Many of us have woken up, looked in the mirror, and been shocked by a puffy face. It feels like a terrible start to the day! Often, sodium bloat is suspected, but how can we be sure if it's from salty food or just an increase in weight?
This article will help you understand the difference between sodium bloat and actual weight gain and give you effective solutions.
Why does my face look bloated?
- Sodium bloat: One common reason for a swollen face is consuming foods high in sodium, like processed foods, fast food, or overly salty dishes. Sodium makes the body retain water, causing puffiness, especially in the morning.
- Fat buildup: If your face feels consistently bloated day after day, it could be due to fat buildup, especially around the cheeks and under the chin, making your face appear rounder and fuller.
What is sodium bloat?
Sodium bloat, or water retention, is often noticed upon waking up and can come with symptoms such as:
- Tight skin
- Feeling uncomfortable or heavy
- Body or face swelling
- Swollen palms and feet
Some people may also experience swollen eyelids or a heavy feeling in the eyelids, adding to facial puffiness.
How to fix sodium bloat on the face
Knowing that sodium-rich foods can make your face bloat and impact health, it can be tough to cut them out. Salty snacks, instant noodles, spicy salads, or som tum are often too tempting to resist.
An easy solution to reduce sodium bloat is eating fruits and vegetables regularly. Try pineapple, cucumber, tomato, watermelon, banana, orange, kiwi, or avocado. These foods help reduce water retention and flush out excess sodium. Usually, facial swelling goes down within 1-2 days.
What if It’s just weight gain?
Sometimes, facial puffiness isn’t due to sodium but an increase in weight, causing fat to gather around the face, especially in the cheeks and jawline area.
The more fat builds up on the face, the longer it takes to slim down. Here are some fast solutions for those looking to slim a round face:
Fat-dissolving injections for cheeks and double chin
A basic and popular option for reducing facial fat is Meso Fat for cheeks and double chin. This method helps target specific areas effectively. At MEGA CLINIC, we use a concentrated fat-burning formula containing L-carnitine and Centella asiatica extract to break down fat cells permanently.
The Lipo-S Meso Fat can also be used on areas such as the upper arms, armpit, chest, and stomach, not just on the cheeks and double chin.
Ultraformer III face lifting machine
Ultraformer III is known as a skin-lifting machine, but its special feature isn’t just tightening. It can also target specific areas of facial fat. Using ultrasound technology, it penetrates deep into the skin’s fat layer, stimulating collagen production and breaking down fat. This is why Ultraformer III is used for both skin tightening and face contouring.
Chin filler injections
For those wanting a more defined face, chin filler injections add shape and balance. They can lengthen and slim the chin, giving a balanced, V-shaped face.
In summary: Sodium bloat or weight gain?
Sodium bloat is temporary, caused by water retention, and goes away once sodium levels return to normal. However, weight gain adds fat to the body, requiring more time to reduce.
Whether it’s sodium bloat or fat gain, both result from eating habits. The best way to prevent both is to avoid frequent snacking. Although it may sound challenging, using a weight-loss pen can help control food intake.
For those seeking help with facial slimming, whether through fat-dissolving injections, Ultraformer III, chin fillers, or weight-loss pens, you can visit MEGA CLINIC at any of our 5 locations. To book an appointment, reach us via LINE Official: @megaclinic (with the @) or click the green button below to add us on LINE.
