JUVEDERM Voluma is a dermal filler proudly offered at The Mack Cosmetic Center in Tampa, FL. This filler offers many benefits, including versatility, rapid results, and long-lasting results. Today, we’re taking a deep dive into everything you need to know about this treatment, including how often you can get treatment and how long you can expect to enjoy your optimal results. Let’s get started.
How Often Can You Get JUVEDERM Voluma?
You can get JUVEDERM Voluma injections every 10 to 14 days. If you need more than one treatment to achieve your desired results, you should wait until the final results of your first treatment become apparent so we can administer the appropriate dose during your follow-up treatment. It can take up to two weeks for the final results of this treatment to appear.
How Often Will I Need to Get Treatment?
Many factors affect how often you will need to come in for this dermal filler treatment. If you get this filler to plump up your lips, you may need to come in every six to nine months for a touch-up session. If you’re treating nasolabial folds or marionette lines, your results may last longer. Your metabolism also plays a role in the longevity of your results. The higher your metabolism is, the faster your body will break down the filler.
The dose administered also significantly influences the longevity of your results. The larger the dose of filler you receive, the longer you can generally expect to enjoy your optimal results. Your habits, health, and age also affect how often you must come in for touch-up treatments to maintain your desired appearance.
What Can I Do to Maintain My Results?
To maintain your optimal results, it is extremely important that you stay hydrated and nourished. The results of this treatment are derived from your skin producing extra collagen, so you need to keep your collagen as healthy as possible to maintain your optimal results. Maintaining a healthy diet is one of the most effective ways you can do this. You should drink at least six cups of water daily and eat lots of protein, vitamin C, and zinc.
You can also help to maintain your results by sticking to a daily skincare routine. Every day, you should protect your skin from sun damage by applying at least an SPF 35 sunscreen. You also should apply an occlusive moisturizer to your skin at least once per day to help lock in hydration.
Is There Anything I Should Avoid to Help Maintain My Results?
There are things you should avoid to help maintain your desired results. One of the most important things to avoid is nicotine consumption. This chemical compound inhibits the fibroblasts responsible for producing new collagen, and it negatively affects the health of your existing collagen. It is also important to avoid excessive alcohol consumption.
The more alcohol you drink, the more likely it is that your skin health will suffer. Alcohol consumption results in the depletion of essential nutrients, like vitamin A, accelerating collagen loss. Depending on your sex and age, you should limit your alcohol consumption to one or two units of alcohol daily.
Am I a Good Candidate for This Treatment?
The FDA has approved JUVÉDERM for most adults. However, it is not appropriate for everyone. For instance, due to the presence of lidocaine in this injectable, you will not qualify for this treatment if you have an allergy to the injectable anesthetic. You also will not be able to get this treatment if you have a skin infection or any other form of irritation in the planned treatment sites.
Additionally, it is essential that you can follow all preparation and aftercare guidelines to be considered a good candidate for this treatment. Moreover, you should not be pregnant, breastfeeding, or ill at the time of your injection session. Furthermore, you should have realistic expectations about the results of treatment. This will be discussed thoroughly during your initial consultation once we have evaluated your concerns.
What Preparation Guidelines Are There?
There are many preparation steps you must take before your dermal filler injection session. One of the most important steps to take is to avoid consuming anything that can cause blood-thinning or impede blood clotting. For instance, you should stop taking fish oil supplements, NSAIDs, and MAOIs. Vitamin E and garlic supplements should also be avoided. Avoiding the consumption of alcohol for 24 hours pre-treatment is also required.
It is also important that you protect your skin from irritation before your injection session. You should minimize UV exposure by avoiding light-based tanning methods and taking care to apply sunscreen regularly in the days leading up to your appointment. Additionally, you should refrain from using topical products that may irritate your skin. Similarly, you should not get any cosmetic treatments that may cause skin irritation.
What Aftercare Guidelines Will I Need to Follow?
One of the most important aftercare guidelines to follow is to take it easy for 24 hours post-treatment. You should avoid strenuous physical activity because it is important to keep your blood pressure normal. You also should avoid other activities that cause sweating, like sitting in a sauna or hot tub. Furthermore, you should avoid drinking alcohol and smoking for 24 hours following your injection session.
Another important aftercare guideline to follow is to sleep with your head elevated above your heart on the night of your appointment. Moreover, you must sleep on your back and take other steps to not subject the treated areas to a lot of pressure.
Schedule Your Initial Consultation Today
You can get JUVEDERM Voluma injections two weeks after your first session if you are not satisfied with the results of your first treatment. However, you will most likely not need a follow-up session for at least six months after your first injection session. To verify that this line of dermal fillers is right for you, schedule an appointment with us at The Mack Cosmetic Center in Tampa, FL.