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I added 1.5cc of Voluma into both my cheeks. I...
I added 1.5cc of Voluma into both my cheeks. I already had Radiesse along the zygomatic arch but the area I desperately needed volume was the anteromedial cheek. So in went 1.5cc of Voluma just into that region. Seeing as I have also had Radiesse into that area before I will review a comparison.
Aesthetics: Voluma is significantly softer and more natural looking than Radiesse. It is less likely that you will end up looking overdone with Voluma since it looks so natural and soft.
Value for money: With that being said however, its advantage is also its downfall. Being softer means that you will need much more of the product as compared to Radiesse since a harder/thicker filler would volumize more than a softer/thinner filler. For example when I had 1.5cc of Radiesse into the same area, it was extremely full; maybe even too full for the first few weeks. But to achieve a similar full effect, I actually had to add 0.8cc of Radiesse (I did this a month before adding voluma) and 1.5cc of Voluma. Bottom line is you would need much more Voluma to achieve the same volumizing effect as with Radiesse.
Durability: It seemed mostly gone after 3 months, but this is difficult for me to gauge since I also had Radiesse in my cheeks, I was not sure if the decrease in volume was due to Radiesse or Voluma that was dissipating. However, I can no way see the product lasting 2 years as described in the US. No filler lasts that long besides maybe Aretcoll. Even the newer fillers in Europe, Ellanse S, M, L and E which claim to last 1, 2, 3 and 4 years respectively don't seem to have very positive longevity reviews so far. Anyway I am digressing.
Overall, I would recommend Voluma for a natural look but the amount of product you would require if you had been a regular user of Radiesse will surprise. Also as a side note, Voluma does not provide as much structure and lift to your face as Radiesse. The only real advantage of Voluma is that it is more natural looking than Radiesse.
Aesthetics: Voluma is significantly softer and more natural looking than Radiesse. It is less likely that you will end up looking overdone with Voluma since it looks so natural and soft.
Value for money: With that being said however, its advantage is also its downfall. Being softer means that you will need much more of the product as compared to Radiesse since a harder/thicker filler would volumize more than a softer/thinner filler. For example when I had 1.5cc of Radiesse into the same area, it was extremely full; maybe even too full for the first few weeks. But to achieve a similar full effect, I actually had to add 0.8cc of Radiesse (I did this a month before adding voluma) and 1.5cc of Voluma. Bottom line is you would need much more Voluma to achieve the same volumizing effect as with Radiesse.
Durability: It seemed mostly gone after 3 months, but this is difficult for me to gauge since I also had Radiesse in my cheeks, I was not sure if the decrease in volume was due to Radiesse or Voluma that was dissipating. However, I can no way see the product lasting 2 years as described in the US. No filler lasts that long besides maybe Aretcoll. Even the newer fillers in Europe, Ellanse S, M, L and E which claim to last 1, 2, 3 and 4 years respectively don't seem to have very positive longevity reviews so far. Anyway I am digressing.
Overall, I would recommend Voluma for a natural look but the amount of product you would require if you had been a regular user of Radiesse will surprise. Also as a side note, Voluma does not provide as much structure and lift to your face as Radiesse. The only real advantage of Voluma is that it is more natural looking than Radiesse.