Juvederm Voluma is an injectable filler that is used to replenish facial volume (cheekbones, cheeks, lips) and reduce signs of aging, including wrinkles. Thanks to the drug, cosmetologists are able to restore the patient’s facial contour, making it look younger and more attractive.
The picture shows Juvederm filler in its original packaging.
The main active component of the Juvederm line is hyaluronic acid (the so-called “hyaluronic acid”).
What it is?
Juvederm Volume is an American-made gel filler known throughout the world. It is recognized as one of the best in cosmetology among targeted drugs.
The problems it solves:
- Correction of external defects.
- Elimination of facial and age wrinkles.
- Face contouring.
Official website: www.juvederm.com
Manufacturer: Allergan, USA (Allergan, USA).
The main analogue and competitor of the Voluma filler, intended for tightening the mid-face area with a long period of action, is the drug Radiesse.
Areas of application for Voluma Juvederm
How long does it last?
Juvederm fillers last up to 2 years.
Participants in a clinical study that tested the effects of this drug noted that after using it they felt 5 years younger.
The participants were surveyed six months after the filler was administered.
Effect of use:
- Enlargement of cheeks and cheekbones.
- Filling the nasolabial folds (nasolabial folds).
- Reduce sagging in the mouth area (jowls).
Differences from regular Juvederm
Juvederm is a softer filler in its structure and action, but it also consists of hyaluronic acid. It is usually used to enlarge the lips and in the mouth area.
Volum acts on the deeper layers of the face, therefore it is used to add and replenish volume in the cheek area.
Composition of the drug
Juvederm Voluma contains:
- Hyaluronic acid is the main component of filler,
- Lidocaine compounds – anesthetize,
- Phosphate buffer is an auxiliary additive that ensures the distribution of the filler in the layers of the skin.
The product is able to retain moisture , thereby providing hydration and natural skin tightening.
In the photo: Juvederm Voluma in packaging and ampoules
Filler price
Quality products from a country like the USA cannot be cheap.
The injection usually requires 2 syringes of Juvederm Volume. It costs about $700-1000 (40,000-55,000 rubles).
However, Voluma may be more cost effective than regular Juvederm or Restylane because... they cost around $700 per syringe, but are half as effective.
Juvederm hydrate for biorevitalization
In fact, solving this issue is not so difficult. Here, the biorevitalization procedure serves as an assistant to women. Thanks to it, the skin of the face, neck and hands becomes beautiful again. Today's cosmetology market offers a large selection of biorevitalizers that differ in cost, composition and quality. All of them necessarily contain hyaluronic acid, which is present in every body, but over time it becomes less.
To replenish reserves, cosmetologists began to maintain youthful skin using artificially created hyaluronic acid. One of the most common biorevitalizers today is the product Juvederm Hydrate.
Thanks to the use of this filler, the skin will regain its elasticity, achieved by moisturizing the upper layers of the skin.
Types of Juvederm: description of drugs
The Juvederm line of products includes varieties of fillers with hyaluronic acid of different concentrations, densities and directions of action.
Which Juvederm is better to choose is decided by the cosmetologist based on the patient’s needs, his wishes and the characteristics of his body.
There are the following types of fillers of this brand.
Juvederm Hydrate
- Purpose: elimination of age-related skin changes.
- The active ingredient in the composition: mannitol, removes toxins from cells and replenishes the lack of hyaluronic acid in tissues.
Juvederm Ultra with lidocaine
- The filler contains lidocaine, which reduces pain during injection.
Depending on the density of the gel, Juvederm ultra is: 2, 3, 4
- Juvederm Ultra 2 is for sensitive areas like the eye area and lips.
- Juvederm Ultra 3 - hides the signs of skin aging - in particular, wrinkles on the forehead. Also often used for lips and lip enhancement. This type of gel is also good for enhancing cheekbones.
- Juvederm Ultra 4 - has the most viscous consistency, therefore it is suitable for injection into the nasolabial area, lips and replenishment of deep wrinkles.
Filler Juvederm Ultra Smile is used only to increase lip volume (volumization). An analogue of Juvederm for lip augmentation is another filler from Allergan - Surgiderm 30 XP (Surgiderm).
Features of application
The filler injection process itself lasts about 30-60 minutes and involves several subcutaneous injections.
The procedure is painless for most patients, as cosmetologists use external freezing to eliminate discomfort.
The Voluma XC line of fillers has added lidocaine in small volumes, which plays the role of an anesthetic for injections.
