Facial Contouring & Volume Loss Treatment in Mankato
Your Features. Thoughtfully Balanced.
Facial volume changes can affect the cheeks, lips, chin and jawline. At The Skin Clinic in Mankato, facial contouring begins with an assessment of your proportions, skin quality, health history and goals.
Your options may include hyaluronic acid fillers, Sculptra, Radiesse or selected device treatments. Each works differently. We explain what may help, what it cannot do, and the timing, recovery and cost involved.
You do not need to choose a product or number of syringes before your consultation. Start with what you want to improve.
TREATMENT TIME
20-60 minutes
recovery
Varies by treatment
results timeline
Product dependent
maintenance
Individualized plan
Restore fullness, definition, and confidence.
Your concerns
Changes in Volume, Contour or Skin Support
A flatter cheek, less defined jawline or change in facial fullness can have several causes. Volume, skin laxity and muscle activity are different concerns and may need different approaches.
We assess the whole face before recommending treatment, including whether an injectable or device is appropriate.
Our approach
Assessment Before Added Volume
We review facial proportions, skin quality, medical history and previous treatments. The plan may focus on one concern or use several approaches over time.
You’ll understand the proposed areas, product or device, alternatives, recovery and investment before deciding.
Your care team
Know Who Is Guiding Your Plan
The Skin Clinic was founded by Heidi Hermel, CNP. Our injectable team includes Rachel Harding, RN, BAN, and Lori Hogue, RN, BSN.
Meet our providers and discuss who will perform your recommended treatment, expected outcomes and follow-up.
Is this right for you?
Begin With Your Goals
Consultation may help if you want to review facial volume changes, lip definition, cheek or chin proportions, or changes following weight loss.
We consider your anatomy, medical history, medications and previous procedures. Results vary, and some concerns may need another treatment approach.
What Is Facial Balancing?
Proportion Begins With Your Own Features
Facial balancing considers the relationship between the cheeks, chin, jawline and lips. The goal is a plan that fits your face and the amount of change you want.
Selected filler placement may address volume or contour. Skin laxity and texture may call for a different approach. More product is not automatically the right answer.
For muscle-related expression lines, explore Botox and wrinkle relaxers. For a broader comparison, review injectable options.
Facial Volume Changes After Weight Loss
A Plan for Your Face as Your Body Changes
Weight changes can affect facial fullness and make some hollows or folds more noticeable. The right approach depends on what has changed and whether your weight is still changing.
We assess volume, skin quality and facial proportions before discussing fillers, biostimulators or device treatments. Treatment can be phased around your priorities.
Your facial consultation can complement your broader weight management and wellness plan.
Facial Contouring & Volume Restoration Treatment Options
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Dermal Fillers
Target Selected Volume & Contour Concerns.
HOW IT FITS: Hyaluronic acid fillers add volume or refine selected contours. We assess the cheeks, chin, lips, jawline and supporting facial proportions before recommending areas or amounts.
TIMING: Changes may be visible immediately, but early swelling can affect the appearance. Results and duration depend on product, placement and individual response.
PLANNING: Review the proposed product, cost, alternatives and risks with your injector. A phased approach may fit your goals.
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Sculptra Collagen Biostimulator
Gradual Collagen Support.
HOW IT FITS: Sculptra is a poly-L-lactic acid injectable that stimulates collagen production. It works differently from hyaluronic acid filler and may suit selected facial volume and wrinkle concerns.
TIMING: Changes develop gradually over the following months. A series may be recommended, with appointments based on your plan and response.
PLANNING: Your provider explains candidacy, aftercare and potential side effects. Sculptra cannot be dissolved in the same way as hyaluronic acid filler.
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Radiesse Biostimulator
A Different Approach to Facial Support.
HOW IT FITS: Radiesse is a calcium hydroxylapatite filler used for selected contour and rejuvenation goals. Your provider assesses the treatment area and explains how it differs from Sculptra and hyaluronic acid fillers.
TIMING: The appearance and development of results depend on the area and treatment technique. Your plan includes follow-up and realistic maintenance expectations.
PLANNING: We explain approved uses, any off-label recommendation, risks and aftercare. Radiesse cannot be dissolved in the same way as hyaluronic acid filler.
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Emface Non-Invasive Lifting
Explore a Needle-Free Approach.
HOW IT FITS: EMFACE combines synchronized radiofrequency and HIFES muscle stimulation. It addresses skin and muscle activity through a different approach from injectable volume replacement.
TIMING: Your provider explains the recommended series, when to review changes and whether maintenance may suit your goals. Results vary.
PLANNING: We review medical history, implants and treatment suitability. EMFACE does not add filler volume and is not a replacement for every facial contouring concern.
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Exion Face
Consider Skin Quality Alongside Volume.
HOW IT FITS: EXION Face combines radiofrequency and targeted ultrasound in a noninvasive treatment. We discuss whether it fits your skin-quality goals and how it differs from filler or RF microneedling.
TIMING: The recommended series and review timeline depend on your assessment and response. Changes develop gradually.
PLANNING: Share your health history, implants and recent procedures. Your provider explains suitability, expected sensations, risks and aftercare before treatment.
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Exion Lip Treatment
Discuss Lip & Perioral Skin Concerns.
HOW IT FITS: This needle-free option may be discussed for selected concerns around the lips. Your provider explains the treatment area and whether it fits the changes you want.
