After doing some research, I’ve seen malar fat augmentation/lift as an option which I assume I’m too young for: I’m only 27 but I’ve always looked older than I am and have aged pretty fast due to genetics. I’ve also seen that Juvederm Voluma injected into the upper cheeks is a good way to lift the malar/nasolabial folds up and give me back my youthful look. But are my malar fat pads too fatty for this? Any advice would be greatfully appreciated - thank you!
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Answer: Laugh Lines / Nasolabial Folds - Fillers + Sculptra, Lasers like Fraxel/Clear + Brilliant, Radiofrequency, Peels, Skin Care
Swelling and asymmetry immediately after injections are common. You need to wait until the filler fully settles before taking any further actions. However, if you experience severe pain, numbness, etc you should contact your provider right away. Please contact a qualified provider or a...
The filler comes prepackaged in a box, however many injectors will prepare by removing the syringes from the box prior to the patient coming back to the room for efficiency. You can speak to your injector about your concerns. Each treatment should be documented in your patient record.
It is too soon to judge the results from your treatment. It usually takes 2-4 weeks for the Voluma to settle and the swelling to resolve. Especially the under-eye area tends to swell more. Give it some time. If you are still unhappy with the results at that time you can have it dissolved with...
