Cosmetic

JUVÉDERM® Voluma™

JUVÉDERM® Voluma™ is a new, FDA-approved dermal filler formulated specifically to add volume to the face around  the cheeks and chin. This is the only injectable gel created to provide a subtle, natural enhancement to the mid-face, addressing changes in definition that occur over time. Juvederm Voluma can help restore more youthful contours and add a subtle lift to the jaw line.

JUVÉDERM® Voluma is not only an effective treatment method,  but it is long lasting as well. In most patients, the results will last for a period of 18 to 24 months.

The active ingredient in JUVÉDERM® Voluma is hyaluronic acid (HA),  which is a substance naturally produced within the skin. As we get older, the  levels of HA present in the skin begin to decline, resulting in a loss of  volume and sunken or sagging cheeks. Juvederm Voluma integrates into the  existing collagen and elastin in the skin tissue to offer greater support and  elasticity. This can provide a noticeable smoothing and firming to the face and lend the facial structure more substantial definition.

JUVÉDERM® Voluma is the latest in the JUVÉDERM® line of dermal  fillers.  These various formulas have a  successful history of reducing the appearance of wrinkles and folds in the skin  and rejuvenating the face.

Good Candidates for JUVÉDERM® Voluma Treatment

Adults of any age who notice changes to their mid-face or at  the chin or jaw line may be considered good candidates for treatment with  JUVÉDERM® Voluma. Typical early signs of aging may include a visible decrease in  volume, a sagging of the cheeks, or the loss of noticeable contour around the  chin. While these are more commonly problems that people face as they age,  younger men and women may experience them as well due to weight loss, heredity, or a number of other factors.

The Juvederm® Voluma Procedure

JUVÉDERM® Voluma injections typically take about 15 minutes  to administer in the doctor's office. The gel formula contains lidocaine to  minimize discomfort, so there is no need for additional anesthesia.  The injection is designed to reach the deep layers beneath the skin's surface to provide the most benefit.

The results are visible immediately after the  procedure.  There is very little or no downtime  required following a treatment with JUVÉDERM® Voluma.  Most patients can resume all of their typical daily activities 24 hours after their treatment session.

JUVÉDERM® Voluma Side Effects

While JUVÉDERM® Voluma is considered a safe form of  treatment, all injectable dermal fillers are associated with some risk of side  effects. The most commonly occurring side effects that may result from JUVÉDERM®  Voluma treatment include swelling, tenderness, formation of a lump, firmness to the skin, bruising, redness, itching, discoloration or pain at the injection  site.  When these arise, they are  generally mild to moderate and resolve within a few weeks.