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How Does Voluma Work?

Are you unhappy with the way aging has made you look? If a loss of volume in your face is making you feel self-conscious, then our Voluma treatments at Revive MD Center in Glen Allen, VA might be right for you.

How Does Voluma Work?

It’s normal to see changes in the texture and appearance of your skin the older you get. You may have noticed your skin wrinkling or that your face appears less full. These are all natural and common parts of the aging process.

But if they’re making you feel unhappy with the way you look, you shouldn’t have to put up with them. If you’re noticing a significant amount of volume loss in your face and that’s something you’d like to counteract, then Juvederm Voluma might be the right solution for you. Using hyaluronic acid, this dermal filler puts volume back into your face while also stimulating more collagen production in your skin.

Why Does Skin Change?

Your skin is made up of several different chemicals. The levels of these chemicals will change depending on your age. When you’re young, you’ll have high amounts of proteins like collagen and elastin, as well as the sugar hyaluronic acid.

But as you get older, your levels of these chemicals will get lower. Since these proteins and sugars are important for providing your skin with its structure and fullness, their loss will result in some significant changes to the way your skin looks and feels. You’ll notice your skin is more prone to damage, that there are more wrinkles, and that there’s much less volume in your face.

What Is Voluma?

This is a dermal filler, which means that it’s injected into the targeted parts of your face using a small needle. This is part of Juvederm’s full lineup, a collection of fillers that are all made with hyaluronic acid as the main ingredient.

When you receive this particular type of Juvederm, you can use it to target your cheeks. Your cheeks are one of the major places where you’ll see a loss of volume in your face. When you get this filler, you’ll be able to put that volume back into your face, helping you look healthier and more youthful. Adding more volume to this area will also help lift the skin, tightening it and diminishing the appearance of jowls.

Other Types of Juvederm

Voluma is a great way to target your cheeks. But if that’s not your only concern, then you might receive an additional type of Juvederm.

Vollure

This type of Juvederm targets your skin’s loss of elasticity. Specifically, it targets the area around your nose and mouth. It’s really common to see wrinkles and volume loss in this area. You may have noticed vertical lines forming between your nose and mouth. These wrinkles are called nasolabial folds or smile lines.

Smile lines can age your appearance significantly. Vollure can help fill in this area, tightening and firming skin and helping you look younger and healthier.

Volbella

As you’ve gotten older, you may have noticed that your lips look thinner or less defined. Or perhaps your lips have always been rather thin. Regardless, thin lips can affect your appearance significantly.

If you’d like a solution to your thin lips, then Volbella might be exactly what you’re looking for. As a non-invasive, non-surgical enhancement to your lips, this is a great option if you’re looking for a safe way to help your looks look fuller and more supple.

What Is Treatment Like?

No matter what kind of cosmetic treatment you’re getting, the most important thing you can do is find a reputable clinic where you’ll get your treatment from. At our clinic, you can trust that your treatment will be both safe and effective. We will do everything we can to make sure the entire treatment process is comfortable for you, and that you get the results you want.

Pre-Treatment

Before you come in for your injections, we’ll set up a consultation appointment. Your consultation gives you the chance to bring up any questions or concerns that you might have about the treatment. It’s also an opportunity for us to get to know you as an individual and what your areas of concern are.

We’ll go over your medical history to help make sure that this is the right treatment option for you. Once we’ve determined that this type of Juvederm is right for you, we’ll book your injection appointment and provide you with instructions on how to prepare.

Getting Ready for Treatment

During the week or so leading up to your appointment, there are just a few things you’ll need to do. We’ll ask that you follow our instructions to ensure that your treatment is both as safe and effective as it can be.

Don’t worry, the instructions are minimal and easy to follow. You’ll just need to avoid certain things. This includes any medications or supplements that could lead to your blood thinning. Avoiding this will prevent any bruising. You should also avoid alcohol and smoking for 24 to 48 hours before your treatment.

Your Appointment

When you arrive at our clinic, the main priority of our staff will be your safety and comfort. We will do everything we can to make sure you feel confident in your decision to come to us. The first thing we’ll do when you sit down for your injections is carefully clean the skin where your injections will be applied. This will remove any grime or buildup, preventing any unwanted bacteria from entering your skin along with the injections.

With your skin cleaned, we’ll be able to start applying the product to your cheeks. We’ll use multiple injections of small amounts of the product to help make sure you’re getting the subtle, natural-looking results you want. The entire treatment process is very fast and should be complete in less than an hour.

After Treatment

One of the benefits of receiving this treatment is that you’ll be able to leave the clinic a soon as your treatment is finished. We’ll simply provide you with some instructions on how to take care of your skin as it heals from your injections.

Recovery time is minimal and there is essentially no downtime required after your treatment is done. Just make sure that you don’t perform any strenuous physical activity for the next day or so. Try not to do anything that might make you sweat excessively, and keep avoiding alcohol and tobacco.

FAQs

When Will I See Results?

If you’re looking to feel confident in your appearance, then you’re probably looking for something fast-acting. Luckily, this treatment provides effective results quickly.

As soon as your injections are applied, you’ll notice a difference in your appearance. The product will take up space beneath your skin, smoothing it out and making it look fuller. Over the next week or so, your results will become even more obvious.

How Long Will My Results Last?

Finding something that’s going to last a long time is just as important as finding something that will act quickly. One of the best parts about getting this treatment is that you can expect to enjoy your results for a long time. That means fewer maintenance appointments and follow-up injections.

Most patients are able to enjoy their results for up to two years. If you want your results to last as long as possible, then maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle and skincare routine will help.

Am I a Candidate?

Are you thinking this treatment might be right for you? You’re probably wondering if you could be a candidate. Most people who are in good overall health can receive this treatment. However, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or you’ve had negative reactions to injectables like this in past, this may not be right for you.

But if you’re generally healthy and you’re looking for a way to get back your younger appearance, this is a great method. Its main ingredient is something you find naturally in your skin already, and it is a safe treatment.

Learn More Today

If you’ve been looking for a solution to the loss of volume you’ve noticed in your cheeks, then this injectable is perfect for you. When you receive treatment at our clinic, you’ll know that you’re in the safe, caring hands of our highly-trained professionals. Book your appointment with us today at Revive MD Center in Glen Allen, VA

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