If you are reading my blog, that means you know what a dermal filler is.
A quick recap: Dermal fillers are used to plump up areas or add volume underneath the skin. The dermal fillers I use are typically composed of hyaluronic acid (made synthetically, but is a natural occurring substance in our bodies and dissolves over time). Once any of these fillers are placed they soak up water in the area over the next week or so and expand in size.
These fillers are typically used to:
- increase lip size
- decrease facial wrinkles
- decrease size of lines from the nose to the mouth
- fill in smokers lines
- improve under eye volume loss (leading to the "sunken" look)
The new "Big dog" on the market comes from Allergan, the same company that makes Botox and regular Juvederm. The new product is called Juvederm Voluma. It is a hyaluronic acid filler that is aimed at "re-volumizing" the face. As we age we tend to lose our fat pads in the cheek area resulting in a more hollow faced appearance. Juvederm Voluma is an out patient procedure injection that places this "plumper/volumizer" in the cheek and causes a lifting effect to the entire cheek and face. These results last 1-2 years! The best part, if you are unsatisfied with it, this particular filler can be dissolved!
Results are very subtle and a bit pricey, but 1-2 years!! That is pretty darn good!
Dr. B
www.symmetrymedicine.com
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