I had 1 syringe of valuma split between cheeks. I also had 1 syringe of juvederm to smooth the parentheses on my face as well as a little under my eyes to help there. Everything went very well and today I am not swollen or in any pain so very happy. My only concern is that when the light and shadow hits me just right, I can see exactly where the valuma was placed on my cheek and where it isn't. I can't seem to capture it in a photo to show you. My question is does valuma soften or do I need more?
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January 21, 2019
Answer: Voluma and Can See It With Lighting on the Face
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
It is difficult to assess from the photo but it is possible that the product is too superficial. I would return to your treating physician for assessment. For the best cosmetic results please consult a board certified dermatologist with expertise with Voluma
The choice of a cannula versus a needle should not effect the placement of the product significantly. It would really depend on how much product was used and where it was placed. I would return to your treating physician for assessment.
I tell people if you are doing a procedure and you have a good fat grafting surgeon who does gentle extraction using water and adds PRP, you should do the fat grafting and wait 6-12 weeks to do a touch up (if needed) with fillers like volumae, lyft, radiesse. Always do sculptra as your...
