Voluma Archives - Andrew Trussler, MD, PLLC https://www.drtrussler.com/blog/category/voluma/ Wed, 12 Oct 2022 21:48:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://www.drtrussler.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/fav-150x150.png Voluma Archives - Andrew Trussler, MD, PLLC https://www.drtrussler.com/blog/category/voluma/ 32 32 Voluma® as a Volumetric Filler for the Cheek: In-office Cheek Lift https://www.drtrussler.com/blog/injectable-fillers/voluma-as-a-volumetric-filler-for-the-cheek-in-office-cheek-lift/ Mon, 14 Apr 2014 14:49:03 +0000 https://www.drtrussler.com/?p=1961 Voluma® is a new FDA approved hyaluronic acid gel based filler for use in the cheek, or midface area. Hyaluronic acid fillers are thick gels used to replace volume and smooth creases. Juvederm® and Restylane® are commonly used hyaluronic acid based fillers for facial areas like the nasolabial folds (smile lines) and lips (lip augmentation). […]

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]]> Voluma® is a new FDA approved hyaluronic acid gel based filler for use in the cheek, or midface area. Hyaluronic acid fillers are thick gels used to replace volume and smooth creases. Juvederm® and Restylane® are commonly used hyaluronic acid based fillers for facial areas like the nasolabial folds (smile lines) and lips (lip augmentation). The difference between these fillers and Voluma® is the consistency and amount of cross linking. Voluma® is thicker with a more stable cross link which prevents it from being absorbed and leads to its longer lasting effect. Juvederm® will last over one year in the face where Voluma® will last for over two years.

  • Injectable fillers for office based facial and cheek rejuvenation in Austin TX.

Voluma® must be injected in the deeper tissues of the cheek and lower eyelid, and is not for use in the lower face or for superficial facial lines. Voluma® does contain lidocaine in the gel similar to Juvederm® XC which makes for comfortable injections in the office.
Voluma® is used for midface (cheek) aging and volume loss. Common indications of aging in this area are

  • Deep lines under the lower eyelid (tear trough)
  • Puffiness in the lower eyelid
  • Flattening of the upper cheek
  • Hollowing of the lower cheek
  • Sagging of the cheek
  • Deep nasolabial folds

Voluma® can fill out the deeper creases of the lower eyelid and shape the cheek area. It can be performed in the office with topical anesthetic and ice in a 15 minute procedure. Side effects can be bruising and swelling which can be limited with ice. The results can last over 2 years, but they are related to injecting the proper volume and choosing the patient with early facial aging.

Voluma® Austin TX does add a new option for midface rejuvenation in Austin, TX with Dr. Andrew Trussler.

Dr. Andrew Trussler in a Plastic Surgeon with a Plastic Surgery practice in Austin TX.

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]]> Lifting the Cheek: What are my midface options? https://www.drtrussler.com/blog/juvederm/lifting-the-cheek-what-are-my-midface-options/ Tue, 11 Mar 2014 23:53:04 +0000 https://www.drtrussler.com/?p=1654 The midface or cheek region spans an area form the lower eyelid to the smile line or nasolabial fold. The midface commonly shows early signs of aging, including lower eyelid bags, deep smile lines and flattening of the cheek. Aging in this area is usually from the descent of cheek fat and/or the loss of […]

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]]> The midface or cheek region spans an area form the lower eyelid to the smile line or nasolabial fold. The midface commonly shows early signs of aging, including lower eyelid bags, deep smile lines and flattening of the cheek. Aging in this area is usually from the descent of cheek fat and/or the loss of facial fat from either weight loss, smoking, sun damage, or genetics. It is not uncommon for a patient in their twenties to complain of lower eyelid puffiness or deep lines (tear trough). There are multiple options for correcting the aging midface including non-invasive, minimally invasive and open type procedures. The choice of midface procedure depends on the degree of aging and the goals of the patient.

Non-invasive procedures such as volumetric fillers can be performed in the office under local anesthesia. Voluma® is a new product which can be injected in the cheek to replace volume that has been lost in this region.

Endoscopic midface lifts are surgical procedures which are performed through a hairline incision with a camera (endoscope) and long instruments to release and raise the cheek area. An open midface lift is performed through a lower eyelid incision and like the endoscopic approach releases and raises the cheek area. Lower eyelid blepharoplasty procedures are typically done in conjunction with a surgical midface lift to help tighten the skin and muscle of the lower eyelid.

Recovery form any midface procedure is about one week and can extend to 3 weeks if a lower eyelid or facelift is performed in conjunction with it.

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