I intend to try Voluma, I have never had a filler before. Doing my research, it seems everyone loves the cannula, even with Voluma's consistency. The injector, who is very experienced at a high-volume PS office, prefers cannulas for lower face only (chin/prejowel area) and uses a needle for cheek, saying a cannula isn't needed for cheek, needle is better. Does this sound right, and are there any questions/concerns I should have? Thanks a lot.
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Hi @CasiaJ! Using a cannula vs. needle is practitioner dependent. I typically use a needle for the cheeks and like to use a cannula for the tear trough area. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!
Dr. Nima Shemirani, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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As an educator and teacher of injectables I can tell you both cannulas and needles work well as vehicles for injecting Voluma in the cheek area. More important is the expertise of the practitioner. Because using a blunt cannula requires only one entry point, this technique may result in less bruising and swelling. Also along the medial cheek it is a safer alternative to needle. Along the lateral cheek I prefer needle but if you inject all the time you can accomplish similar results with either. Please consult with a board-certified dermatologist to choose the process that's best for the results you want.
Dr. Sabrina Fabi, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Excellent question! Every physician has their own preference regarding using a needle vs. cannula to inject fillers. I am one of the pioneers of the blunt cannula approach and believe that it is the most beneficial ways to administer fillers like Voluma. The cannula approach has many benefits for the patient including reduced risk of swelling and bruising and less discomfort during the procedure. Using a blunt cannula, I can inject the fillers in multiple areas of the face all from just one injection site on each side. It always provides patients with excellent results with very little to no swelling and bruising. No matter what technique is used, it’s important to find a board certified physician who has a lot of experience injecting Voluma to help ensure that you get the best possible result.
Dr. Babak Azizzadeh, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Thank you for your question. Voluma can be injected with cannula or needle. Cannula is used to minimize bruising but both techniques are effective. I hope this helps!
Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Voluma is an excellent filler for the cheeks and midface. We use cannula and needle approaches for the Voluma filler. If you have any bruising, we advocate use of the Plato's Bruise Balm. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
