Voluma is a hyaluronic acid filler that has been specially formulated to have a thickness and smoothness that is optimal for lifting the cheeks and firming the jaw line. Because the filler is injected into a deeper layer of the dermis than the surface layer, its effect is subtle and you can’t feel it or see it.
As you grow older, your cheeks lose volume. This loss of fullness can make your cheeks look sunken, and can create hollows and dark circles beneath your eyes. Before Voluma was added to the line of Juvederm fillers, there were not a lot of options for rejuvenating the cheeks. The limited options included non HA fillers that have higher risks such as Sculptra, Radiesse and Artefil (all products that are not natural to the human body and have much higher complication rates than Juvederm products) and cheek implants, which are difficult to individualize. Cheek implants are pre-formed, so their shape cannot be molded like Voluma.
Losing volume in your cheeks can be one of the early signs of aging. You may start to see a general lack of facial fullness starting in your 30s, or possibly in your mid to late 20s. As your cheeks descend, your chin may lose definition, deep lines may extend from your nose to the corners of your mouth, and the contour of your jaw may lose its sharpness.
Like other nonsurgical cosmetic procedures, treatment with Voluma is minimally invasive. The facial filler is injected into various areas of your cheeks to lift skin and restore fullness. These injections should not be painful. Voluma is combined with lidocaine, an anesthetic that will numb the injection site. Voluma is a hyaluronic acid filler that has been specially formulated to have a thickness and smoothness that is optimal for lifting the cheeks and firming the jaw line. Because the filler is injected into a deeper layer of the dermis than the surface layer, its effect is subtle and you can’t feel it or see it.
Some of the advantages of Juvederm Voluma are:
Our cheeks are prone to volume loss, just as everywhere else on our bodies. The culprit? Declining collagen production. It’s an oddity, but our collagen production peaks at the age of 20 and declines by one additional percentage point every year after that. Do the math — by the age of 50 your skin has 30 percent less collagen under it. Since collagen provides the structural framework under our skin that keeps it firm and taut (tenets of young skin), this decrease allows the formation of lines and creases and for areas such as the cheeks to flatten and sink. Throw in the natural weakening of underlying muscle and support tissue, and you’re left with flattened cheeks that have little resemblance to the plumper cheeks of our youth.
Dermal fillers such as Juvéderm Voluma replace that lost volume. When Voluma is injected into the areas that have lost volume, the hyaluronic acid instantly binds with nearby water molecules. This plumps and firms the area, returning volume and making the cheeks look noticeably younger.
As a top-rated Voluma injection practice TOP 1% in the country, our experienced cosmetic and facial injectors can help you decide if Voluma is the right way for you to get the facial rejuvenation you want. For Main Line, Philadelphia and Bryn Mawr Voluma treatment, please contact us to schedule a consultation with our experienced injectors.
