20/02/2026
These are essential if your on a weight loss journey and wanting to preserve your facial volume and skin health:
PROTEIN - Increasing your daily protein intake to 1-1.5g of protein per kg of body weight, is crucial to prevent the loss of lean muscle mass, but also maintain metabolic rate, keep you satiated and ensure proper nutrition 🥑
HYDRATION - Drinking enough water and incorporating electrolytes, helps manage side effects and prevent dehydration from reduced food and fluid intake.
COLLAGEN - Supporting skin firmness and hydration with a high quality collagen supplement. In addition, consider clinic treatments such as microneedling or other collagen stimulating treatments to prevent loss of elasticity and firmness of the skin.
VOLUME CONSULTATION - Book a consultation with your cosmetic nurse and discuss a treatment plan to support your facial structure and volume through this process. Starting treatments early on in your weight loss journey will prevent such a rapid change (shock) to the face.
SLOW AND STEADY - The skin and facial structures are going to respond better when you ease into this journey. This might look like:
- starting at a smaller dose and slowly increasing (as directed by your health practitioner)
- ensuring your nutrition is optimal
- having a team of professionals to support you holistically!
