Facial tightening after weight loss – including after weight-loss injections
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Have you lost a significant amount of weight, or are you planning a weight-loss injection treatment in the near future? And would you like to prevent your face from losing its firmness? We can help you restore your contours, rebuild volume, and tighten the skin – at our locations in Düsseldorf and Berlin.
Why weight loss shows first in the face
When weight is lost, the volume of subcutaneous tissue "drains" first from exposed areas such as the cheeks and chin. The already sparse subcutaneous fat in the face is broken down. The skin becomes thinner, loses elasticity and collagen, yet does not fully retract – resulting in excess, loose skin.
The faster the weight loss (for example through weight-loss injections), the greater the risk of visible skin laxity.
Alongside weight loss, a complementary aesthetic strategy is advisable.
Volume and tightening at artethic® in Düsseldorf and Berlin
A combination treatment tailored to the current condition of your skin is very often the method of choice. Examples include:
Volume restoration (fillers and biostimulators)
Hyaluronic acids of varying cross-linking for immediate results
Sculptra® (poly-L-lactic acid) stimulates collagen production and restructures the skin over the long term. A further effective option is "Sculptra thread lifting" – a combination of biostimulation and stabilising threads for rapid results.
Skin tightening with radiofrequency (Quantum RF Face)
Radiofrequency energy penetrates deep into the tissue in a controlled manner, stimulating collagen and elastin and "drawing" the skin back into its contour – particularly along the jawline, the cheeks, and the area beneath the chin. Fat reduction (minor residual deposits) and tightening can be achieved within a single session. At artethic® Dr. Karl Schuhmann & Kolleg:innen, we specialise in skin tightening using Quantum (RF Face and Body). This is one of the most advanced treatments in the field of "non-surgical tightening" in aesthetic medicine. We invite you to read our press report "A new era in aesthetic skin tightening".
A powerful combination
We begin with volume restoration and additionally firm the tissue with Quantum RF. Treatment takes place over several sessions. The advantage of this combination: highly natural results – no "overfilling" of the skin and ideal adaptation to individual skin quality.
Important information
Pronounced excess skin (sagging "skin folds") can only be fully corrected surgically.
Results depend on skin type, age, lifestyle, and the skin's capacity for regeneration.
We recommend top-up treatments after several months to maintain the results.
Prior to every treatment: medical consultation and assessment by a specialist physician.
Your benefits
Newly defined contours, particularly along the jawline
Smoother, more balanced cheeks
Firmer, fresher skin texture
Fewer wrinkles and fine lines
Very little downtime with minimally invasive treatments
Frequently asked questions
I am planning significant weight loss (including weight-loss injections). Can I prevent my facial skin from becoming lax?
Only to a limited extent. Weight loss of around 5 kg or more is practically always visible in the face, where the skin is particularly thin. Treatments that strengthen the skin – such as radiofrequency or biostimulators (Sculptra®, PRP, exosomes and MCT exosomes, polynucleotides) – can structurally improve skin quality; however, weight loss will still be noticeable in the face. Once your target weight has been reached, further treatment and the replenishment of hollowed areas (volume treatment with hyaluronic acid) is recommended.
When will I see the first results?
With fillers and skin boosters (also known as liquid lifting), you will generally see an immediate effect. Sculptra® and Quantum RF Face develop their effect over several weeks to months. The skin is structurally strengthened, producing more collagen and elastin. Combination treatments are often the ideal approach. At artethic® Dr. Karl Schuhmann und Kolleg:innen, we provide personalised advice and create a treatment plan with effective combinations tailored to your specific skin condition.
How long do the results last?
This depends on the method used: hyaluronic acid (for which we use a range of different preparations) lasts several months; Sculptra® (biostimulators) one to two years; and with radiofrequency treatments, longer-lasting results are possible depending on skin quality and lifestyle.
Should I expect side effects from the aesthetic treatment?
The nature of any side effects depends on the chosen treatment method and your individual skin sensitivity. With injectable treatments or radiofrequency treatments (Quantum RF Face), side effects are generally minor. These may include temporary mild redness or minimal swelling, which can usually be concealed with make-up. No special measures are normally required, and any unwanted effects typically resolve on their own within a few hours to days.
Can I combine facial tightening with a body tightening treatment?
Combining facial tightening with body tightening treatments (such as surgical abdominoplasty, arm lift, or thigh lift, Sculptra Body, or Quantum RF Body) is possible. As a rule, we carry out these treatments on separate days to allow you sufficient time to recover.
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