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.
Manufacturer
The drug is produced by a large pharmaceutical holding from Austria, Croma. Its foundation dates back to 1976. At first, the main activity was the distribution and registration of drugs. Then managers began to pay a lot of attention to scientific developments. This led to the need to conduct research in the field of molecular biochemistry. The company became successful in this area, producing high-quality products for ophthalmology and orthopedics.
The holding has representative offices in countries such as Poland, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Canada, Finland, Denmark, France, Norway, USA, Romania, Spain. About 20 years ago, products for aesthetic medicine began to be produced. In 2009, the Princess line of fillers was released.
These products at the exhibition in Monaco received the highest award - “Brand of the Year”. The company controls the creation of fillers. Scientists create and improve the tool. The plant produces packaging and consumables. Specialists check and then sterilize the product. Only after this the filler goes on sale.
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).
General information
"Princess Volume" is a type of Princess filler. Cosmetologists use it for skin with high activity of the sebaceous glands, porous and combination skin. Filler injections are used for a variety of purposes:
- treatment of acne, scars and cicatrices, enlarged pores;
- for vector lifting;
- to create a clear oval face and natural lip shape.
According to reviews from cosmetologists, Princess Volum can be used with other drugs. This allows you to get excellent results for replenishing the volume of various areas of the face.
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.”
Effect
The result of the procedure is noticeable immediately. Lips look plump, wrinkles are smoothed out, skin texture is normalized, it becomes smooth and firm. How long does the effect of the Princess Volum filler last? According to experts, the result lasts for 6-12 months. Patients usually see him a week after the procedure. During this time, swelling, redness and bruising are eliminated.
After a week, it will be clear whether another correction is required or whether the result is satisfactory. The duration of the result is determined by several factors:
- skin characteristics;
- depth of injection;
- consistency of the drug;
- condition of the dermis;
- patient's age.
The duration of the effect depends on lifestyle and the presence of bad habits. The average duration of the result is 6 months – 1 year. If the procedure was performed on the lips, the result will last longer compared to the area around the eyes or the nasolabial triangle.
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.
Advantages
Considering consumer reviews, Princess Volum has several advantages. The main one is safety. Other advantages include:
- naturalness of the effect;
- physiological;
- high-quality biointegration into tissues;
- no compression of the tissue due to plasticity.
Thin, dull skin after the drug is saturated with moisture. Fibroblast division processes are also launched and active vital cells are restored. Unlike many other products, Princess Volum can be used to improve young and aging skin. Another advantage is its excellent compatibility with other products.
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
Rules for performing the procedure
How is work done with “Princess Volum”? Reviews from patients urge them to go to cosmetology clinics, where the entire procedure will be performed by a qualified master. This will prevent many adverse consequences.
First, the cosmetologist determines the areas for injection. Then the skin is treated with an anesthetic cream. The packaging of the drug is opened in front of the patient. The filler is introduced with a thin needle. The amount is determined by the depth of the wrinkles, the injection site and the purposes for which the procedure is performed.
The injection is performed under the wrinkle, the area under the skin is filled with gel, it becomes smooth and raised. The duration of the procedure is 15-40 minutes. “Princess Volum” works effectively, according to cosmetologists, when injected into the lips. This correction takes up to 15 minutes.
After this, chemical peeling, cleaning and other aggressive procedures should not be performed. You should not use scrubs, go to solariums, saunas, swimming pools and baths. Physical activity, spicy and hot foods, alcohol, and smoking are undesirable. If you use the drug “Princess Volum” for your lips, according to cosmetologists, you should avoid kissing for some time so as not to harm your health.
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.
Indications
Indications for use are:
- returning lost contours and adding some volume to the chin, cheekbones and cheek area;
- smoothing the skin texture - eliminating wrinkles, eliminating unevenness;
- tissue tightening in the chin area;
- filling large-scale folds of the central facial third with substance;
- alignment of nasal folds;
- modeling a more toned and youthful contour of the oval face.
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.
Compound
Taking into account the feedback from cosmetologists, the Princess Volum filler is actively used in the field of cosmetology. The basis of the drug is considered to be reticulated hyaluronic acid. Its concentration level is 23 mg/ml. If it is higher, the product will be very dense and unsuitable for injection under the skin. A small concentration has a weak effect, so it will not have any effect.
The filler is considered monophasic, that is, its molecules are the same size. Thanks to this, they are evenly distributed under the skin, so the effect of the procedure is natural. The product has a high degree of viscosity. Contains some butadiene diglycidyl ether. It stabilizes the hyaluronate, which is why the component does not disintegrate immediately, but over 6 or 12 months.
This allows you to determine how long “Princess Volum” lasts. According to reviews, the results last for the above period. For better stabilization, proteins, endotoxins, and oxygen are removed from the filler. The filler is based on SMART technology, which ensures the safety of the gel and its stable structure.
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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Extending the effect of fillers
After the procedure, for a week you cannot:
- drink plenty of fluids at night to avoid swelling;
- be in the sun;
- go to the gym;
- use cosmetics.
The skin must be protected from mechanical factors. After the procedure, slight redness, swelling, bruising, and painful sensations when touched may occur. After a few days, the unpleasant symptoms disappear. You can buy fillers yourself, but you should not inject yourself. The introduction of the drug into the middle and deep layers of the skin without complications can only be carried out by a cosmetologist who has a license for his work.
Thus, the Princess Volume filler is effective, as cosmetologists and patients confirm. Experts value it for its ease of use, minimum side effects, and safety. Women like the drug for getting natural results. Facial skin looks beautiful and young.
Flaws
The disadvantages of correcting skin defects with filler include:
- high price, in comparison with analogue means, for the manipulation, and directly for the drug itself;
- a sufficient number of contraindications for use;
- the presence of side effects caused by a high concentration of the components of the product;
Manipulation requires qualifications and professional training of a specialist, which is not always possible in small towns and clinics with a dubious reputation.
Precautionary measures
When using Juvederm Volume, certain precautions must be observed:
- during injection there is a risk of infection of internal soft tissues;
- there is no research information on the effectiveness of the component after its introduction to skin fragments where other corrective compositions were previously used;
- There is no data on the positive dynamics of the method in people suffering from autoimmune diagnoses that have been successfully treated, as well as those that are present at the time of the injection.
In each situation, the doctor individually determines the degree of risk for the patient and makes the appropriate decision regarding the possibility of carrying out a procedure with preliminary sampling of the composition. If the disease is in the acute stage, this is an inevitable contraindication for use; - for persons suffering from streptococcal viruses, as well as with frequent sore throats, rheumatism of the joints, tests are required before each session;
- people taking anticoagulants are necessarily warned about the possible risks of side effects in the form of bruising and hematomas at the time of administration of the composition. In this case, the patient should stop taking aspirin and vitamin C complexes for at least 7 days;
- Juvederm should not be used in conjunction with hepatic metabolism blockers;
- Patients involved in active sports should be informed that the injection contains elements that negatively affect doping tests;
- you need to take into account the fact that the product already contains an anesthetic substance - lidocaine;
The liquid is ideally compatible with the magnetic fields used in the MRI process.
