I've been using Radiesse in upper cheeks and temples because it has the added benefit of stimulating collagen growth. I was wondering if Voluma would be a good alternative and last longer? I usually need a syringe of Radiesse every six months (I tend to metabolize it fast). It gets expensive. Also, would Voluma work for tear troughs?
April 13, 2014
Answer: Voluma for cheeks and tear troughs Thank you for your question. Voluma is new to our injectable choices, but is a great option for volume enhancement of the cheeks and midface. It can be used in the temple, but this is an off label use. Studies suggest at least two years of longevity for Voluma vs 12-18 months for Radiesse. Voluma is more expensive than Radiesse, however I would not recommend injecting Voluma directly into the tear trough area. Another option is Sculptra. All of these long lasting fillers have their advantages and disadvantages. Ask your board certified plastic surgeon to recommend what is best for you. Good luck.
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April 13, 2014
Answer: Voluma for cheeks and tear troughs Thank you for your question. Voluma is new to our injectable choices, but is a great option for volume enhancement of the cheeks and midface. It can be used in the temple, but this is an off label use. Studies suggest at least two years of longevity for Voluma vs 12-18 months for Radiesse. Voluma is more expensive than Radiesse, however I would not recommend injecting Voluma directly into the tear trough area. Another option is Sculptra. All of these long lasting fillers have their advantages and disadvantages. Ask your board certified plastic surgeon to recommend what is best for you. Good luck.
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April 13, 2014
Answer: Does #Voluma last longer than #Radiesse and can it be used in tear troughs? The studies of Voluma actually show the majority of patients whose cheeks are fully corrected still seeing benefit beyond two years. In practice, cheek injections with Voluma also tend to improve the tear trough area and nasolabial folds through it's lifting effect. However, Voluma should NOT be injected directly into the tear trough or nasolabial folds. In many cases, additional treatment of these areas is not necessary but hollow tear troughs or deep nasolabial folds remain after Voluma treatment they should be filled with a different filler meant for those areas. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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April 13, 2014
Answer: Does #Voluma last longer than #Radiesse and can it be used in tear troughs? The studies of Voluma actually show the majority of patients whose cheeks are fully corrected still seeing benefit beyond two years. In practice, cheek injections with Voluma also tend to improve the tear trough area and nasolabial folds through it's lifting effect. However, Voluma should NOT be injected directly into the tear trough or nasolabial folds. In many cases, additional treatment of these areas is not necessary but hollow tear troughs or deep nasolabial folds remain after Voluma treatment they should be filled with a different filler meant for those areas. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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