I just had 2 syringes of Voluma injected into my cheeks today. I have a thin face and I am trying to attain more pronounced cheekbones. I'm wondering if it would be okay to have a different filler, such as Restylane, injected into my cheeks in a few months? Or if I should just stick with one filler. The reason I'm considering this is because Restylane is cheaper than Voluma, so it would be more cost effective to do a touch up with that. Thank you!
Answer: Midface Fillers Hi Kalanna,It is quite typical to combine fillers in the face. Voluma has proven to be an excellent choice for volume in the cheek area and that is it's "on label" FDA indication. One of the reasons it is so good is the increased structural integrity that comes from the way it's molecules are cross linked in manufacturing. If you inject Restylane onto a counter top, it will spread out into a relatively thin, smooth layer. However, if you inject Voluma on to the counter, it will keep it's shape. I do like the reversible HAs (Voluma, Restylane, Perlane, and Belotero) as they can be removed by enzymatic degradation if the patient doesn't like them for some reason (almost never happens), or they are causing some other type of issue like an allergic reaction or inflammatory nodule. Cost aside, the Voluma should be used to get the cheeks in the correct position and shape and then some feathering can be done with Restylane. Restylane is also, in my opinion at this point, the best HA filler to be used in the tear trough area. Remember, the Voluma does a better job in the midface and is likely to last twice as long or longer than Restylane. This actually makes Voluma the less expensive choice in the long run.
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Answer: Midface Fillers Hi Kalanna,It is quite typical to combine fillers in the face. Voluma has proven to be an excellent choice for volume in the cheek area and that is it's "on label" FDA indication. One of the reasons it is so good is the increased structural integrity that comes from the way it's molecules are cross linked in manufacturing. If you inject Restylane onto a counter top, it will spread out into a relatively thin, smooth layer. However, if you inject Voluma on to the counter, it will keep it's shape. I do like the reversible HAs (Voluma, Restylane, Perlane, and Belotero) as they can be removed by enzymatic degradation if the patient doesn't like them for some reason (almost never happens), or they are causing some other type of issue like an allergic reaction or inflammatory nodule. Cost aside, the Voluma should be used to get the cheeks in the correct position and shape and then some feathering can be done with Restylane. Restylane is also, in my opinion at this point, the best HA filler to be used in the tear trough area. Remember, the Voluma does a better job in the midface and is likely to last twice as long or longer than Restylane. This actually makes Voluma the less expensive choice in the long run.
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February 5, 2018
Answer: Combining Fillers Different fillers can most certainly be combined during the same treatment, or as you are describing over time with repeat treatments. One thing I would caution you on: you said was that Restylane was less expensive than Voluma. This is true on the price tag, but remember that Voluma is FDA approved for 2 years in the cheek area so if cost is important to you, it may be better to save up and get the longer lasting filler as Voluma may be better from a cost perspective long-term.
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February 5, 2018
Answer: Combining Fillers Different fillers can most certainly be combined during the same treatment, or as you are describing over time with repeat treatments. One thing I would caution you on: you said was that Restylane was less expensive than Voluma. This is true on the price tag, but remember that Voluma is FDA approved for 2 years in the cheek area so if cost is important to you, it may be better to save up and get the longer lasting filler as Voluma may be better from a cost perspective long-term.
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