Is Voluma capable of enhancing my cheekbones as well as Radiesse?

Is Voluma an alternative to Radiesse? Yes and No. I think Voluma has several advantages over Radiesse. It is completely reversible if there's a problem, it lasts almost twice as long, it's softer than Radiesse and molds easier, and is FDA approved for mid face volume. Radiesse has advantages as well. Radiesse is more volumizing and gives a better mid face lift because of the viscosity of the product. It also emulates bony augmentation better than Voluma though Implants would be a better option in the long run.  To achieve the same result as Radiesse, it seems an individual may need slightly more Voluma for the same effect though for bony augmentation, such as weak cheeks or chin, Radiesse will still be the favorite.  Unfortunately, you can't reverse it if you don't like it which is why fewer practitioners offer it but Radiesse can really lift moderate to severely sagging skin (no injectable product can give the same result as a facelift in these individuals) better and more cost effectively than Voluma.

Voluma can be used in the mid to lateral cheek for enhancement and to provide definition.  The hyaluronic acid in Voluma is not hydrophilic, therefore the chance of receiving a “puffy” appearance is minimized.  Both Voluma and Radiesse have lifting capabilities that are seen with small amounts of product. Radiesse is composed of calcium hydroxylapatite, which is not able to be reversed.  Both products last around 18-24 months. 

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Thank you for your question. Voluma will provide a very natural look. In the right hands it can certainly assist with the angle and giving the face more dimension. As always, we recommend seeing an experienced injector to achieve the desired outcome.

Voluma should be able to give you similar results to Radiesse when injected at the cheeks without giving you a rounder face. Voluma also lasts longer than Radiesse and can be reversed if ever necessary. Radiesse cannot be dissolved. Both products are injected in a similar manner to create lift and volume.

Having used Radiesse extensively, and now happily using Voluma for most of my patients looking to improve their cheeks, I can say with experience that Voluma, when injected by a skilled injector can look flawless and natural. There is a smooth natural finish that happens with Voluma, that is very soft and blends well. It can also be used in areas where Radiesse is not favored, due to risk of feeling or seeing a small nodule or bump. If you have never tried Voluma I would definitely consider giving it  a try over Radiesse. I have not seen any cases where a patient has a look of "fatty augmentation," I think what you may be seeing is overzealous injections, where they clearly over filled the patient. But, if your injector is known for creating a natural look, and you are clear that you want  a natural look, this should be no problem. You can overfill with any filler if too many syringes are used.

Radiesse is perfect for cheeks that are very flat and require a lift and fill.  Voluma fills the cheeks and creates contour but, do to the smaller volume and mode of action, does not lift the cheeks to the same degree.  Neither product should feel or appear unnatural is artistically placed. 

Voluma and Radiesse both are excellent products when used properly.  Radiesse is a biostimulator that will create collagen.  It demonstrates both an immediate and long term result.  Radiesse is a firm filler and can be injected into nasal labial folds as well as used in the cheeks and other portions of the face.Volumna is only FDA approved for use in the cheek area.  It can be used off label in other area of the face, however.  Voluma is a reversible filler which can be removed.Both fillers are products which an injector should consider in their toolbox to help add volume to the face.

Voluma is an excellent non-stimulatory filler; whereas Sculptra and Radiesse both provide stimulatory collagen filling that lasts quite a long time. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACSLos Angeles

I don't see a lot of transient swelling with Voluma injections that I typically see with other HA fillers (Juvederm, Restylane etc) - Voluma has been a great filler for malar augmentation in our injection practice.

Since I have a satellite practice in Israel, where Voluma and blunt-tipped cannulas have been regulatory agency approved for many years already, in addition to my Upper East Side of Manhattan office, I have had the opportunity to be injecting Voluma routinely for many years. In my experience, it has proven to be an excellent and durable volumizing filler, particularly for cheek augmentation. Voluma imparts a very smooth look and has the advantage of being dissolved with hyaluronidase if necessary. I find that Radiesse, which I have been using successfully for more than two decades imparts a slightly greater lift, and for this reason I prefer to use it, either alone or in combination with a hyaluronic acid volumizer, when performing The Nonsurgical 3D Vectoring Facelift or The Nonsurgical 3D Vectoring Necklift. When appropriate, I sometimes combine both agents for nonsurgical cheek augmentation Consultation with a board certified aesthetic physician with long experience with the use of all available injectable fillers and volumizers is essential for tailoring the best choices to your particular needs.