Will dieting for three days make my face smaller

Dieting for three days may cause slight swelling in the face, but it will not truly reduce fat. Short term weight changes are mainly influenced by moisture, muscle loss, and intestinal contents, and facial changes vary from person to person.

1. Water loss:

Early weight loss during rapid dieting is mainly due to water loss. Restricting carbohydrate intake will deplete muscle glycogen reserves, with each gram of glycogen binding 3-4 grams of water, resulting in a temporary "slimming" effect of reduced facial tissue moisture. This change will reverse within 48 hours after resuming diet.

2. Muscle consumption:

During extreme dieting, the body breaks down muscle protein to provide energy. Mild atrophy of facial chewing and expression muscles may make the jawline more pronounced, but is accompanied by a decrease in basal metabolic rate. The facial collapse caused by muscle loss can actually accelerate skin sagging.

3. Fat metabolism:

Body fat loss follows a systemic pattern and cannot be localized to thin the face. Three days is not enough time to initiate an effective fat breakdown process, and a continuous calorie deficit of more than 4 weeks is required to show a decrease in facial fat. During rapid weight loss, visceral fat is preferentially consumed and facial changes are delayed.

4. Lymphatic circulation:

Reducing salt intake can improve lymphatic return and alleviate facial swelling. However, excessive dieting will lead to electrolyte disorder, which will lead to compensatory retention of water and sodium. Moderate supplementation of potassium and magnesium elements can improve edematous round face more effectively than simple fasting.

5. Individual differences: People with edema constitution may feel significant facial changes, while those with fat type round face have limited improvement. The facial bone structure and fat distribution determined by genetics are the key factors determining face shape, and short-term dietary adjustments are difficult to change.

A healthy and slim face requires long-term aerobic exercise to improve overall metabolism, combined with facial muscle training to enhance contouring. It is recommended to consume no less than 1200 calories per day to ensure high-quality protein and prevent muscle loss. Adequate supplementation of vitamin C can promote collagen synthesis. You can try facial exercises such as balloon blowing and pronunciation training, combined with alternating cold and hot facial application to promote blood circulation. Avoid foods that are prone to edema such as high salt and alcohol, and ensure 7 hours of sleep to regulate leptin secretion. If you need to quickly improve edema, you can consult a nutritionist for a 3-day low sodium diet plan instead of extreme dieting.