Hello, I am 30 and I’d like to soften and balance the nasolabial folds on my face. One side looks different than the other, and they seem to be slightly droopy. My injector said I’d need about 4 syringes of Voluma XC injected into my cheeks to achieve the softening effect. I’m concerned she wants to change the structure of my face by giving my cheeks a lift, which I don’t want. I want all work to be subtle, not change the overall look of who I am. What would you do?
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February 3, 2018
Answer: What needs to be done to soften nasolabial folds?
Hyaluronate-based fillers shall not adversely interact with your immune system; so, you may proceed without undue concern!
My only advice is that you should go to a physician who observes antisepsis and works in a clean environment, in order to minimize the risk of infection...
The tear troughs are a difficult area for injections with dermal fillers, and from your photo it looks like perhaps the filler here is too close to the surface of the skin. It may be worth waiting a total of two weeks since the top-up, and see if it settles down. What kind of...
Hello , yes you can have Profhilo 6 weeks after a dermal filler treatment. Profhilo gives the skin a smoother more youthful glow. It works on the surface of the skin over a wide area with only a few injections. Quick and very effective, you will need 2 treatments a month apart and maintenance...