My face looks boney-not full. Dr injected right on top of my cheekbone, which was already defined.I needed fullness in the area below. As a result , my eyes look hollow. The area/bone circling my lower eye-lids looks like a giant dark circle. It makes me look not only older but exhausted. Is that the doctor's fault, or is Voluma not a right choice for me? Do I go back to the same doctor for reversal? I had radiesse in the same area about 6 years ago (different doctor) and loved it.
October 23, 2016
Answer: Voluma Injections 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.
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October 23, 2016
Answer: Voluma Injections 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.
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September 22, 2014
Answer: It's not the filler, it's the "filler" 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".
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September 22, 2014
Answer: It's not the filler, it's the "filler" 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".
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