I got Voluma injections in my cheek area a couple of weeks ago. I am terribly unhappy with the results, and here is why: (photo)

Thank you for your question, It is important to feel comfortable and share the same goals as your injector. Schedule a follow up appointment and discuss your concerns. At the time of the follow up you can also talk about hyaluronidase injections to have the product removed. Best,

Facial fillers, particularly ones that enhance the midface, require a keen aesthetic eye and an abundance of experience on the part of the doctor.  The good news is that Voluma is 100 percent reversible.  After the product is reversed, I would start fresh with a new doctor.  Make sure the doctor is experienced and shares your vision.Best of luck!

The issue is not the material injected but where it was injected.  Adding volume to your cheeks made the shadowing under your eyes and below your cheekbone worse.  Facial rejuvenation with injectables is about contouring the facial features and improving shadows.  You should probably try to find someone who has a better vision of what they are trying to achieve with injectables.  Our experience with voluma has been excellent so far.  The hyaluronic acid products have a tremendous safety profile and treatments can be reversed or infections treated relatively easily.

First of all, I am sorry that you haven't had a great experience.  Unfortunately, the photo doesn't provide the information I would like to make a comment about your result; I would recommend that you discuss it with your Doctor. However, this post should come as a general warning and a promotion for the product.  The wonderful thing about Voluma is that it produces instant volumizing results that can last for up to 2 years.  The downside of the product and any longer lasting injectable is that it is incredibly injector dependent.  There are lots of non-core Doctors, PA's, NP's, and RN's injecting things around the country because they perceive it as a more comfortable way to make a living.  The fact is that mastering facial injectables takes a long time and a lot of experience.  As far as scope of practice, the laws aren't on the patient's side, so due diligence is required.  Is it reasonable for an ER Doctor, Radiologist,  or ObGyn to inject facial fillers based on training and experience? I don't think so.  It is up to the patient/consumer to do their own homework and to avoid shopping purely by price.

Too many people are concerned regarding the type of filler used. In most instances, that choice should be left up to the physician. It is obvious that this was a bad placement of the Voluma. I would probably go to another physician for correction and "refilling".