What is Volume Loss?
As we age, the face gradually loses volume and structural support. This can cause certain areas to appear hollow, sunken or less defined, often contributing to a more tired or aged appearance.
At Auraline Aesthetics, our approach focuses on understanding how your face has changed over time so we can restore support and balance in a way that looks subtle, natural and in harmony with your features.
Our medical-led aesthetic clinic in Southampton provides personalised treatments designed to restore facial volume while maintaining natural facial proportions.
Hollow or sunken cheeks
Under-eye hollowing or shadowing
Flattening of the midface
Deeper lines around the mouth (nasolabial folds)
Reduced jawline definition
An overall tired or less youthful appearance
Why facial volume loss happens
Facial ageing is a complex process involving changes in the skin, fat, muscle and bone. Over time, these structural changes can lead to facial hollowing and reduced definition.
These changes often affect areas such as the cheeks, midface, temples, under-eyes and jawline.
Loss and redistribution of facial fat
Fat pads naturally reduce in volume and shift position, which can lead to hollow areas in the cheeks, temples and under-eyes.
Reduced collagen and elastin
As collagen levels decline, the skin becomes thinner, less elastic and less supportive.
Loss of skin hydration
The natural decline of hyaluronic acid can leave skin looking less plump and more crepey.
Bone resorption
Subtle changes in the facial skeleton reduce the structural support beneath the skin.
Ligament laxity
Supporting facial ligaments weaken over time, contributing to sagging and reduced definition.
Treatments for facial volume loss
At Auraline Aesthetics, we take a conservative and regenerative approach to treating facial volume loss. Our goal is to restore structural support and improve skin quality without overfilling or altering your natural features.
A personalised, medical-led approach
Volume loss should never be treated with a one-size-fits-all approach.
At Auraline Aesthetics, we carefully assess your facial anatomy, proportions and skin quality to understand where structural support has changed. This allows us to create a personalised, evidence-based treatment plan focused on restoring balance and supporting long-term skin health.
Our approach is always subtle, safe and tailored to your individual features.
