Juvederm Voluma® St. Peters & St. Louis, MO

Adults who are concerned about deflation in the cheek region are often good candidates for Voluma. Volume loss in the mid-face is a major contributor to changes in facial profile. A younger face is rounder, with higher cheekbones. Aging flattens the cheek region, causing the lower face to appear wider and looser. To be a good candidate for Voluma, it is important to have realistic expectations of what this filler can achieve. Our goal is to restore a natural, lifted contour to the mid-face. Though the localized change is subtle, the overall improvement in facial structure can be profound.

Voluma is an excellent treatment for age-related contour changes in the mid-face. Benefits of having Juvederm® Voluma XC injections include: - The gel smooths, lifts, and contours the cheeks immediately. - Voluma restores fullness to the skin. - The cheeks appear rounder and more defined, which contributes to a youthful appearance. - Results from treatment look natural and can last up to two years. - Voluma is a minimally-invasive injectable treatment with no downtime.

Patients often go right back to work and other normal activities after getting Voluma cheek injections. Side effects like redness, swelling, itching, and mild soreness are common but typically last no more than a few hours. To keep side effects like redness, swelling, and potential bruising to a minimum, patients may be advised to avoid excessive heat and strenuous exercise for about 24 hours.

Voluma injections may be mildly uncomfortable. However, the filler contains lidocaine, a local anesthetic that prevents pain. Most people who undergo Voluma treatment rate it as very tolerable.

The results of dermal fillers last as long as it takes the body to absorb the product. This can vary. However, Voluma’s formulation and dense hyaluronic acid particles prolong the absorption process. Most patients do not seek retreatment for two years.

Voluma is designed to immediately improve the contours of the mid-face in a single treatment. That said, some people schedule a touch-up a few weeks after Voluma injections to achieve more contouring and lift.