Voluma

In the global market of injectable hyaluronic fillers used in plastic surgery, there are various types of materials, classified according to their density. Materials with a thinner consistency are intended for fine wrinkles, while thicker materials are used for deeper folds. Voluma is the densest hyaluronic acid used in the facial area.

Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance found in the human body. It is present in high concentrations in soft connective tissues, the fluid surrounding the eyes, some cartilage, synovial fluid, and the skin. This substance is extracted, processed, and used, making it one of today’s most popular injectable materials. The hyaluronic acid used in plastic surgery is the same material injected into painful joints of arthritis patients to alleviate pain and improve problematic joints. Patients should be aware that hyaluronic acid is not derived from animal sources and is completely safe.

When Voluma is injected, it acts as a substrate that supports facial structures and tissues that have lost volume or elasticity due to natural aging. At the same time, it binds water to the skin’s surface, helping the skin remain fresh and elastic. As a thick hyaluronic filler, Voluma is primarily used to increase the volume of the cheekbones (“apples”) and to restore facial areas that show volume loss.

The Voluma procedure requires the use of a topical anesthetic cream to minimize discomfort during the injection. Following the treatment, some bruising and moderate swelling may occur, which can be covered with makeup. The results of Voluma last 14-18 months.