I've gradually built up my cheekbones using a filler called Aliaxin which is a HA similar to Juvaderm Voluma (maybe even somewhat thicker). I've currently got about 2,5 ml in each cheek or so (my cheeks were very hollow prior to the treatments despite my young age.) For my next treatment I would like to try Juvederm Voluma to get a better lifting effect. Is it optimal to mix different types of HA's? Is there any risk of the "old" substance breaking down or disappearing from adding Voluma?
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Answer: Layering Dermal Fillers Can Give Optimal Results
Any injectable filler including voluma has side effect risks associated with its injection. One of the side effects is migration and possible lumpiness. Hyaluronic acid based fillers like voluma have the advantage that they can be reversed with the use of an enzyme called hyaluronidase....
Many patients develop bags under their eyes because they are actually losing fat in their cheeks. What happens is that we tend to see the fullness under our eyes (eyelid fat) but not realize that that eyelid fat is not changing as much the fact that the fat just a little lower on your face...
Voluma is an excellent alternative to currently used fillers. We use it for restoring mid face volume in the cheek that had previously been difficult to enhance. We have seen great results lasting 12 months and more. I would suggest you discuss your concern regarding your prior treatment with a...