Can 1 cc of Juvederm be enough to lift both cheeks?

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It looks like you have a fair amount of volume loss.  Typically 1cc per cheek is required to restore the lost volume and even more depending on the amount of volume loss.  You would need to be reassessed and see what your practitioner recommends.  I doubt another 0.5cc in each side will make much of a difference.

It is likely that you were pleased with the results from the initial swelling, and once that subsided your face did not present with as much volume. I suggest returning to your injector for additional treatment, one more cc will not produce optimal results. Fillers such as Radiesse, Voluma, and Perlane are my favorite for cheek volumization. Best, Dr. Emer

Thanks for your question.  Every patient is different in their expectations and experiences, so it is not really realistic to guarantee you will be happy with a specific amount of filler.   Voluma is traditionally an excellent choice for cheeks, and does last about twice as long as Juvederm, so that would be something to consider.  Another option is to have Voluma injected by your dermatologist, then return to them a few weeks later to see if you would like more layered with it.  Best of luck!

There is no set standard with regard to how much filler will be necessary for the cheeks. How much filler is needed will vary greatly depending on your anatomy and the amount of improvement you want to achieve. With that said, it does appear, based on your photos, that 1 cc split between the two cheeks was not enough to provide a satisfactory increase in volume that I believe you were hoping for. The cheeks are a relatively large treatment area and therefore require much more filler than, for example, the lips or the area around the mouth. It’s not uncommon to need anywhere from 1 to 2 ccs, or even more, in each cheek to achieve a satisfactory result. Before spending any more money, consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who will be able to set realistic expectations for you and give you a fairly accurate estimate as to how much filler will be needed to get the result you want.

Thank you for your excellent question.  Sorry that you are having some concerns about your postprocedure appearance.  An in-person consultation allows for a discussion of your goals and expectations, and for your plastic surgeon to formulate a treatment plan to achieve those goals.  A treatment plan should include the recommended amounts of each product for full correction of volume loss.  Due to cost considerations, the treatments can certainly be separated into different office visits.  Excellent and natural results can be achieved with both Juvederm and Voluma in correcting facial volume loss.  The key to achieving those results is understanding that the amount of product required for full correction varies based on the individual.  Based on your photographs, additional product will be required in order to produce your desired result.  Please be sure to see an experienced injector and ask him or her to help you to create a treatment plan that works for your budget.  Best wishes!

The reason you feel like you "look exactly the same" is because 0.5mL of Voluma is not enough to affect a significant change. A minimum of 1mL is usually injected into EACH cheek. Either weight gain, more Voluma, or fat transfer to the face would be the solution for the amount of volume you need to rejuvenate your face.

Great question and great photos! You are very thin in the face and 1 syringe of anything is not enough.   I would recommend 3 or 4 more syringes of Voluma, minimum .  Juvederm will give you some improvement however, the duration will be half that of Voluma.   Also consider Sculptra for overall volumization, not just filling for optimal results.  Please be sure to see a reputable office, preferably a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, and or a Dermatologist.Hope this helps.

Thank you for your inquiry. Judging from the photos your provided, i understand your issues. I advise 1 - 2 more CCs of either Juvederm , Perlane, or Belotero. Half a CC in each cheek definitely wasn't enough to give the desired look you intended to have. Proper before and after photos are ideal to really see the difference. Best of Luck

1 cc of Voluma is not enough volume for your cheeks. Based on your photos, I would expect 3-4 cc of voluma for full correction. Juvederm is less expensive, but it will not last as long and will not give the full-look to the face like voluma does.