Let’s face it: Your plump lips, round cheeks, and soft skin were never meant to last. Once you hit 30, years of sun damage and bad habits start to take their toll, and your body begins showing its first signs of slowing down. Your face is among the first to take the hit.
But it doesn’t have to stay this bleak.
Dermal fillers are minimally invasive and highly effective for restoring lost volume and gently lifting sunken features. Here, Divina Averilla, MD, and our team at Love Your Body Medical Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada, highlight Juvéderm Voluma XC ®, the industry’s leading cheek filler and lifter.
Juvéderm is one of the most popular hyaluronic acid-based collections of dermal fillers in the United States. It offers six unique fillers, each featuring a different bonding and concentration of hyaluronic acid that targets certain signs of aging when injected into different depths and areas in your face.
Juvéderm Voluma XC is specially formulated to address lost volume beneath the surface of your skin and increase the size of your cheeks.
Though “acid” is in the name, hyaluronic acid is a safe, naturally occurring substance. It’s one of the primary building blocks that make up your skin, cartilage, and other connective tissues.
Hyaluronic acid-based fillers like Juvéderm don’t damage your skin and carry little-to-no risk of side effects.
When we inject hyaluronic acid into your skin, it quickly stimulates the production of collagen, an essential protection for firm, supple, healthy skin. After age 30, your production of hyaluronic acid and collagen lessens, resulting in lost volume, sagging skin, and wrinkles.
Simultaneously, the smooth hyaluronic acid gel instantly fills your sunken cheeks and lifts your features.
Other benefits of hyaluronic acid include:
By far, the greatest advantage of Juvéderm fillers is that hyaluronic acid fillers radically improve your aesthetic without creating a single incision. You can get the effects of a facelift without ever going under the knife.
Your filler journey begins with a consultation with Dr. Averilla. We thoroughly discuss your concerns, treatment goals, and health history to create an effective aesthetic treatment plan.
If Juvéderm fillers are right for you, we often perform them on the same day as your consultation. The procedure is minimally invasive and doesn’t require much preparation.
If you’re considering Juvéderm fillers, you should avoid:
Avoiding these things can reduce your risk of post-injection bruising. Be sure to talk to us about any allergies or sensitivities you have.
To begin, Dr. Averilla marks the injection areas with a skin-safe pen. We then gently massage your face to ensure even distribution and reduce your risk of swelling. Juvéderm fillers contain a small amount of pain-reducing medication, which helps minimize any pain or discomfort you might feel during and after your procedure.
From start to finish, expect your filler appointment to take 15-60 minutes, depending on the treatment area.
Side effects are mild and include redness, tenderness, lumps or bumps, minor pain, and/or itching at the injection site. These are all easy to manage with over-the-counter pain medication and typically subside in 2-4 weeks.
You should avoid strenuous activity, wearing makeup, and consuming alcohol for at least a day after your injection.
Although the risk of side effects is low, take it seriously. You should always have a licensed professional, like Dr. Averilla, administer your fillers and other injectable cosmetic treatments.
You should notice the effects of Juvéderm right away or after the swelling subsides. Expect your results to last for six months to two years.
To maximize your results and support your skin’s long-term health, we recommend:
We can also help you create a basic skincare routine that includes gentle SPFs, moisturizers, toners, and other products to keep your skin healthy for years to come.
Dermal fillers also pair well with other treatments, like Botox®, to round out your treatment plan and address all signs of aging.
If you’re ready to restore your plump, youthful features, look no further than Juvéderm and its suite of dermal fillers. Contact Love Your Body Medical Spa online to request your consultation with Dr. Averiilla, or call today.
