it's not approved for the smile lines area, but can voluma be used safely there? i'm getting juvaderm there every few months, but want a longer-lasting solution. i'm not comfortable with the long-term safety of permanent and semi-permanent materials currently used, though my doctor assures me in 6 years of dermal filler injection practice, she's had only one patient with a notable adverse reaction (an injection-related granuloma) to their use.
September 26, 2016
Answer: Voluma in nasoloabial folds—nothing to smile about! Since its FDA approval, many of my patients who have used Juvéderm® XC have inquired about switching to Voluma™ as a longer-lasting option to treat their nasolabial folds. Injected into the apex, apple, and/or the hollows of the cheeks, Voluma™ is a wonderful option for midfacial volume restoration and contour enhancement of the cheeks. While the volume and lift that can be achieved with Voluma™ may indirectly improve the appearance of the nasolabial folds, it should never be injected directly into this area.The “parenthesis” that appear and become more pronounced as we age is a result of lost hyaluronic acid and as such, I find HA fillers such as Juvéderm® XC and Restylane® to produce the most natural looking appearance. The long-lasting results Voluma™ delivers is attributed to a consistency that is much thicker and injected much more deeply than Juvéderm® XC.As such, Voluma™ would create a very artificial appearance and unnatural feel to the nasolabial area.
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September 26, 2016
Answer: Voluma in nasoloabial folds—nothing to smile about! Since its FDA approval, many of my patients who have used Juvéderm® XC have inquired about switching to Voluma™ as a longer-lasting option to treat their nasolabial folds. Injected into the apex, apple, and/or the hollows of the cheeks, Voluma™ is a wonderful option for midfacial volume restoration and contour enhancement of the cheeks. While the volume and lift that can be achieved with Voluma™ may indirectly improve the appearance of the nasolabial folds, it should never be injected directly into this area.The “parenthesis” that appear and become more pronounced as we age is a result of lost hyaluronic acid and as such, I find HA fillers such as Juvéderm® XC and Restylane® to produce the most natural looking appearance. The long-lasting results Voluma™ delivers is attributed to a consistency that is much thicker and injected much more deeply than Juvéderm® XC.As such, Voluma™ would create a very artificial appearance and unnatural feel to the nasolabial area.
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February 15, 2014
Answer: Voluma in the Nasolabial Folds Although not FDA-approved for this indication, many in Europe, Canada and South America have used it in small amounts to the nasolabial folds with nice results when injected in the right plane and when blended with lidocaine. It is important to see a certified doctor and facial filler expert when undergoing any injectables procedure.
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February 15, 2014
Answer: Voluma in the Nasolabial Folds Although not FDA-approved for this indication, many in Europe, Canada and South America have used it in small amounts to the nasolabial folds with nice results when injected in the right plane and when blended with lidocaine. It is important to see a certified doctor and facial filler expert when undergoing any injectables procedure.
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August 30, 2023
Answer: Voluma for the midface Voluma's approved indication is for deep injection into the malar area. Appropriate injection in this area will often help to adequately efface deep nasolabial folds in a very natural way.
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August 30, 2023
Answer: Voluma for the midface Voluma's approved indication is for deep injection into the malar area. Appropriate injection in this area will often help to adequately efface deep nasolabial folds in a very natural way.
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