- Asymmetry due to swelling, that usually resolves on its own over 2-3 weeks
- Small lumps and bumps that almost always resolve on their own over a few weeks
There are rare complications of treatments for facial volume and structure that it is important to be aware of. These include:
- Allergic reactions
- Skin injury
- Infections
Treatment for facial volume and structure have not been tested in pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Most clinics therefore recommend against having treatments for facial structure and volume during this time.
The risks of treatments for facial volume and structure are the same around the eyes as they are for other areas.
