I had Voluma injections in my cheeks in January 2018. I have 2 huge pockets under my eyes that look like water filled balloons and dark circles. I went to a doctor and he said its from the Voluma...OMG im so frightened and my beautiful skin looks horrible. What do i do? is this fixable? Ive done injections before with the same doctor every 3 years and never experience anything like this...my age is 56
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February 28, 2018
Answer: Unhappy with Voluma--reverse with hyaluronidase
Proper injection technique for Voluma requires that it be injected deeply into the skin, just above the bone. The needle doesn’t actually go into your cheekbone, however. Voluma in the cheekbones provides a nice lift to your face. Be sure to consult a board-certified dermatologist who’s an exp...
Hi BLiftTransfer,I would recommend against doing Voluma the day before your surgery. Typically, I tell patients to allow 2 weeks before considering the filler "settled." It may take less time than that, but I feel it is better to err on the safe side. So I would consider either doing your Voluma...