The Art and Science of Facial Rejuvenation
By: Alina Stanciu, MD, FACS, FAAO, FASRS – Founder & Medical Director, Naples Eye & Aesthetics Institute and MediFace Spa
The A Look — Aging. The V Look — Victory.
The GLP-1 Face
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have transformed how millions approach weight loss. But there is an unspoken trade-off: as the body sheds pounds, the face follows, and not always gracefully. The result is what physicians are now calling the “GLP-1 face”: accelerated skin laxity, loss of structural support, hollowing under the eyes, a softening jawline, and a neck that begins to tell a story the rest of you no longer wants to tell.
Rapid weight loss removes the fatty scaffolding beneath the skin before the skin has time to adapt. What remains is a face that descends, the A Look. The triangle of youth, once pointing upward with fullness high in the cheeks, slowly inverts. Gravity wins. Time wins. But it doesn’t have to.
When Is the Time to Act?
The answer is: before you feel you need surgery. The most common regret among patients is waiting too long. When laxity sets in, when the eyelids begin to hood, the jowls start to form, and the neck loses definition, the window for non-surgical intervention is still wide open, but it is not infinite.
This is not about filling a face. It is about restructuring your face following these 3 principles: Structure. Tighten. Lift. When expertly applied, Dr. Stanciu strategically addressing the eyelids, neck, and jawline, the three zones most affected by GLP-1-related volume loss. This creates a refreshed, natural result that still looks like you, only years younger! At Naples Eye and Aesthetic Institute, we do not add volume to the face. We structure a flawless lift.
The European Liquid Facelift Program
At Naples Eye & Aesthetics Institute, Dr. Stanciu, an eye and cosmetic surgeon with deep anatomical knowledge and a surgical aesthetic sensibility, offers a fully personalized, structured approach to facial rejuvenation. Every case is customized and approached through the lens of Beauty, Art, and Science.
The program includes collagen stimulators to rebuild the skin’s foundational structure from within, precision dermal fillers to lift and define the jawline and midface, advanced injectables to relax and subtly elevate key facial zones, and a signature professional skin care protocol that amplifies and maintains your results over time.
Results are natural and lasting when you follow the process. Dr. Stanciu masters the art and science of facial rejuvenation with proven knowledge and experience, and a plan to maintain your look whether you are still losing weight or simply aging gracefully.
What Our Patients Say:
“After losing 40 pounds on Ozempic, I barely recognized my face. Dr. Stanciu restored my jawline and lifted my eyes without a single incision. I look like myself again, a younger, fresher version.”
— M.R., Naples, FL
“I came in thinking I needed a facelift. Dr. Stanciu showed me another way. Three sessions in and my neck and jawline look better than they did a decade ago. The personalized approach made all the difference.”
— C.T., Bonita Springs, FL
“My friends keep asking what I’ve done. Dr. Stanciu treats the whole face, not just individual concerns. He is truly an artist.”
— L.B., Marco Island, FL
Ready to Reclaim Your Youthful Contour?
You’ve done the hard work. You’ve lost the weight. Now let your face reflect the vitality and confidence you’ve earned. Join us at one of our Days of Beauty for a private and personalized consultation with Dr. Stanciu and discover your V Look, your personal Victory against aging.
Don’t wait, call today to schedule your appointment!
239-949-2020
Stop by her new location at:
6610 Willow Park Drive, Suite 104
Naples, FL 34109.
Naples Eye & Aesthetics Institute
www.MediFaceSpa.com