It’s essentially impossible to avoid the visible signs of aging, especially when it comes to lost facial volume. While some may have no trouble embracing fine lines and wrinkles, signs of aging like sunken cheeks and facial volume loss can take a toll on one’s confidence.

Juvéderm Voluma may be an ideal solution for anyone looking to instantly restore lost cheek volume without undergoing an over-the-top invasive surgery.

As the body ages, the cheeks may flatten, leading the skin to sag. This is caused by a natural loss of volume in the cheek area, or what experts refer to as age-related mid-face volume loss. Juvéderm Voluma is specially designed to restore volume beneath the skin’s surface to provide an instant lift and contour to the cheek area.

Juvéderm Voluma is the newest hyaluronic acid soft tissue filler to gain FDA approval. Used in over 72 countries worldwide, Juvéderm Voluma is formulated with lidocaine for added patient comfort during treatment.

Juvéderm Voluma was specially designed to fill and lift the mid-face and cheeks. Using new advanced technology from Allergan called Vycross, the formula creates a smooth gel that flows easily and consistently. This cross-linking technology not only allows for a provider to sculpt the treatment area, but it also lifts, fills, and offers long-lasting results.

While wrinkle fillers typically offer excellent results when injected properly, Voluma is unique in its rejuvenating approach. It has an ability to lift skin distant from where it is injected in the cheeks. This often reduces or may even eliminate the need to fill in surrounding fine lines and wrinkles. At a minimum, Voluma decreases the amount of filler material needed to treat other areas. We recommend that you speak with your provider about past filler treatments in the folds around the mouth that may no longer be necessary with Voluma.

There is typically minimal discomfort during the treatment process. Topical numbing cream may be applied before injections to reduce discomfort, which can help sensitive areas like around the mouth. Numbing injections are not typically necessary, so there are no long-lasting numbing effects after leaving your treatment. Hyaluronic acid fillers, like Juvéderm Voluma, are very safe and do not require allergy testing before getting injections.

Juvéderm Voluma may be used for improving cheek or mid-face volume loss. It can also help restore a more youthful curve and position to the higher area of cheekbones in women only. Voluma has been widely and very successfully used in off-label FDA applications for lifting, volumizing, and recontouring the face and jawline. Treatments are performed using small blunt microcannulas and traditional miniature needles to help create a natural look while minimizing potential discomfort and bruising.

There is evidence that hyaluronic acid fillers, such as Juvéderm, actually help stimulate the body’s natural collagen production. This has resulted in a longer duration of improvement and long-lasting results. Based on various factors, including a patient’s overall health, weight, and body chemistry, in addition to the amount of volume injected and the skill of the provider, patients can expect results to last about two years.

Juvéderm Voluma is an excellent treatment option for all skin types. Patients with darker skin tones usually do not develop wrinkles to the same extent as lighter skin tones; however, everyone experiences age-related volume loss in their cheeks. The cheek apex gives a youthful look to the face, so restoring volume loss can offer a pleasing and natural look with very little filler.

Results are immediate and natural-looking, so patients can typically return to work or social activities right after treatment. Some patients have transient side effects, such as minor swelling and bruising, but these are usually mild.

To learn if Juvéderm Voluma is suitable for your facial volume loss, contact Vein & Laser Institute today to schedule a consultation. Our providers have experience with a wide range of fillers and will help you select the best filler combination.