Juvéderm Voluma
We are very excited about Juvéderm Voluma™ XC injectable gel which is the first filler FDA-approved to instantly add volume to the cheek area. It gives you a subtle lift, helping to restore contour and a more youthful profile. It's different than Juvéderm® XC and works on a different area of the face. Juvéderm® XC smooths out moderate to severe wrinkles and folds around the nose and mouth, like parentheses. Juvéderm Voluma™ XC, however, adds volume to the cheek area. Voluma is made of hyaluronic acid, a normal majority component of your own skin. In Dr. Trussell’s experience, patients like to have their treatment redone or at least touched up after a year.
After 24 hours, you should be able to resume your normal activities. As with all fillers, Dr. Trussell will send you with ice packs to use off and on on the treated area for a minimum of 24 hours and ask you to take it easy to minimize any swelling.
Side effects are mild and generally last no longer than a week. Common side effects include temporary treatment site tenderness, swelling, firmness, lumps/bumps, bruising, or redness. Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a naturally occurring, hydrating substance found in your skin. As you age, you start to lose HA, which causes the skin to lose structure and volume thus creating the “sag” we all hate!