Facial Volume Loss

Over time, once evenly distributed facial fat shifts. Areas that used to have plenty of fat, such as the cheeks, no longer do. Areas that didn’t have much fat, such as the jawline, now have too much.

Collagen is the body’s most abundant protein. It keeps skin plump and firm. Collagen production decreases with age, leading to loss of elasticity and firmness.

Medical Issues

Certain medical issues contribute to facial volume loss. Conditions affecting the immune system, such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, can result in loss of facial fat.

After women go through menopause, their estrogen levels plummet. Lack of this female hormone can lead to loss of facial volume.

Lifestyle Issues

Lifestyle choices can exacerbate the loss of facial volume, making people look old before their time. Avoid premature facial volume loss by not smoking or spending too much time in the sun.

Exercise is critical, but too much exercise can lead to burning excessive calories. That, in turn, can affect the abundance of fat in the face. Develop healthy exercise and eating habits to keep skin in top shape.

Restoring Volume

What can you do about restoring facial volume? Such restoration involves plumping up the diminished areas. That’s where dermal fillers come in. The injectable fillers bring back the volume lost to time.

Juvederm contains hyaluronic acid (HA), a natural substance found in the body. It’s HA that helps keep skin firm — and lubricates joints. As with collagen, HA production declines with age.

HA fillers plump up lines and wrinkles, but injections in the cheek area provide volume for lifting and contouring. Not only does the appearance become more youthful, but patients can opt for higher cheekbones, a sign of classic beauty. Juvederm Voluma is designed specifically for volume restoration in the cheeks and cheekbones, jawline, chin and temples.

Dermal fillers containing collagen are also available, but the effects do not last as long as HA fillers. With HA fillers, patients may not need touchups for nine months to one year.

Contact Dr. Krau

To learn more about your choices for restoring facial volume and alleviating lines and wrinkles, please schedule a consultation with Dr. Krau. Contact his Miami office by calling (305) 861-6881 or emailing us today.

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If you have lost cheek volume with age, or are naturally thin and concerned about angular facial features, consider getting cosmetic dermal filler injections with Dr. Ary Krau and our team.

We use Voluma, a cheek filler from the tried-and-true Juvéderm family of products. This hyaluronic acid-based filler is the first filler approved by the FDA for cheek enhancement. When administered by an experienced injector, Voluma sculpts beautiful cheeks and lifts the cheekbones. Side effects are minimal and the results can last up to two years.

Look a Lot Younger With a Little Voluma

Voluma can be administered during a short office visit. The first step is for the injector to evaluate your natural facial anatomy and note the areas of your midface that you would like to improve. For example, maybe you want higher, more prominent cheekbones or greater fullness around the apples or apex of your cheeks.

Prior to the injections, your face will be numbed with ice or a topical cream to make the process more comfortable.

Then, the injector will strategically place the Voluma injections, depending on where you need volume and lift. You may receive a few injections in the apples of your cheeks or on the high points of your cheekbones. As an added benefit, the volume from the filler can lift and soften visible nasolabial folds and marionette lines around your mouth and chin.

You should be able to see slight improvements almost immediately after the injections. Initially, the results may look a little sharp or angular; rest assured that over the next few days and weeks, those angles will soften and your cheeks will look plump and beautiful.

How Long Does Voluma Cheek Filler Last?

Like other Juvéderm fillers, Voluma is formulated with a proprietary crosslinking technology called Vycross. This feature allows for a filler that is highly moldable for natural-looking results; it is also designed to make Voluma last longer than other cheek fillers. Thanks to Vycross technology, you can enjoy your Voluma results for up to two years.

Contact Us Today

If you are interested in plumping up your cheeks or defining your cheekbones with a minimally invasive solution, Voluma may be right for you. To find out more, contact the Miami plastic surgery practice of Dr. Ary Krau today.

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