Why Filler Isn’t Always the Fix After Weight Loss (Video)

In this 63 second video, Lily Zelaya, RN, Aesthetic Nurse Injector at Express Med Spa, explains why facial aging after GLP-1 weight loss often involves both lost facial fat and looser skin. Rather than rushing into dermal filler for every concern, she outlines how radiofrequency microneedling, Radiesse biostimulation, strategic filler, Botox, and daily medical-grade skincare work together to help your face look rested and natural again.

Read the full guide: Facial Aging After Weight Loss: When to Use RF Microneedling, Radiesse, Filler, and Botox

Video Transcript

Nobody talks about this part of losing weight on a GLP-1. You’re essentially losing weight, but your face is looking older. Let’s talk about why and what we can actually do about it.

So when we lose weight, we can also lose good facial fat, which can make our cheeks look more hollow and our skin appear looser, and the fine lines and wrinkles more noticeable. But really, here’s the thing. Not every concern needs filler.

Radiofrequency microneedling can help improve skin quality, firmness, and texture. While Radiesse can stimulate collagen production, it will also improve certain areas of facial support. Strategically placed filler can restore volume, while Botox will help to soften expression lines.

And a good skincare routine? Well, I would recommend that for everybody. Utilizing skincare that’s going to improve skin quality, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and support collagen production.

So it’s really important to know what to treat, when to treat it, and not necessarily rushing to just do filler. The skin and the skin quality needs some love as well. Because essentially, we want to make you feel like yourself again. Save this video if you are on your weight loss journey.

Read the full guide on facial aging and skin laxity after weight loss