Can you fix a Diet Face?

[AntoinetteSatterwhite]

Ugh, I didn't even know 'Diet Face' was a thing that existed until I googled - thank you, Daily Mail Femail section - but the incredibly annoying truth is, it's my face right now.

I'm in my early 40s and I've lost 40lb over the past year, going from an overweight BMI to a healthy one. I'm back in my pre-kids clothes! It's been a slog, I should feel great - and I do! - but above the neck, it's like I've aged a decade over the past couple of months. I've lost volume in my face to the point where I look gaunt and lined, especially around my eyes.

Will putting on a little weight restore volume? Or maybe those collagen supplements all over FB? Or should I just accept this is my face now?

Someone IRL suggested I look into Botox and fillers, but I've never had them before and I'm giving them the (crinkly) side-eye.

Sadly I'm sure I am not the first person to lose a load of weight, pat themself on the back then look in the make-up mirror and feel deflated in more ways than one. If you have been in this position, has anything worked well for you?

I also lost 2 stone in the last year and a half and I recently noticed my neck is wrinkly now. Mid 40s. I've been really upping the cream and sometimes it doesn't look too bad and other times it catches me unawares in a mirror.
It's put a dampener on the weight loss for me and I went from feeling fantastic to now hiding neck with clothes and my hands when I go out. I honestly feel my friends have noticed and being too polite :-(

I think I'd try retinol before anything else. What's your skincare like? No potions will reverse ageing but they can freshen up your skin & plump it a bit (temporarily). The only skincare that can tighten and increase collagen is a good retinol & sunscreen. If you can afford it, go to a dermatologist for proper tretinoin. If not, maybe The Ordinary to start with.

Definitely don't try to put some weight back on, give it some time first.

Definitely don't try to put some weight back on, give it some time first.

A couple of pounds will not make you instantly a fat person!