I had my prejowl sulcus overfilled with Voluma (thickest fillers and hard to dissipate with hyaluronidase). My face looks too round now and I want to get rid of it. (I had Sculpra applied an year before but with a conservative doctor so that was fine.) I'm wondering if Voluma can build up collagen and thus even after years my appearance doesn't go back to where I started?
June 19, 2018
Answer: Pre-jowl Voluma Thank you for your question. Although no filler has been studied as to whether it stimulates collagen to the extent that Sculptra has, anecdotally most injectors that I know believe all the fillers have at least a little collagen stimulation. It is unlikely the amount produced would be enough of a correction for you. And unlike Sculptra all of the HA fillers are reversible. I'm not sure where you got the impression that Voluma is not reversible, that is not what I have seen or heard in my practice. I would speak to your injector, if they are not comfortable with Hyaluronidase, then search out a provider that is. I hope that helps
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June 19, 2018
Answer: Pre-jowl Voluma Thank you for your question. Although no filler has been studied as to whether it stimulates collagen to the extent that Sculptra has, anecdotally most injectors that I know believe all the fillers have at least a little collagen stimulation. It is unlikely the amount produced would be enough of a correction for you. And unlike Sculptra all of the HA fillers are reversible. I'm not sure where you got the impression that Voluma is not reversible, that is not what I have seen or heard in my practice. I would speak to your injector, if they are not comfortable with Hyaluronidase, then search out a provider that is. I hope that helps
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June 7, 2018
Answer: Voluma in the pre jowl area Hi, and thanks for the question. It would be extremely unusual for Voluma to cause a build up of collagen. Likewise, I have not experienced, nor have I heard of, Voluma being unresponsive to hyaluronidase. On the other hand, Sculptra certainly causes a buildup of new collagen, and usually does so in a satisfactory manner. However, unfortunately, the results from Sculptra cannot be dissolved/reversed. A highly experienced facial aesthetic surgeon may have other solutions for you, but it would require an office consultation and evaluation. Best of luck
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June 7, 2018
Answer: Voluma in the pre jowl area Hi, and thanks for the question. It would be extremely unusual for Voluma to cause a build up of collagen. Likewise, I have not experienced, nor have I heard of, Voluma being unresponsive to hyaluronidase. On the other hand, Sculptra certainly causes a buildup of new collagen, and usually does so in a satisfactory manner. However, unfortunately, the results from Sculptra cannot be dissolved/reversed. A highly experienced facial aesthetic surgeon may have other solutions for you, but it would require an office consultation and evaluation. Best of luck
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