What is facial volumetrics? Indications and contraindications

Facial volumetry is one of the most popular aesthetic medicine procedures, which allows to achieve a natural effect of filling wrinkles and modeling facial features. What exactly does volumetrics consist of? What are the indications and contraindications for this procedure?

Facial volumetry – what is it?

Volumetrics is a simple and non-invasive procedure that is performed without the use of a scalpel. Its purpose is to improve the appearance of the face – primarily to model its features and contours. Facial volumetry is usually performed using hyaluronic acid.

What might be the extent of the treatment?

With the help of volumetry, it is possible to model virtually the entire face or to focus only on a part of it. It is popular:

• Cheek volumetry – their sagging and loss of volume very often accompanies weight fluctuations and natural skin aging processes. Sagging cheeks visually age the face, and the volumetry procedure allows to lift them and restore their firmness.
• Chin volumetry – is a procedure recommended both when the contour of the chin has become blurred, as well as when you are dissatisfied with its shape. Chin volumetrics helps to eliminate signs of skin aging, as well as being an irreplaceable way to correct any asymmetries.
• Facial volumetry – modeling the entire face using the volumetry technique is a great way to restore elasticity, firmness and proper level of tone. Depending on the needs and expectations of the individual patient, the volumetry procedure also allows to eliminate possible asymmetries, model facial features and emphasize its oval.

What does the volumetrics procedure look like?

Every aesthetic medicine procedure is preceded by a consultation with the specialist who will perform it. During the conversation, the doctor makes sure that there are no contraindications to the procedure, as well as determines its scope.

The volumetric procedure itself usually takes no longer than 30 minutes. The procedure involves the injection of a hyaluronic acid-based substance deep into the skin, whose role is to fill the skin and contour the face. Depending on the arrangements and the clinic, anesthesia may be applied in the form of an ointment or administered with the preparation. After applying the hyaluronic acid preparation, the specialist will proceed to massage and model the face according to previous arrangements.

Facial volumetry – indications and contraindications

The volumetry procedure is usually recommended for people who want to firm the skin of their face and restore its density. Another indication for the procedure is the desire to model the oval and facial features. If you are noticing signs of aging on your skin, consult a cosmetologist or aesthetic doctor and consider undergoing facial volumetrics.

What are the contraindications to the volumetrics procedure?

• Pregnancy and lactation period.
• The tendency to form scars and scarring.
• Allergy to any of the ingredients of the preparation or to the anesthetics used.
• Some autoimmune diseases, cancers, and active infections.
• Burns, wounds, skin irritation, active acne or herpes in the treatment area.

Facial volumetry – effects and recommendations after the procedure

The exact results after the procedure depend on whether the entire face or only a portion of it was subjected to the procedure. However, one can expect:

• Improving skin tone and filling.
• Smooth out wrinkles and furrows.
• Lift sagging cheeks.
• Highlight the oval of the face and eliminate the effect of drooping skin on the chin and jawline.

The results are partly visible immediately after the procedure, but one has to wait about two or three weeks for the final effect. Many people also wonder how long the effect of facial volumetrics lasts. The good news is that for quite a long time – up to two years after the procedure.

What are the recommendations after the volumetrics procedure?

The skin after the procedure may be slightly irritated, sensitive and reddened. It should therefore be handled gently. You should avoid massaging and rubbing your face hard. If possible, it is advisable to refrain from wearing makeup – at least for the first few days after the procedure. It is also not advisable to use a sauna, tanning bed, swimming pool and undertake strenuous physical activity for about two weeks after the procedure.

Facial volumetry is one of the more popular aesthetic medicine procedures for improving the appearance of the face and visually rejuvenating it. The effects of this procedure are clear yet natural and, importantly, any changes achieved are reversible. If, for whatever reason, you don’t like the effect of a rejuvenated face, it will regain its fully natural appearance over time.