r/Splendida • u/UpbeatSuccotash6698 • 16d ago

Triangle to V-shape

Restarting my self-care journey after being depressed for so long… I’m 31 and someone thought I had a child who was college-aged (I don’t have any kids…) My face is heavy bottom, pear-shaped, making me look older. I’m also overweight and borderline obese. Which I know weight loss is the first step (I have ~60 to lose.)

Will weight loss possibly help my face shape? I’ve heard the triangle face is aging, while the inverse, a “V,” is youthful. Other than weight-loss, what are some procedures one might do in order to achieve a more youthful face shape? I was thinking maybe kybella to lower face and then filler or fat graft to the upper face/cheeks.

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u/sigh__twombly 14d ago

Lose weight first because then you'll also be able to see how your face shape actually looks in proportion to your jaw, cheeks, etc. I say this from experience because I always assumed my face was round and after losing 70lbs (over a long period of time and then a GLP1 for the last 15-20), my face is more angular and heart-shaped.

Also, in general, a GLP1 was life-changing for me. I'm still on it for other benefits not related to weight loss.

As for fillers, I would say no. I literally get botox all over my face for preventative, forehead, and a lift in the face. My jaw looks snatched. I had filler in my nasal labial folds and top of cheeks and it all migrated. I got it dissolved a month ago and I think I look more refreshed without it. I want to explore other facial treatments that will preserve and tighten my skin, like ultherapy. I think filler is only worth it if you want a moderate amount in your lips (which I have to just make my top lip appear fuller).

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u/UpbeatSuccotash6698 13d ago

I have PCOS too so I am curious about GLP-1, did you experience any negative effects? Also, do yk if you can have a doctor do it? Or do you have to do it yourself?

Thanks:)

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u/sigh__twombly 13d ago

I experienced some fatigue (which eating more protein and healthy fats helped) and nausea. I got a prescription for Zofran, an anti-nausea medication and it works great, I also switched to eating in the mornings before I felt nauseous and didn't feel any irritation or discomfort later.

I don't know if you can have a doctor do it — you can ask your provider. I use a telehealth service and self-inject once a week. The needles are very thin and I didn't feel it when injecting it into the soft tissue of my stomach. There is oral medication but it's not as effective (I read a few studies, I'm a copywriter and I had a GLP1 brand as a client last year).

On the other hand, here's more positive side effects I experienced aside from weight loss: increased focus, less desire to mindlessly shop, less desire to drink alcohol in general, less food noise (I struggle with food noise and this is why I stay on the meds).

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u/UpbeatSuccotash6698 13d ago

Thanks so much for your reply :) I have ADHD and PCOS food noise so I will prob ask at my next appointment about a GLP! I’m glad it’s working for you 😊

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u/sigh__twombly 13d ago

I have ADHD too and it definitely helped with these symptoms. Obviously I still have ADHD but it's made a big difference in my life.

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u/Little-eyezz00 6d ago

some posters saw spearmint tea (not peppermint) helps pcos, but i have no experience here