With facial aging — and especially after rapid weight loss from GLP-1 medications —many patients notice their face doesn’t just lose volume. The facial muscles themselves weaken and descend, contributing to sagging, flattening, and loss of natural expression.
When choosing a non-surgical facial treatment, it’s important to understand the difference between muscle laxity and skin laxity — and why EMFACE® addresses a problem that other energy-based devices cannot.
Facial Aging After Weight Loss: It’s Not Only the Skin
Facial aging and post-weight-loss changes occur at multiple levels:
Skin (collagen & elastin loss)
Fat (volume loss)
Muscle (loss of tone and lift)
Many devices focus only on the skin. However, skin-tightening alone cannot lift a weakened facial muscle.
This is where EMFACE stands apart.
EMFACE®: The Only Needle-Free Treatment That Strengthens Facial Muscles
EMFACE® is the first and only non-invasive facial treatment that simultaneously targets facial muscles and skin.
It uses:
HIFES™ (High-Intensity Facial Electrical Stimulation) to contract and strengthen facial muscles
Synchronized Radiofrequency (RF) to improve skin quality and collagen
Why muscle stimulation matters:
Facial muscles act as the foundation of facial lift. When they weaken:
Cheeks flatten
Brows descend
Jawline softens
EMFACE works by retraining and strengthening these muscles, creating a natural lifting effect that skin tightening alone cannot achieve.
How EMFACE® Differs from SoftWave™
SoftWave™ is an ultrasound-based technology designed to:
Stimulate collagen production in the skin
Improve skin firmness and texture
While SoftWave can be beneficial for skin laxity, it does not:
Stimulate or strengthen facial muscles
Address muscle descent or loss of tone
Improve facial expression dynamics
Key difference:
SoftWave™ = Skin-focused collagen stimulation
EMFACE® = Muscle strengthening + skin tightening
For patients experiencing facial muscle laxity — especially after GLP-1 weight loss — EMFACE provides a more comprehensive solution.
Why EMFACE® Is Ideal for GLP-1 Weight Loss Patients
GLP-1–related facial changes often include:
Flattened cheeks
Sagging lower face
Tired or deflated appearance
Because these changes are driven by fat loss and muscle weakening, EMFACE is uniquely suited to:
Restore muscle tone without adding volume
Lift naturally without fillers or surgery
Improve facial structure and support
This makes EMFACE an excellent option for patients who want facial lift without looking “overfilled.”
Can EMFACE® and SoftWave™ Be Combined?
Yes — in some cases.
EMFACE is ideal when muscle laxity and lift are the primary concern
SoftWave may complement EMFACE when skin texture and collagen support are the main goals
However, when patients ask, “Why does my face feel like it’s falling?” — the answer is often muscle-related.
Choosing the Right Treatment Starts with the Right Diagnosis
Not all facial laxity is the same. A proper medical evaluation helps determine whether the issue is:
Skin laxity
Muscle laxity
Volume loss
Or a combination
At our clinic, we recommend EMFACE when facial muscle weakening is the dominant factor, especially following rapid weight loss.
Schedule a Facial Muscle Assessment in Boston or Newton, MA
If you’re experiencing facial sagging after GLP-1 weight loss and want a needle-free, natural-looking solution, EMFACE may be the right choice.
