When you’re looking for dermal fillers, it can be hard to know which one to choose, especially there are so many to choose from, all seemingly delivering the same kinds of results. However, each has its own merits and is intended to achieve very specific results. One lesser known dermal filler but equally worthy filler is Voluma, an FDA-approved dermal filler.
What Is Voluma?
Voluma is a part of the Juvederm family of fillers, which means that it is a hyaluronic acid gel. Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance produced by your body, and one of its main jobs is to provide plumpness and elasticity to your skin.
Unlike other fillers, Voluma is specifically designed to be injected deep into the skin in order to provide truly lasting facial volume.
What Can Voluma Be Used For?
Voluma can be injected deep into the dermis, which allows it to act as a kind of “scaffold” for your cheeks. It provides fullness and youthful contour to the face.
Where Can Voluma Be Injected?
Voluma is the first and only injectable dermal filler to be approved for use in the apples of the cheeks and the cheekbone area. It is able to add lift, volume and contour to sunken cheeks. Some patients also have Voluma injected into their chins to provide additional volume and definition to the chin.
Why Choose Voluma?
Voluma is special in its formulation, and this is part of the reason that it’s so popular. It is much thicker than other hyaluronic acid gel fillers, and this gives it more “lifting power.”
It is also made with a proprietary process called Vycross that cross-links the hyaluronic acid molecules together. This makes them stronger and longer-lasting, which means that you can get better results for a longer period of time.
Additionally, because Voluma is made with hyaluronic acid rather than stiff polymers, it can be shaped and molded after injection to enhance facial contours if necessary.
What to Expect
Voluma is a fast and simple treatment that is virtually painless. Your plastic surgeon will clean the injection site, but you will not need a numbing cream beforehand. This is because Voluma has lidocaine, a local anesthetic, already mixed into the gel.
It’s important to choose a board-certified plastic surgeon’s office for your Voluma treatment. Board-certified plastic surgeons have met thresholds of expertise and experience and can provide oversight over their estheticians to deliver the results you want.
The recovery time after a Voluma injection can be relatively quick and most patients should be able to resume activities after 24 hours. Your Voluma recovery may also include some slight bruising, soreness or swelling around the injection sites, but this can be masked with makeup. Your surgeon might recommend avoiding strenuous activity for a day, but you will be able to return to your normal activities as soon as you leave the office.
Typical Results
One of the reasons Voluma might be so popular is because it can provide long-lasting results. Unlike most hyaluronic acid fillers, Voluma can last for two years or more for some patients.
You can see immediate plumping of the cheeks and enhanced facial contours, and this volume may only look better as the filler settles.
Add Lasting Volume to Your Face with Voluma
Voluma can be an excellent option for restoring some of your lost youthful appearance. With a few quick and painless injections, you can look younger and feel more confident than ever.
Dr. Shahram Salemy is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon specializing in cosmetic surgery in Seattle, Washington and Tri-Cities, WA. Dr. Salemy graduated from Yale University and The Yale School of Medicine, is a recognized member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Salemy is also an Assistant Clinical Professor at The University of Washington’s Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery. Since 2006, Dr. Salemy has been named “One of America’s Top Plastic Surgeons” every year.
