Dermal Filler Areas & Facial Concerns
Understanding why facial changes occur is the first step toward appropriate treatment. This guide explains common concerns — not procedures.
Facial ageing is structural and multi-dimensional. The lines, folds, and hollows that appear over time are rarely isolated problems — they are often symptoms of deeper changes occurring across the face. Effective dermal filler treatment requires assessment, not point-filling.
Understanding Facial Ageing
The visible signs of facial ageing result from changes at multiple levels — not just the skin surface.
Collagen Loss
From our mid-twenties, collagen production declines. The skin loses firmness and elasticity, becoming thinner and less resilient over time.
Fat Pad Descent
The fat pads that give youthful faces their soft contours begin to shrink and descend, creating hollowing in some areas and heaviness in others.
Bone Resorption
The facial skeleton gradually loses volume, particularly around the eye sockets, temples, and jaw. This reduces structural support for overlying tissues.
Skin Quality Changes
Sun exposure, lifestyle factors, and natural ageing affect skin texture, hydration, and ability to recover from repetitive movements.
Common Facial Areas & Concerns
Select a concern to learn why these changes occur and how they relate to overall facial structure.
Why Assessment Matters More Than Area Selection
Patients often arrive knowing exactly where they want filler placed. While this is understandable — we notice specific concerns in the mirror — effective treatment requires stepping back to assess the face as a whole.
A fold or hollow in one location may be caused by structural changes elsewhere. Treating the symptom without addressing the underlying cause often produces disappointing or short-lived results. In some cases, it can create new problems.
Doctor-led assessment considers facial proportions, structural support, skin quality, and how different areas interact. This allows for treatment planning that produces natural, balanced results — not just "filled" areas.
At CosmeDocs, every consultation begins with a comprehensive facial analysis. We believe in explaining what we observe and recommending treatment based on what will achieve the best outcome — not simply fulfilling requests for filler in specific locations.