Can voluma actually be injected into the buccal fat pad itself?

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Can voluma actually be injected inside the buccal fat pad itself? would this do any damage to buccal fat pad? I really want more volume to my submalar regions and buccal area for a softer look, I dont want prominent cheekbones. What is the technique used to inject and where is it injected into?

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  Though Voluma can be injected into the buccal fat pad it is not the ideal filler for this use as it has no underlying bony skeleton from which to maximize its effects as when placed into the temples, jawline, chin, and cheeks.  As a result I would advocate for a filler more like Sculptra or Restylane Defyne for volume improvement.  Hope this helps.

Michael N. Desvigne, MD, FACS · Answer

Use of Voluma injection to the
buccal fat pad  is not something I would typically recommend.  The
buccal fat pad is a specific anatomic area, and while facial rejuvenation may
include adding volume to the face, the volume is not typically added  to
target filling the buccal fat pad.

Aurora DeJuliis, MD · Answer

Voluma is a great filler for volume augmentation and needs good skills for injection. It can be injected in many facial areas as long as it is injected deep and in minute drops. You should search for a skilled and experienced physician for your face.

John Tanqueray, MBBCh · Answer

Yes Voluma can be injected here, but it is highly unlikely that you would want this area treated in isolation - it can take a lot of product to see a meaningful result in this area, and it is very likely that by using Voluma in other areas as well you will see a much better overall result. 
As far as technique is concerned this is an area most suited to treating with a cannula because of the risk of damaging surrounding structures with a needle, but this is down to preference of the physician.
You should be able to get a good result without having prominent cheekbones - this is something you would need to discuss in detail with your physician before committing to treatment.

Alexis Parker, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

The loss of buccal fat is best treated with a hyaluronic acid filler like Juvederm, Vollure, Refyne or Defyne in the subdermal plane for volume replacement.  Hyaluronic acids used in this plane may stimulate collagen growth and remodeling.  You would not chose a product like Voluma because it is not made for this mobile area.  It would not be wise to place any filler in the buccal fat pat itself.  Be sure to chose an experienced aesthetic physician for your treatment.  All the best, Alexis Parker MD

Can voluma actually be injected into the buccal fat pad itself?

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