Voluma vs Botox – Which Better?

No doubt you have heard of dermal fillers like Botox and Juvederm for turning back the hands of time. It is advertised on TV so even if you have not had the treatments yourself you have at least heard of them or know someone who has had treatment with one of them. Now, there is a new product joining the ranks of the top products for erasing the signs of aging.

Our bodies age at different stages. The skin on your face ages faster than some of your body parts, and we don’t feel as young and energetic as we used to. If you smoke or drink alcohol, or spend a lot of time outdoors in the sun that can cause you to age quicker as well. Those worry lines are there for a reason, it’s from all that time spent worrying about how you look.

Voluma restores the fullness of the cheeks, producing a firmer, smoother skin surface to lift sagging skin and make you look years younger. Voluma is the first HA (Hyaluronic acid) injectable filler to get the FDA’s approval for filling in the cheeks and creating the lift that makes the hollows practically disappear.

Voluma XC may resemble every other dermal filler in existence today, but it’s got a unique quality. While Voluma is used mainly to reduce lines and wrinkles, it can also change the shape of the face.

For young faces, there is a curved fullness around the center of the face. In an older person, this same area may look hollow and sunken in. This is where the injection of Voluma comes in.

What does the XC stand for?

XC in the name indicates that the filler contains lidocaine, an anesthetic to reduce pain and discomfort at the injection site. The syringes with lidocaine hold 25% more than those without it. If you are unsure, ask your doctor to see it or the box to make sure of what you are getting.

What’s the difference between Voluma and Botox?

Botox smooths the surface of the skin to erase lines and tiny wrinkles like crow’s feet. It is also good for the lines around the nose and mouth. Voluma adds roundness and fullness to the cheeks. They both work in similar ways and can actually be used together for different areas of the face to make you appear younger.

What you need to know about Juvéderm Voluma

The active ingredient in Juvederm Voluma is hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally produced by the body that diminishes as we get older. Voluma contains lidocaine to numb the injection site and the results can last as long as two years. It was first developed in Europe in 2005 without the lidocaine. It was then added four years later, in 2009. By 2013 it had obtained FDA approval and was available for use in 72 countries. The benefits are that it is less expensive, and because it is a non-surgical treatment it doesn’t have all the risks of surgery.

Side Effects of Voluma

Voluma is a non-surgical treatment. It is less risky than surgery but it does have a few side effects worth noting. Of the ones reported, they are mild and temporary and may include:

● Swelling or pain at the injection site
● Firmness or lumps in the skin
● Bruising, redness, or itching

Your doctor will offer suggestions to help reduce any discomfort you may experience following your injection. These suggestions will likely include avoiding cosmetics, excessive sun exposure or intense heat like that found in steam rooms, saunas or hot showers. For more information about what you can expect to experience in the days following your treatment with Voluma, talk to your doctor.

Talk to your doctor about treatment with Voluma and what to expect. He or she can answer any questions you may have and offer suggestions to make the treatment go smooth. There are things you will need to avoid, like wearing makeup, sunlight, and exposure to heat for a few days following treatment.