Anti-Aging With Juvederm Voluma
Voluma is a firm hyaluronic acid (HA) filler designed for deep support. Used well, it restores cheek contour and chin balance without surface puff. The goal isn’t “fullness”—it’s better light on the face.
What Voluma Is (and Why It’s Different)
Who Does Best With Voluma
- Flattened midface or cheek that needs lift more than bulk
- Mild jowl/early jawline blur improved by cheek support and chin balance
- Recessed or short chin needing projection without a device
- Good skin quality with volume loss as the main driver (not heavy descent)
See how I sequence decisions in top-to-bottom facial analysis for fillers.
Where Voluma Helps Most
- Anterior & lateral cheek for lift and highlight
- Zygomatic arch for crisp contour (select faces)
- Chin and prejowl groove to steady the jawline
Not for: thin lower-eyelid skin or superficial fine lines—those need different tools.
How I Place It (Natural, Not Puffy)
- Deep structural planes: mostly supraperiosteal or deep subcutaneous—small aliquots per point
- Vector-based lift: support where ligaments need it, then reassess before adding more
- Cannula or needle: chosen by anatomy and precision needs; safety mapping every step
- Stage work: review at 2–4 weeks, add only if light still needs help
Voluma vs Other Options
| Option | Great for | Upsides | Considerations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voluma (HA) | Cheek lift, chin projection | Immediate, precise, dissolvable | Technique-dependent; temporary |
| Biostimulators | Gradual collagen support | Subtle, long-view improvements | Builds over months; not reversible |
| Fat grafting | Broader volume with surgery | Your tissue; can be long-lasting | OR time; take varies; staging common |
How I combine injectables for aging is outlined in injectables that help with anti-aging.
Results, Longevity, and Recovery
- Results: immediate contour; refine after early swelling settles
- Longevity: often around 12–24 months depending on area, product lot, and metabolism
- Recovery: brief swelling or bruising for a few days; avoid heavy exercise the first 24 hours
- Maintenance: small touch-ups age better than big one-time volumes
Safety and Who Should Wait
- Temporary swelling, tenderness, or small lumps that usually settle with time or guided massage
- Rare vascular events are medical emergencies—we use strict depth control and have reversal protocols
- Not a fit today: active infection, certain bleeding/immune issues, pregnancy/nursing
FAQ
Will Voluma make me look puffy
Not when placed deep and in small amounts. Puffiness comes from superficial bulk. Structure first, surface last.
Can it be dissolved if I don’t like it
Yes—being HA, it can be adjusted with hyaluronidase.
Does cheek filler replace a facelift
No. Filler restores shape; a lift repositions descended tissue. They work well together when sequenced.
Board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in breast, face, and body procedures.
