If when you smile, you still have fillers in your cheeks that are prominent. Would getting Voluma make your cheeks look big?

 Thank you for your question. Surgery would help the most with your concerns and provide a long-lasting result. However if you're looking for something nonsurgical to help soften the shadows underneath the eyes, then rest would be a great option in the hands of an experienced Injector. 

 Thank you for your question.  Your voluma will eventually wear down. And you should return back to baseline. If you would like to accelerate the time course, then I would go to an experienced injector who can use an enzyme to dissolve the Voluma

Anytime you have an injection, there is a risk of a bruise.  I inject Juvederm Voluma with a blunt tipped microcannula instead of a needle to decrease the risk of a bruise.  If you develop a bruise I would:1)  Take the supplement Arnica Montana 2)  Cold compress for 2...

Voluma's active ingredient is hyaluronic acid – a substance that our body produces naturally to plump and lubricate the skin. Other substances in our body – enzymes called hyaluronidases – over time break down the Voluma. The rate at which this occurs varies by individual. In some people, Volum...

Voluma lasts up to 2 years, Perlane up to 1 year.  Also, Voluma lifts more than Perlane, due to the way the molecules are cross linked, which makes for a better cheek filler, in my opinion.

There is really no comarison between these two procedures.  one is for volume and contouring and the other is for skin laxity and lifting.  Often you need both.  That is why I am in a practice with there surgeons do cutting/lifting and I come in and do fillers / fat grafting to...