10 Things to Know about Voluma
Juvederm Voluma® is an injectible filler that is made of hyaluronic acid with a special structure that makes it firmer than other hyaluronic fillers. It is well-suited to restoring deep volume in the cheeks, temples, and other facial areas. Patients who undergo treatment with Voluma® at our Chicago and North Suburban locations benefit from Dr. John Q. Cook’s 15 year experience with facial volumization.
Hyaluronic Acid In The Skin
The skin is the largest organ in the body. It comprises about 15% of the body weight. Roughly 50% of the Hyaluronic Acid (HA) in our body is found in the skin. HA and Collagen are vital to maintaining the skins layers and structure. Collagen gives the skin its firmness and the HA nourishes and hydrates the collagen.
Limits to Facial Fillers
The single best correction from fillers occurs in the nasolabial fold, the depression between the cheek and upper lip that deepens as we age. Injectible fillers provide a framework beneath the fold and make the shadow that occurs there less visible.
A Plea for Sanity with Facial Fillers
Facial fillers used in a sensible way, almost always produce very happy patients. Pushed to extremes, however, some very peculiar things can happen.
What is the best facial filler?
Patients ask me, “What is the best facial filler?’’ There is no single filler ideal for all purposes. Each material works best in specific applications.