I want to get Voluma in my midface to fill out hollowing. But I’ve also heard that overtime, your face can end up looking more bloated and unnatural if the filler that is used draws in water. Can that happen with Voluma?
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Voluma does not really cause much increase in collagen formation since it is slowly absorbed. However, with the "trauma" of placing the Voluma, a tiny about is increased. Sculptra is a filler that does stimulate the production of collagen, and the new collagen does grow into this filler and...
Injecting Voluma in your cheeks will not solve the problem in my opinion. Lower transconjunctival blepharoplasty with fat transfer should resolve that issue. Potentially CO2 laser tightening will improve the quality of the skin as well.
For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest...