VOLUMA® in Chicago, IL

While hollow, flat cheeks were popular in the 90s, classic beauty calls for voluminous cheeks that help you appear youthful and healthy. From the top-selling Juvéderm collection of nonsurgical dermal fillers, Voluma is uniquely made to give lift and contour to the mid-face for a natural and more youthful look. At his office in Oak Lawn, IL, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Saeed Chowdhry offers Voluma to address a sunken mid-face that is hollow and flat due to genetics, weight loss, or age. Giving you improvements that are visible for as long as two years, Voluma by Juvéderm is an injectable wrinkle filler, which uses hyaluronic acid to help your face feel softer and look smoother. Make an appointment to find out more about how Juvéderm Voluma injectable treatments at SAC Plastic Surgery may boost your overall appearance by providing lift and fullness.

Voluma is an HA (hyaluronic acid) injectable filler that can help add lift and contour to your mid-face. Many people see decreased fullness of the apples of their cheeks when they age or after they have dropped a dramatic amount of weight. Other people have naturally hollow cheeks and are seeking treatment with Voluma to enhance their mid-face. Female patients who are nursing or pregnant are not eligible for Voluma injections. Voluma by Juvéderm is approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for patients 21 and older. You will complete a consultation to determine if Voluma is an effective filler for you. After considering your needs and cosmetic goals, as well as medical history, a personalized injectable treatment plan will be developed.

After your consultation with Dr. Chowdhry, your procedure may be planned for your next appointment or completed that day, based on schedule availability. In a private room, you will sit and relax as your cheek is cleaned to prepare for the Voluma injections. Dr. Chowdhry will perform the injections himself and may also use a local anesthetic to help make the procedure more comfortable if requested. For accuracy, he will mark the areas to be treated before administering the injections with a fine-gauge needle. When the filler is injected, you may notice mild redness and swelling, but this usually subsides on its own.

For many patients, the benefits of Voluma treatments can be seen right away and may last about two years. It's rare to develop lasting or severe reactions from Voluma injections, but if you do have questions, concerns, or a reaction, please contact SAC Plastic Surgery for more information. Common side effects are light swelling, redness, or irritation of the treated area. These cases are generally extremely minor. During your consultation, ask Dr. Chowdhry how soon to plan your next appointment to either build up or prolong the effects of Juvéderm Voluma.

How much does Voluma cost?
The price of a Voluma treatment can vary greatly depending on how much product is needed to achieve your cosmetic goals. Since Voluma lasts up to two years, you should focus on choosing a surgeon who is skilled and experienced with Voluma and avoid anywhere offering extremely cheap or knock-off injections. Prior to your first injection, Dr. Chowdhry will assess your skin and listen to your needs before developing your custom treatment plan. After this, he can discuss the amount of Voluma that will be needed for your treatment and how much it will cost. If you want to get special savings and earn points on Juvéderm, BOTOX, and other treatments, ask about the Allergan Brilliant Distinctions rewards program.

What is hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring substance that works to bind water to cells. Along with other functions, it can secure moisture and create fullness in the skin. Like other Juvéderm fillers, Voluma's main ingredient is a synthetic version of HA. When Voluma's hyaluronic acid-based formula is injected into your skin, it can restore volume to the cheeks and mid-face area. The HA in Voluma also helps your skin hold moisture so it is softer and healthier when compared to before your treatment.

How long do the results last?
With optimal treatments, the results of Voluma last for up to two years. You should be able to see improvements from your treatment right away, which will continue to develop over the next few weeks. You may need several Voluma treatments, especially if you want to build up large amounts of volume in your cheeks. During your consultation, Dr. Chowdhry will develop your custom Voluma plan and discuss how often you should schedule treatments to achieve and sustain your goals.

Is there any downtime needed after a Voluma treatment?
Following a Voluma treatment session, you can return to your normal daily activities. However, it is suggested that strenuous activities, like exercise, be avoided for the first 24 hours after your treatment. Dr. Chowdhry will go over post-treatment instructions to ensure your results last and look great. You may want to apply a cold compress to the injection sites to reduce any swelling and bruising. Dr. Chowdhry also advises sleeping with your head propped up by a few pillows. You should avoid touching your face to prevent spreading the filler to unwanted areas.

What are the possible side effects of Voluma?
Most patients experience mild to moderate bruising and swelling at the injection sites for 2 – 4 weeks after their treatment. Other common but temporary side effects after a Voluma treatment include tenderness, firmness, lumps, bumps, discomfort, redness, discoloration, and itching. If they occur, Voluma side effects are usually only moderately uncomfortable. If you have any concerns, side effects last longer than a month, or you develop signs of an infection, please contact SAC Plastic Surgery.

If you need more shape in your cheeks or lift in the middle of your face, find out more about Voluma by Juvéderm at SAC Plastic Surgery in Oak Lawn, IL. Schedule an appointment to meet with Dr. Saeed Chowdhry for an evaluation of your skin and a customized plan that may include Voluma, other Juvéderm dermal fillers, or advanced skin procedures to help you attain a youthful, radiant appearance.