Which Needle Size is Used for Juvederm Voluma for Cheek Augmentation ?

Thank you for your question. Swelling is possible everytime a needle penetrates the skin. Having said that, I typically find that the degree of swelling varies based on the treatment and location. For example, swelling after Botox is usually minimal (unless you bruise). Juvederm in the...

The laser does not affect the Juvederm and it won’t diminish the effects of the filler. Most lasers use a beam of very concentrated light that is looking for the melanin in the hair. The laser gets attracted by the hair, not the filler. Once the laser finds the hair the light stops and it does n...

In the United States, there are only two acceptable methods for butt augmentation: a fat transfer to the butt and a butt augmentation with an implant. In my practice in Houston, I do both. Frequently, patients call asking for silicone, hydrogel, and juvederm for buttock augmentation. There...

I would suggest Sculptra as it seems you have lost a lot of fat in your cheeks, which is the underlying cause of the smile lines.  I would suggest only letting an MD do your injections, especially if you move to a filler like Sculptra.