Juvederm Voluma is an FDA-approved injectable dermal filler designed to restore lost facial volume, particularly in the cheek area. It is a member of the Juvederm family, which is a range of injectables made from hyaluronic acid. Other products in the Juvederm family include Juvederm XC, Vollure, and Volbella.
Here are some details about Juvederm Voluma:
Positive:
- It is an effective way to restore lost facial volume without surgery.
- The needles used to inject the filler are very fine, which helps to reduce discomfort.
- It contains lidocaine, a numbing agent that helps to minimize discomfort during and after treatment.
Negative:
- It is possible to experience a reaction to Voluma, especially if you are allergic to lidocaine or have had a negative reaction to other fillers made with hyaluronic acid in the past.
- Juvederm Voluma contains trace amounts of gram-positive bacterial proteins and is contraindicated for patients with a history of allergies to such material.
Ingredients or materials:
- Juvederm Voluma is a sterile, biodegradable, non-pyrogenic, viscoelastic, clear, colorless, homogenized gel implant.
- It consists of crosslinked hyaluronic acid (HA) produced by Streptococcus equi bacteria, formulated to a concentration of 20 mg/mL and 0.3% w/w lidocaine in a physiologic buffer.
- The main ingredient in Voluma and in many other dermal fillers is hyaluronic acid (HA), which is a type of sugar that the body naturally produces. It helps to plump up the skin and provides volume.
