My face is a bit asymmetric, also bone structure-wise. To equalise it I got Juvederm Voluma injected in the smaller side (in the upper and lower cheeks). 6 ml! My face looks much more symmetrical now. BUT when I smile it looks terrible, as the cheek looks far too big and pumped up. Even now, 15 months later. My question is: does Juvederm Voluma dissolve completely on its one after time? It is said so, but I also read that this is not true. I rather wait than having it removed with hylase.
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Hi, I’m Lauren, the aesthetic injector at Colorado Plastic Surgery Center. This is a common concern for patients approaching their mid-30s. When addressing early jowling by restoring lift in the cheeks, it may take 1–2cc per side for a more noticeable improvement. In some cases, combining che...
Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. The area of swelling is concerning and I would advocate returning to your injector for an in-person examination in order to diagnose and offer treatment options. Best of luck!
Hello and thank you for the question. As with any type of dermal filler injection, it's not uncommon to have swelling, which can last for several days to a week or so. Since it's only been 24 hours, I recommend waiting at least a week to 10 days and reassessing. If you still think that yo...