When testing the drug, patients received up to 7 syringes of filler - all injections were free. This is a large amount, so fewer shots are usually needed on average.
The exact amount of the drug is determined for the client individually depending on his age, weight, genetics and other characteristics of the body.
The opinion of cosmetologists is something like this:
“For a young patient, it is recommended to start with ½ syringe on each cheek, for older patients - 1-2 syringes. If the effect is insufficient, then the doctor will give additional injections during the second appointment.”
Photo: before and after
The first results of use will be noticeable immediately after the administration of Juvederm Voluma.
Patients can look at themselves in the mirror immediately after surgery and evaluate the difference between what was “before” and what happened “after” the injection.
If you don’t like the resulting effect, the hyaluronic filler can be dissolved using hyaluronidase, which will require 2-3 sessions with a break of several weeks.
Recovery period
The average recovery time from Juvederm Voluma is 1-2 weeks . During this time, the swelling of the face completely disappears and the final results of the procedure become visible.
The main difference between Voluma and Juvederm Ultra Plus is that it does not absorb water as actively and therefore causes less swelling.
But because This gel is harder and is injected into the cheekbone area, which can cause pain and a feeling of some hardness (foreign body), which is felt by the patient for several days after the injection. These are temporary side effects that go away quickly and on their own.
List of restrictions:
- Patients should not take aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Motrin, Advil, or dietary supplements containing vitamin E, fish oil, etc. for 12 days before the procedure. All of these substances increase the risk of bruising and bruising at the puncture sites.
- It is recommended to apply ice compresses to the injection area and limit physical activity in the first 2 days after the procedure if there are no bruises on the face.
- After 48 hours, warm compresses can be applied to the resulting bruises.
- Limit your time in the sun and use a strong sunscreen (with SPF 30 or more) before going outside.
- Inflammations on the face can be masked with foundation no earlier than 12 hours after the injections.
- Laser treatments and chemical peels on the face after filler injection can cause inflammation.
- It is not advisable to give injections during menstruation in women.
- On the eve of the procedure, you should not drink alcohol , coffee, or eat hot spices.
Volumization of cheekbone skin looks something like this
Instructions for use
The injection is not intended for use at home. The drug should be administered by a specially trained cosmetologist or doctor in a beauty salon or clinic. Introducing the product at home is not only unsafe, but can also provoke irreparable consequences for appearance and health.
The duration of the procedure takes about 30 minutes and consists of 3 stages:
- Treatment of the skin area undergoing the procedure with antiseptic agents;
- Slow injection under the skin;
- Carrying out a massage to evenly distribute the product under the skin.
After receiving the procedure, it is recommended to temporarily (2-3 days) limit the use of cosmetics, sunbathing, visiting the bathhouse, sauna, and swimming pool.
Side effects occur extremely rarely and disappear within a maximum of 7 days:
- Swelling;
- Hematomas;
- Seals at the injection sites;
- Bruising.
Contraindications
Before performing this procedure on a woman, cosmetologist specialists are obliged to warn her that fillers have a number of contraindications.
List of conditions for which Juvederm Voluma injections cannot be given:
- Autoimmune diseases,
- Allergy to lidocaine,
- Acute viral diseases, influenza, ARVI,
- Predisposition to scars
- Pregnancy and lactation,
- Age under 18 years.
- Skin inflammations
- Laser rejuvenation procedures,
- Chemical peeling.
Complications and risks
The risk of adverse reactions after using Juvederm is approximately the same as for all other hyaluronic acid fillers in the composition.
Voluma injections are made a little deeper than other drugs, which has its own risks.
The most common complications of the procedure are:
- Bruising
- Painful sensations
- Edema,
- Itching,
- Redness of the skin at the injection sites.
As a rule, most of these adverse reactions go away on their own after a few days.
Juvederm Hydrate - what kind of drug?
What makes Juvederm unique is its composition. In addition to the main component - concentrated hyaluronic acid, this includes the antioxidant mannitol, which not only protects cells from damage, but also reduces the rate of breakdown of hyaluronic acid molecules. This affects the effectiveness of the procedure - the duration of operation of the composition increases several times, which allows you to visit the cosmetologist much less often for additional manipulations.
Important! Not every cosmetologist can carry out the procedure for introducing the composition - for this you need to undergo a special training course and have extensive experience in working with preparations based on hyaluronic acid. To completely avoid complications, it is better to contact trusted beauty salons with a good reputation.
Before introducing the composition, the cosmetologist must certainly familiarize the patient not only with the possible risks, but also tell in detail about the features of care after the procedure. A mandatory step is to undergo an examination to identify contraindications, otherwise you may experience unwanted complications.
