Facial ageing isn't just about wrinkles—it's largely about volume loss. From our mid-20s, we lose facial volume each year as fat pads shrink and descend, bones resorb, and collagen diminishes. This creates hollow cheeks, deepened folds, jowls, and an overall tired appearance. At Forever Facial Aesthetics, we restore this lost volume strategically to lift, contour, and rejuvenate naturally.
- Addresses cheek hollowing and midface descent
- Non-surgical lifting and contouring
- Immediate, natural-looking results
- Stimulates collagen for lasting improvement
- Strategic placement restores youthful proportions
- Results lasting 12-18 months
Understanding Facial Volume Loss
Youthful faces have evenly distributed volume—full cheeks, smooth contours, and defined structure. Ageing disrupts this balance. Fat pads that once sat high on the cheekbones descend and shrink. Bone resorbs, particularly around the eyes and jaw. Skin loses elasticity and begins to sag. The result is hollow temples, flattened cheeks, deepened nasolabial folds, and the formation of jowls.
The Cascade Effect
Volume loss doesn't happen in isolation—it creates a cascade throughout the face. When cheek volume descends, nasolabial folds deepen and jowls form. Temple hollowing makes the upper face look gaunt. Lip volume loss ages the entire lower face. Understanding these interconnections allows us to treat strategically, addressing root causes rather than just symptoms.
Our Volumetric Approach
We use premium dermal fillers to restore volume precisely where it's been lost. Strategic placement in the cheeks can lift the entire midface. Temple filling restores upper face fullness. Jawline treatment recreates definition lost to bone resorption. For overall skin quality, Profhilo stimulates collagen while providing subtle volumisation. The combination creates natural, comprehensive rejuvenation.
The Liquid Facelift
Strategic volume restoration can achieve remarkable lifting effects without surgery—often called a 'liquid facelift.' By replacing volume in key structural areas, we create support that lifts descended tissues, softens folds, and restores youthful contours. Results are immediate yet natural, avoiding the operated look. For many patients, this non-surgical approach delivers the rejuvenation they seek.
Recommended Treatments
Dermal Fillers
The gold standard for volume restoration. Immediate lifting and contouring that restores youthful facial proportions.
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Bio-remodelling that improves skin quality and provides subtle volumisation through collagen stimulation.
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Regenerative treatment that stimulates tissue repair and improves skin quality from within.
Learn More →Frequently Asked Questions
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Dermal fillers work by replacing lost volume in key structural areas. When we restore volume to the cheeks, for example, it provides support that lifts the entire midface, reducing nasolabial folds and early jowling. This 'scaffolding effect' creates lifting without cutting. While not a replacement for facelift surgery in severe cases, it's remarkably effective for mild to moderate sagging.
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Not when done correctly. Dr. Phillips uses conservative amounts and strategic placement to restore age-appropriate volume. The goal is natural rejuvenation—looking like a refreshed version of yourself, not obviously filled. We replace what's been lost rather than adding excess. Most patients' results go undetected as 'work'; people simply think they look well.
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This varies significantly based on the degree of volume loss and areas being treated. A subtle cheek enhancement might use 1-2ml, while comprehensive volumisation addressing cheeks, temples, and jawline might require 4-6ml or more over multiple sessions. Dr. Phillips will assess your needs during consultation and provide a personalised treatment plan with cost estimates.
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Results typically last 12-18 months, depending on the areas treated and products used. Cheeks and jawline, with less movement, tend to retain filler longer than mobile areas. Profhilo results last 6-9 months. We recommend maintenance treatments before results fully fade to maintain consistent rejuvenation rather than cycling between refreshed and aged appearances.
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Volume loss typically becomes noticeable in the mid-30s to 40s, though genetics play a significant role. There's no 'right' age—treatment is appropriate whenever volume loss bothers you. Starting earlier often means less product is needed, and maintaining volume is easier than restoring significant loss. During consultation, Dr. Phillips will assess your needs honestly and recommend appropriate timing.