Voluma in cheek takes forever to dissolve, had it done 3 months ago, tried removing it 3 times, should I try again?

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i had voluma 3. months ago. 1-2/3 syringes. i hated it and removed three times, the first time a little bit only,2nd and 3rgpd time a vial distributed among cheeks. 2nd say, i see the voluma line but my cheeks are deflated. i feel like my hyaluronic acid is gone and im left w ugly voluma. will my own acid comeback and when? shall i try dissolving again in one week or just leave it andjust replace the filler it dissolved( the good one in nl fold for example)

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your experience and I am sorry to hear of your difficulties dissolving Voluma.  The best way at removing Voluma is through hyaluronidase which only dissolves the synthetic filler and not your body's natural HA.  That said if enough of the Voluma has been dissolved that improvement in your appearance can be done with careful placement of additional filler, this may be an option.  Your injector should be guiding you in this course.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

If you're unhappy with your results, you can have it dissolved again with hyaluronidase. It does take a series of treatments to remove filler. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Kouros Azar, MD · Answer

I am sorry that you are having such as frustrating experience. Dissolving filler takes time and multiple treatments. Having said that, if you aren't getting the results that you desire, it may be time to see another injector with a lot of experience dissolving filler. It is an art in and of itself.

Sean Doherty, MD, FACS · Answer

Dissolving Voluma does take time and multiple treatments, but if you aren't getting the results that you desire, you may want to seek a second opinion from a really experienced injector. Best of luck.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

Voluma is tough to remove but will usually respond to multiple treatments of hyaluronidase. If not getting any progress, consider another provider. Make sure that a brand named hyaluronidase is used and not a compounding pharmacy's brand. I prefer to use Hylenex.

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