The manipulations are carried out in several stages:
- The skin is thoroughly cleansed of cosmetic residues, dead cells, fat and dirt.
- Antiseptic treatment is carried out.
- An anesthetic composition is applied.
- Juvederm is administered by injection.
- Repeated treatment with antiseptics is carried out.
- A product is applied for a few minutes that relieves irritation from the skin and promotes uniform distribution of the composition in the tissues.
The procedure can bring a lot of unpleasant moments, since even painkillers are unable to completely relieve pain. You can use ice cubes to relieve discomfort, but only the specialist who carries out the manipulation decides whether this should be done.
How effective are the results of the procedure? According to many ladies, the skin is perfectly saturated with the necessary moisture, quickly smoothes out, sagging and wrinkles disappear, and facial contours are restored, which become less clear with age.
You will be interested to know what kind of facial biorevitalization procedure this is:
Reviews about the drug
Contour plastic surgery using Juvederm Voluma filler is considered an effective modern method of skin rejuvenation and tightening. But you need to understand that no matter how strong the desire to correct the shortcomings of your own appearance, you cannot ignore contraindications.
The opinions of cosmetologists about the Juvederm product line agree that it has proven itself well in cosmetology and is rightfully considered one of the best lines of gel fillers with hyaluronic acid.
If this drug or the technique of its use aroused your interest, or you have already done contouring using Juvederm gels, leave your review under the article in the “Comments and Reviews” section.
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Juvederm Voluma
Many clients of the Clinic on Komarova ask cosmetologists what the differences between the wide range of Juvederm products are from each other. In this review article we will talk about the contouring drug Juvederm Voluma.
The use of Juvederm Voluma makes it possible to restore lost volume to facial tissues, ideal for correcting folds and deep wrinkles, as well as for bio-reinforcement of the face.
A smooth, rounded oval face, a smooth, clear jawline and high, beautiful cheekbones are some of the criteria for attractiveness. The capabilities of Juvederm Voluma allow you to achieve all these results.
Voluma is a homogeneous gel having a high concentration of hyaluronic acid of high and low molecular weight. Available in syringes of 2 ml.
Juvederm Voluma filler is distinguished by its softness and is mainly used to create volume in the cheekbones.
Features of the injection procedure
The duration of the procedure depends on the amount of correction required (from 20 to 40 minutes). The face is first cleaned, after which the doctor performs a series of injections along pre-marked lines and areas on the face. The injections do not cause any particular discomfort. If the pain threshold is low, the doctor may administer anesthesia before the procedure. The manufacturers of the drug Juvederm Voluma added another component to the filler for pain relief - lidocaine - in order to completely eliminate discomfort during the rejuvenating procedure (Juvederm Voluma with lidocaine).
How much Juvederm Voluma is needed is determined during the procedure. This indicator is individual and depends on several factors: volume deficit, skin condition, number of correction zones.
First results and recovery
The effect after the procedure appears almost instantly and lasts quite a long time. The results of the procedure last up to two years. The duration depends on the lifestyle and individual characteristics of the patient. Feedback from clients of the Komarov Clinic confirms the longevity of the results obtained, and therefore the price-quality ratio is fully justified.
Sometimes, in order to show the client the difference before and after the procedure, as well as the quick rejuvenating effect, the doctor first works with one half of the face, after which he gives the patient a mirror: - the improvements are always bright and obvious.
After the procedure, some patients sometimes experience slight bruising and swelling, redness of the skin, all this goes away without a trace after a while. In order for the effect after the procedure to please you for a long time, we recommend that you follow some rules, which your cosmetologist will tell you in detail.
It is not recommended to visit saunas, steam rooms, or solariums for two weeks. Immediately after the procedure, it is better not to use decorative cosmetics and try not to fall face down.
Indications for use
Most often, the doctor decides to use Juvederm Voluma when the patient has a volume deficit or inadequate redistribution of soft tissue volume. Volume restoration is one of the important aspects in the rejuvenation process. In areas such as nasolabial folds, nasolacrimal groove and undefined cheekbones, undefined jawline. This direction in aesthetic medicine is called volumetric.
So, Juvederm Voluma is the newest subdermal filler based on hyaluronic acid. Injections of the drug allow you to restore lost volume to tissues and obtain a significant rejuvenating effect.
If you are faced with the task of maintaining youth and beauty? Call the Clinic on Komarova at 240 0000 and sign up for a consultation with our specialists!