COMPARE YOUR OPTIONS: Lip filler adds selected volume; a lip flip changes selected muscle activity. An energy-based lip treatment works differently from both.
PLANNING: We discuss realistic expectations, the recommended series, potential side effects and follow-up. No treatment can promise a particular lip shape or amount of change.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
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The Skin Clinic Signature Lift & Restore
Coordinate Volume, Contour & Skin Quality
Our Signature Lift & Restore approach brings your facial concerns into one personalized plan. We assess the features you want to refine, then explain which treatments fit and how to sequence them.
Injectables and device treatments have different roles. Your plan includes realistic expectations and follow-up, with skin care as an ongoing foundation.
The Signature Lift & Restore Process
Step 1: Assess
Review your goals, facial anatomy, skin quality, medical history and previous treatments. Identify what you want to change before selecting a product.
Step 2: Plan
Compare suitable options for volume, contour and skin concerns. Discuss alternatives, risks, pricing and a treatment sequence that fits your priorities.
Step 3: Treat
Use the selected injectable or device approach with a plan tailored to the treatment area. Timing and recovery differ by procedure.
Step 4: Review & Maintain
Allow time for swelling to settle or gradual changes to develop. Review your response and decide on maintenance with your provider. Consistent skin care supports your broader plan.
STEP ONE
Consultation
Review your goals, health history and previous treatments.
Assess facial proportions, volume and skin quality.
Discuss suitable options, risks, recovery and pricing.
STEP two
Treatment
Confirm the recommended product or device and treatment areas.
Discuss comfort measures and procedure-specific expectations.
Receive preparation and aftercare instructions from your provider.
STEP three
Results & Follow Up
Allow time for swelling to settle or gradual changes to develop.
Follow your procedure-specific aftercare instructions.
Review your response and maintenance needs with your provider.
TRANSFORMATIONS
Real Patients, Real Results
“I love The Skin Clinic I cannot say enough nice things about them! From the moment you walk in the door until you walk out, the staff is tremendous. Very courteous, nice and know their stuff! They are very honest with your program and I have learned so much!! I feel so much better about myself!”
– kristen
“My first time getting lip filler done! Had no idea what to expect, Jasmine did a great job explaining everything! The procedure went smoothly and quickly. Lips are a little bruised and swollen after, which is normal! Love the way they look, Jasmine did an awesome job!”
– amy
Facial Contouring & Volume Loss FAQs
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Facial fullness and proportions can change with age, weight changes and other individual factors. Skin quality and laxity may also affect how the face looks. A consultation helps distinguish volume concerns from other changes before deciding whether treatment is appropriate.
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Hyaluronic acid fillers add selected volume or refine contour, with changes often visible early. Sculptra is a poly-L-lactic acid injectable that stimulates collagen production gradually. They differ in composition, timing, aftercare and reversibility. Your provider explains which, if either, suits your concerns.
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Radiesse is a calcium hydroxylapatite filler; Sculptra contains poly-L-lactic acid and works gradually through collagen stimulation. They are different products with different treatment plans and uses. Neither can be dissolved in the same way as hyaluronic acid filler. Your injector explains suitability and risks.
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Our goal is a proportionate change that fits your features and preferences. We assess the whole face and discuss the amount of change you want before recommending product and placement. A conservative or phased plan may suit you. Results vary, and no outcome can be guaranteed.
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Cost depends on the product, amount, treatment areas and whether the plan includes a series or other procedures. At your Mankato consultation, we explain the proposed plan and pricing before treatment. You do not need to choose a number of syringes in advance.
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Share your medical history, allergies, medications, supplements and previous treatments. Follow your clinician’s preparation guidance, and do not stop prescribed medication without guidance from the prescriber. Bruising, swelling, redness or tenderness may occur; recovery depends on the procedure. Your provider explains aftercare, risks and when to seek help.
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Some device treatments address skin quality or muscle activity without adding injectable filler. They do not replace volume in the same way as hyaluronic acid filler. We assess whether your concern is volume, skin laxity, muscle activity or a combination, then compare suitable options.
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Selected treatments may refine the appearance of the jawline, but the right approach depends on anatomy, skin laxity, volume and your goals. Filler is not appropriate for every concern and does not produce the same result as surgery. Your provider explains realistic options after assessment.
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A consultation can help you review facial fullness, folds or skin changes after weight loss. We consider what has changed and whether your weight is still changing before recommending treatment. A phased plan may involve volume restoration, skin care, device treatments or another approach.
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Start with a consultation rather than a product choice. We review your goals, health history, previous procedures, facial proportions and skin quality. Your provider explains the role of each suitable option, expected timing, risks, recovery and cost so you can make an informed decision.
Ready to Explore Facial Contouring?
Personalized Volume & Contour Care in Mankato
Tell us what you have noticed and what you want to improve. We’ll assess your face, compare suitable options and explain timing, recovery and investment before you decide.
Your features. Your priorities. A plan that fits.
The Skin Clinic | Aesthetics + Wellness
Feel Better. Look Better. Live Better.
Not Sure What Treatment to Book?
Start With a Facial Consultation.
Explore dermal fillers and injectables, EMFACE or skin rejuvenation before your visit.
Book a consultation or call (507) 550-2232 for help choosing your appointment.