Juvéderm & Voluma®
Overview
Juvéderm Voluma® XC is a safe, effective injectable dermal filler made from hyaluronic acid, a substance that naturally exists in your skin. Voluma is the first FDA-approved product in the U.S. specifically for age-related loss of volume in the midface. Therefore, it is primarily used to restore lost fullness in the cheeks and under the eyes. With the experience we have gained from using Voluma, we have also often found it effective for use off-label in other areas of the face, when our clinical judgment indicates it.
Research has shown that we lose about a teaspoon of fatty tissue from each side of the face every year. Voluma replaces that fullness and supports the structure of the skin. In addition to smoothing areas that have lost support, Voluma can be used to help hide new wrinkles and folds.
One of the greatest advantages of Voluma is that it can last up to 24 months in some patients. Others find that they need a touchup visit for a smaller-volume, additional injection within 9 to 12 months to maintain the same initial effect for the 2-year duration.
Prior to the introduction of Voluma, physicians added volume to the mid-face by using fillers that were primarily designed for the smile lines around the mouth. The results were reasonably good but not as good as Voluma. Because Voluma is longer-lasting and helps to preserve a fuller, younger look than some other facial fillers, many patients prefer it, although other fillers may be preferable for different areas of the face.
“I have had liposuction, breast augmentation, Botox® and Voluma from Dr. Momeni, and I couldn't be happier. I absolutely will return for future procedures. You could not ask for a more professional, caring doctor, with an eye for beauty and knowledge of the latest procedures. I highly recommend Dr. Momeni.”
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Another advantage of Voluma is that its results are immediate. Right after your treatment, you will notice fuller, rounder facial contours, which will make your face appear softer and younger.
Voluma also contains lidocaine for comfort and is the best way to non-surgically restore a more youthful appearance to the midface. Many patients use it as an alternative to a mini-face lift or cheek implants.
All dermal filler injections, including Voluma, are performed in our office by our surgeons. Due to their extensive knowledge of facial anatomy, each of our surgeons is able to determine the optimal locations for your injections in order to provide the best possible result. The aesthetic eye of the surgeon, coupled with experience, allows him to analyze the features of your face and determine where to place the filler expertly so that your face is restored as much as possible to how you looked a few years ago.
Since hyaluronic acid is a substance already contained in the body, Voluma is very safe. It has been used with outstanding results in 72 countries. Hyaluronic acid is important in the body’s natural wound-healing process, and it has been safely and effectively used for many medical purposes, including eye surgeries, joint injections, and treatment for eczema, among others. Although highest concentrations of hyaluronic acid are found in fluids in the eyes and joints, the substance is also contained in the connective tissues of skin and cartilage.
“Voluma brought back my youthful face! Dr. Momeni took his time to explain the procedure and was aware of my needs, and did exactly as I asked. He was cautious and did not ‘overdo it.’”
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“I have gone to Dr. Momeni numerous times, not for surgery, but for injections of Botox and cosmetic fillers. My goal has been to take a few years off of my aging face. I have been very happy with the results. I look more rested, less angry (my scowl creases are gone!), and just better. Dr. Momeni put me at ease as soon as I stepped into his office. He is very pleasant and takes lots of time with each patient. He listens and then thoroughly answers questions and explains treatments and procedures. I trust him. And I have enthusiastically recommended him to friends, confident that they would be as pleased as I have been.”
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