The Truth About Facial Volume Loss (And What Actually Helps)

Easy fixes for facial volume loss have taken over social media as the use of GLP-1 medications has surged. But how many of those viral solutions actually work?

To separate fact from fiction, we asked Dr. Gina Maccarone, a triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon and founder of The Surgeonista, to explain what really causes facial volume loss as our bodies change and as we age, plus the treatments and habits that can help support collagen, elasticity, firmness, and overall skin texture.

What Is Facial Volume Loss?

According to Dr. Maccarone, facial volume loss is a natural part of aging that goes far beyond fine lines and wrinkles. “While many people think aging is primarily about wrinkles, we also gradually lose facial fat, collagen, elastin, and even some of the underlying bone support that gives the face its structure,” Dr. Maccarone said.