Understanding facial volume & contour
Plain-language information about how the face changes structurally over time, why those changes happen, and the unhurried consultations that help you make informed decisions about your cosmetic care.
You must be 18 years or older to book an aesthetics consultation at The Glow Co. Aesthetics.
What changes to facial volume look like
Facial ageing is rarely just about wrinkles. Bone density changes, fat pads shift position, ligaments gradually lose tension, and connective tissue restructures — all of this happens simultaneously, beneath the surface. The common experience of “looking tired” or “my face doesn’t reflect how I feel” is a real structural observation, not vanity. Understanding what is happening — and why — is the first step to making an informed decision about what, if anything, you’d like to do about it.
Why does this happen?
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Bone changes — facial bone gradually remodels with age, particularly around the eye sockets, midface and jaw.
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Fat pad migration — the fat pads that give the face youthful contour shift downward and inward over time.
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Collagen and elastin reduction — the structural proteins that support skin gradually decline from the 20s onward.
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Ligament laxity — small ligaments anchoring facial tissue lose tension with age, changing how the face holds itself.
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Weight changes — significant weight loss or gain can amplify volume changes, particularly in the face.
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Genetics — facial structure ageing is partly inherited; family history often provides clues about how your face will change.
What a consultation can cover
Nurse Lisa begins with a thorough facial assessment and an honest conversation about what is structural, what is skin-related, and what may be a mix. Where appropriate, she will facilitate a discussion with a prescribing medical practitioner about clinical suitability. She provides realistic information about what can and cannot be achieved non-surgically, and her approach is rarely about a single intervention. Conservative, gradual planning is central to the way she works.