{"id":9666,"date":"2016-01-14T19:44:21","date_gmt":"2016-01-14T19:44:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premierplasticsurgerypa.com\/?p=9666"},"modified":"2024-11-21T20:09:39","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T20:09:39","slug":"voluma-a-dermal-filler-we-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premierplasticsurgerypa.com\/blog\/voluma-a-dermal-filler-we-love\/","title":{"rendered":"Voluma\u00ae: A Dermal Filler We Love!"},"content":{"rendered":"

A dermal filler<\/a> is a gel injection used to soften folds, wrinkles, and creases on your face, mouth, and lips. Unlike the popular Botox\u00ae<\/a> and Dysport\u00ae<\/a>, dermal fillers are not neuromodulators, which means they will not affect nerves or muscles underneath your skin. Instead, a dermal filler\u00a0is injected under the skin to fill the space created by age-related lost volume.<\/p>\n

Voluma\u00ae is made of hyaluronic acid (HA). Capable of holding many times its weight in water, hyaluronic acid is a natural moisturizing factor (NMF) naturally produced by the body. Within the skin,\u00a0hyaluronic acid\u00a0creates the cushioning and\u00a0moisturizing environment for our collagen and elastin in the dermal layer of the skin.<\/p>\n

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Voluma\u00ae integrates into your dermal tissue to attract and bind surrounding water molecules for added volume. The consistencies and particle size of Voluma\u00ae\u00a0makes it great for most folds, wrinkles, and creases on the face, mouth, and lips.<\/p>\n

How Long Until I see Results? How Long Do They Last?<\/h3>\n

Voluma\u00ae shows instant results that are evident usually after just one treatment. However, depending on the depth of your folds, wrinkles, and creases,\u00a0your doctor may require a follow up in certain instances or suggest\u00a0additional injections. There is no downtime after each treatment.<\/p>\n

Depending on the situation, results should last about six to eighteen months as the filler naturally degrades.<\/p>\n

We recommend seeing an expert at\u00a0Premier Plastic Surgery & Dermatology<\/a> for a consultation today!<\/p>\n

How are Juv\u00e9derm\u00ae Voluma and Juv\u00e9derm\u00ae Ultra Plus\u00a0Different?<\/h3>\n

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Juv\u00e9derm\u00ae Voluma\u00ae Juv\u00e9derm\u00ae Ultra Plus and use the Hylacross\u2122 technology, which achieves a smoother consistency than Restylane\u00ae.\u00a0The Juv\u00e9derm\u00ae family of products also comes pre-mixed with lidocaine in their \u201cXC\u201d line.<\/p>\n

Juv\u00e9derm\u00ae Ultra Plus is denser than regular Juv\u00e9derm\u00ae, so it is used for deeper wrinkles.<\/p>\n

Juv\u00e9derm\u00aeVoluma\u00ae, however, is the first dermal HA filler to be FDA-approved to specifically replace lost volume in your cheeks.<\/p>\n

How is\u00a0Voluma\u00ae\u00a0Administered?<\/h3>\n

Voluma\u00ae fillers are\u00a0injected using a small needle, which might cause temporary discomfort, though the lidocaine in the mixture certainly helps.<\/p>\n

It is important to see a board-certified plastic surgeon, cosmetic dermatologist, or physician assistant like we have at Premier Plastic Surgery & Dermatology<\/a> for this procedure as inexperience with the depth of injections can cause issues. Injections that are too deep may cause unwanted injury to nerve and blood vessel structures, and too superficial might cause the Tyndall effect, which occurs when material is injected too superficially, allowing the clear gel to appear bluish through light refraction. This is especially a risk in the lower eyelid and tear trough area.<\/p>\n

Are There Side Effects?<\/h3>\n