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 Reduce Facial Bloating from Sodium: 5 Foods That Help Flush Out Water Retention
- High-potassium foods help flush out excess sodium through urine. Examples include bananas, avocados, tomatoes, and sweet potatoes.
- Water-rich fruits hydrate the body and stimulate urination, which reduces water retention. Great options are watermelon, cucumber, pineapple, and celery.
- Natural diuretic herbs can reduce sodium-related bloating and inflammation. Examples include pandan leaves, roselle, ginger, and shallots.
- Herbal teas are easy to drink and gently support sodium elimination. Try ginger tea, jasmine tea, roselle drink, and pandan tea.
- Foods to avoid High-sodium foods can worsen facial bloating. Avoid instant noodles, sausages, fermented foods, and salty condiments.
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:
Cheek and chin fat-dissolving injection
We’ll start with one of the most popular and effective basic methods for facial fat reduction — the MesoFat Injection Program for cheeks and double chin. This technique targets stubborn fat areas with high efficiency. At MEGA Clinic, we’ve developed an intensive fat-dissolving formula using L-Carnitine and Centella Asiatica extract, which helps break down fat cells and eliminate them from the body 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.
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Fat-dissolving injection program starts at:
- 2 syringes: 2,900 THB
- 4 syringes: 3,900 THB
- 8 syringes: 4,900 THB
- 18 syringes: 9,900 THB
- 36 syringes: 13,900 THB
Ultraformer III Lifting Program
Even though the Ultraformer III program is widely known as a lifting treatment, its benefits go far beyond skin tightening. It also helps reduce localized facial fat using advanced ultrasound technology that penetrates deeply into the subcutaneous fat layer. This dual action stimulates collagen production while simultaneously breaking down fat cells, which is why Ultraformer III is highly preferred not only for lifting and firming the skin, but also for slimming and contouring the face.
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Ultraformer III program starts at:
- 200 shot at 6,990 THB
- 400 shot at 11,900 THB
- 600 shot at 17,900 THB
- 800 shot at 21,800 THB
- 1200 shot at 31,700 THB
Chin Filler Injection Program
For those who want to add more dimension to their facial features, the Chin filler program is a great option. Chin fillers help enhance facial balance by adding length and definition to the chin, creating a more harmonious look. This treatment fills the areas that lack volume and gives the face a slimmer, more contoured V-shape.
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Neuramis Filler Program
- Neuramis Deep: 4,490 THB per 1 CC
- Neuramis Volume: 4,990 THB per 1 CC
- Restylane Classic: 8,990.- THB per 1 CC
- Restylane Vital Light: 9,490 THB per 1 CC
- Restylane Lyft: 9,490 THB per 1 CC
- Restylane Defyne: 9,990 THB per 1 CC
- Restylane Kysse: 9,990 THB per 1 CC
- Juvederm Ultra XC: 8,990 THB per 1 CC
- Juvederm Ultra Plus XC: 9,490 THB per
- Juvederm Volift: 9,990 THB per 1 CC
- Juvederm Voluma: 11,990 THB per 1 CC
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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 your face looks puffy from sodium or rounder from weight gain, both issues come from eating habits. The best way to prevent these problems is to stop snacking unnecessarily. It may sound difficult, but it becomes much more manageable with the BeautyMeal weight loss program as your supporting tool.
Treatments to reduce a round face caused by weight gain — available at MEGA CLINIC.
MEGA CLINIC has multiple locations covering key areas in Bangkok and nearby provinces:
- MEGA CLINIC Siam Square (Bangkok)
BTS Siam, located at the open area near Inter Restaurant Parking available in front of the clinic - MEGA CLINIC Central WestGate (Nonthaburi)
MRT Talad Bang Yai, located on 2nd floor, Central Westgate (Central zone) - MEGA CLINIC Central Ladprao (Bangkok)
BTS Ha Yaek Lat Phrao / MRT Phahon Yothin Located on 9th floor, Central Ladprao (Use Entrance C elevator) - MEGA CLINIC Future Park Rangsit (Pathum Thani)
Located on G floor, Future Rangsit (Robinson zone, next to Watsons) - MEGA CLINIC Pak Nam BTS Srinagarindra (Samut Prakarn)
BTS Srinagarindra, next to Exit 4 staircase Parking available in front of the clinic
Our clinic is easy to reach (view maps) and offers a full range of beauty treatments, including filler programs, Botox programs, skincare, facial lifting programs, anti-aging solutions, and even weight-loss programs. We also provide free consultations with doctors before you decide on any treatment.
For more details or to book an appointment, message our admin team via LINE Official: @megaclinic (with @). Click the green “Add LINE” button at the bottom of the screen.
Reference:
What causes a puffy face in the morning? westlakedermatology.com
Potassium – The Nutrition Source nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu
Sodium sources: Where does all that sodium come from? heart.org
What causes a puffy face in the morning? westlakedermatology.com
Potassium – The Nutrition Source nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu
Sodium sources: Where does all that sodium come from? heart.org