For the last decade, Hyaluronic Acid (HA) fillers have dominated the aesthetic industry. They are excellent at what they do: attracting water and adding immediate volume. But the conversation in elite aesthetic circles is shifting. We are moving from an era of "filling" to an era of " regeneration ."
Congratulations. You’ve put in the work, prioritized your health, and hit your weight loss goals. Whether through diet, exercise, or the support of GLP-1 medications (like Semaglutide/Tirzepatide), losing weight is a transformative journey for your body. However, many of our patients in Redondo Beach notice an unexpected side effect: while their body looks stronger and leaner, their face can look tired, gaunt, or older. In the media, this is often sensationalized as "Ozempic Face." At Uplifted Aesthetics, we view it simply as a volume deficit —a natural biological response to weight loss that has a clear, non-surgical solution. Why does my face look older after weight loss? Rapid weight loss often depletes essential fat pads in the cheeks and temples that provide structural support. This leads to sagging skin and a hollow appearance. The Fix: A combination approach is best. We use structural fillers (like Voluma or Radiesse) to replace lost bone/fat density and skin tightening (like Pixel8 RF or PDO Threads) to snap the skin back into place.
We all set goals for health and weight loss when the new year approaches. If you’ve struggled to meet those goals in the past despite your best efforts, we want you to know something important: It's not your fault. The roadblocks to weight loss are often not a failure of willpower, but rather complex underlying metabolic and hormonal issues that traditional diets can’t fix. At Uplifted Medical Aesthetics in Redondo Beach, we believe that real, sustainable change IS possible when you use science to address these biological hurdles. There is absolutely no shame in using medical support to get past that initial struggle and reclaim your health.