Will Voluma cheek injections improve under eye hollows?

I think this is a great question. Voluma or other filler injections planced into the cheek area can certainly improve the appearance of distal under eye wrinkles and smooth contours. This happens because the skin becomes more taught from being volumized in the cheeks, so excess skin under the eye smoothens and looks younger.Dr. P

Hi @Purple10! The upper cheek is a major support for the under eyes. So when there is volume loss there, not only do the cheeks reflect this, but the under eye can as well with the development of tear trough and under eye hollows. Addressing the volume deficit in the cheeks with the use of a volumizing hyaluronic acid filler would be a reasonable place to begin. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!

Voluma, which is currently the thickest and longest lasting of the Allergan injectable fillers, is ideal in restoring projection of the cheek.  As a result, this re-establishes the lid-cheek junction – an important landmark of the face in which the thicker cheek skin will be slightly higher than the thin eyelid skin where they meet overlying the bony orbital rim.  Once this is established, the next step would be to address any “tear trough” depressions with a filler, and Voluma is one of the filler options for this as well. The overall goal of volume correction with fillers in the lower lid is to diminish/remove any shadows from depressions and establish the normal highlights and lowlights of that part of the face as the eyelid transitions from the eyelashes to the eyelid to the cheek.

Hope you found this answer helpful.  All the best!

Restylane usually provides patients with the best non-surgical results for hollow under eyes. Voluma should not be injected under the eyes. However, like you said, Voluma is a great treatment to enhance the cheeks and in some cases as a result improve the appearance of under eye hollows. You should find an expert injector who has a lot of experience with Voluma injections to make sure you get the best results possible. Good luck!

Voluma is contraindicated for use under the eyes, as it is too thick and may cause lumps. However, your instinct to use Voluma to enhance your cheeks and thereby indirectly and very subtly lift the under-eye skin is a possible solution. The skin under the eyes often becomes tighter owing to the increased volume in your cheeks. Please consult a board-certified dermatologist to see what options are best for resolving this problem.

Yes, volume cheek injections improves under-eye hollows, but it does so indirectly.  Putting volume in the lateral cheeks gently pulls the cheek skin towards the ear.  This often results in a subtle reshaping/softening of the under-eye area.  For patients, such as yourself, with a flatter mid face, adding volume into the cheeks, under the tear trough, camouflages mild under-eye bags.  

Thank you for your question. Voluma is a great product to provide more
definition and lift to the cheeks and will indirectly soften the under eye hollow (subtle but noticeable). Every patient will have their own
individual needs and the technique is extremely important to help
maximize amount of lifting and shaping using the least amount of
product. I conduct many train many injectors on some advance techniques
and find that most patients can see a noticeable change with 1-2
syringes of Voluma. Some may need more to get their desired effect. I would recommend visiting with a board certified
plastic surgeon or dermatologist who can help conduct a thorough
assessment and develop an overall treatment plan for you.

Voluma is a great product for enhancing the cheeks that can give you a natural appearance. While sometimes it may indirectly improve the appearance of other areas such as the nasolabial folds and jowls by lifting the cheeks, the results can vary greatly depending on your facial anatomy and bone structure. It is very difficult to directly target improving under eye hollows by injecting Voluma into the cheeks. Of course, Voluma is not recommended for direct injection to the tear troughs. A surgical alternative (that is more permanent) that you may want to look into is fat grafting into the tear troughs. Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to see if you are a good candidate for this procedure.

Voluma should not be used to target under eye hollows.  It is specifically designed for adding volume to the cheeks which can help mask the transition between eyelid and cheek. It is very technique dependent and require an injector with a great deal of experience. 

Voluma cheek injections are likely to improve the appearance
of dark circles and under eye hollows. Voluma is formulated with hyaluronic
acid, a hydrating substance naturally found in our bodies that helps gives skin
its youthful volume. By restoring lost
volume and providing a natural lift to the cheek area, the appearance of the
under eye region will improve as well. For the most ideal results, it is best
to ask your dermatologist about fillers such Juvederm, Restylane, and Belotero
which are more commonly used to correct the tear trough area.