Carie T. Chui, MD

I am a 48 year old woman with a decent amount of sun damage from years as a blond hair blue eye kid before sunscreen was a thing. I have been working hard to keep my skin cared for - including attempting to keep up on Retinol, antioxidants, monthly micro-dermabrasion treatments and really high quality moisturizers. Even with all these my cheek skin was looking more and more crepey. I consulted with my Dermatologist and we decided to inject the cheek area with Voluma XC to see if that would give me enough "lift" to be satisfied. They also happened to be having a special which included a free syringe of Juvederm so I had that applied to the quote marks along nose line and some under my frown lines on chin. I am about a week and half out and have to say I am THRILLED. My Derm (Dr. Carrie Chui at Alura Skin and Laser in San Mateo CA) is incredibly gifted with her technique - I was fine to go out that same night! As you will see in the photos however, I had some weird looking swelling the day after but that resolved within a couple of days. I was sore at the injection sites (which were many) and it was ouchy to sleep on my side for the first few days but all has resolved. The difference is exactly what I was hoping for - subtle enough that no one would think I had anything done but enough so that I can see/feel a difference. I think I look more youthful and have had numerous people comment that my skin is looking great - I look rested - have I been on a vacation lately? Pricey for sure but if I can get 2 years out of it that would be great. If not I am still completely satisfied. Updated on 29 May 2015: Here is an updated photo one month out. Definitely see slight a decrease in volume but continue to be happy with results. Just hope it lasts.