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You\u2019re probably familiar with Botox and other injectable fillers such as Juvederm. \u00a0Maybe you\u2019ve had the treatments yourself, maybe you know someone who has, or maybe you\u2019ve just seen the commercials on TV, but if you\u2019re reading this, you\u2019ve at least heard of them. \u00a0These products are used to reinvigorate the face and turn back the clock without surgery. \u00a0Now a whole new dermal filler has arrived on the scene.<\/p>\n
You may not realize this, but your body doesn\u2019t all age at the same rate. \u00a0For most people, especially those who smoke or drink a lot, or spend a great deal of time in the sun, the face ages more rapidly than the spirit, leading to a disparity in how we look (old and tired) and how we feel (young and energetic). \u00a0This disparity increases with every day in the sun, every hilarious comedy and every night spent pacing with worry.<\/p>\n
Juvederm Voluma restores volume in the cheeks, reducing the hollows and drooping skin to revitalize your face and make you look younger.<\/p>\n
Voluma is the first Hyaluronic acid injectable filler to obtain FDA approval for immediately filling in the cheeks and creating lift and making the hollows disappear.<\/p>\n
Voluma XC may look just the same as any other dermal filler on the market, but it\u2019s not. \u00a0Voluma can not only be used to reduce lines and wrinkles, but actually alters the whole shape of the face.<\/p>\n
One dermatologists who uses Voluma explains that an attractive and young face has a curved fullness around the middle part of the face. \u00a0In an older looking face, this area looks sunken and hollow. \u00a0This is where the Voluma is administer.<\/p>\n
The XC designation indicates that the filler has lidocaine, which reduces any discomfort that may accompany the injection. \u00a0Juvederm XC syringe holds 25% more than the Juvederm without lidocaine. \u00a0Some less ethical practitioners may try to save a little money by using the less expensive syringes that do not contain lidocaine. \u00a0If you have any doubts about what you\u2019re getting, ask to see the box. \u00a0An ethical practitioner will be happy to show it to you.<\/p>\n
Voluma is designed to treat different cosmetic issues. \u00a0Botox smooths the skin to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. \u00a0Botox is particularly suited for lines around and between the eyes, nose, and mouth. \u00a0Voluma adds volume to the cheeks. \u00a0Because they work in somewhat different ways, Botox and Voluma can be used together to rejuvenate the entire face.<\/p>\n
Juvederm Voluma was first developed in Europe in 2005 without lidocaine. \u00a0The lidocaine was added four years later, in 2009. \u00a0By the end of 2013, it was available in 72 countries and had obtained FDA approval. \u00a0Because it is a nonsurgical procedure, it is less expensive, does not carry the same risks as surgery, and requires less recovery time. \u00a0The main ingredient in Voluma is hyaluronic acid, a substance found in the cells that diminishes as we age. \u00a0Voluma contains lidocaine to numb the area and can last as long as two years.<\/p>\n
Voluma is nonsurgical, so it doesn\u2019t carry the risks of surgery, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s without side effects. \u00a0For most people, these are mild and temporary and include:<\/p>\n
Your doctor will offer suggestions to help reduce any discomfort you may experience following your injection. \u00a0These suggestions will likely include avoiding cosmetics, excessive sun exposure or intense heat like that found in steam rooms, saunas or hot showers. \u00a0For more information about what you can expect to experience in the days following your treatment with Voluma, talk to your doctor.<\/p>\n
Diminishing fullness in the cheeks is second only to wrinkles and lines in aging the face, something cosmetic surgeons have known for a long time. When a surgeon performs a facelift, sagging fat from the cheeks is moved to enhance the profile. \u00a0While Voluma can\u2019t actually move the fat, the viscous formula is able to obtain much the same result by filling in the same area refreshing the contours of the face. \u00a0If you\u2019ve started noticing some sagging, but are reluctant to go under the knife and assume the associated risks (and recovery time), Voluma could be the answer.<\/p>\n
The lift offered by Juvederm Voluma is subtle, but the results can be dramatic. \u00a0In clinical trials, patients reported looking as much as five years younger, with results lasting as long as two years.<\/p>\n
While other fillers can be used in conjunction with Voluma to reduce wrinkles, they may not be needed. \u00a0Adding volume to the cheeks can also make a difference in the appearance of wrinkles in nearby areas. \u00a0Of course, the extent of this effect will vary based on where and how deep the wrinkles are.<\/p>\n
The field of nonsurgical aesthetic procedures is growing. \u00a0Instead of simply filling in wrinkles in isolated areas, it is now possible to bring back a youthful appearance to the whole face by changing its overall shape.<\/p>\n