Posted by Dr. Anil R. Shah
Juvederm Voluma was recently unanimously FDA approved as the only facial filler for age-related loss in the midface. This particular filler is claiming to be the thickest to date. In addition, results may last up to 2 years, which is thought to be the longest lasting hyaluronic acid filler compared to others in the market. Side effect profile of Voluma is said to be similar to other HA fillers which includes, swelling, bruising, pain, redness or discoloration.
FAQ:
What size syringe does Voluma XC come in?
Voluma comes in a 1.0 ml syringe which is slightly more than the .8ml syringe that comes with Juvederm Ultra and Ultra Plus.
What volume of Voluma will I need?
The amount of Voluma you will need depends on your degree of facial aging.
Can Voluma be used elsewhere in the face?
Voluma is indicated to be injected in the mid-face where we tend to loose volume as we age.
