Volumetrics

Loss of facial volume is often the first sign we are ageing. The ageing process is different for everyone: bone structures, skin, genetics all differ as do lifestyle factors. So while people search for a way to turn back the hands of time, they still want to retain their individuality.

What is Volumetrics?

Volumetrics is the latest cosmetic enhancement technique performed by a medical practitioner using a hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal filler.

Volumetrics is a three dimensional contouring of the face as opposed to just filling lines and wrinkles. It’s about creating facial harmony, for natural, non-surgical face lifts, or anti-ageing results.

Rather than going under the knife, Volumetrics is a new technique to replace volume lost while still retaining a natural look.

How does it work?

Volume is important for facial attractiveness. Loss of facial volume results in flat facial features, which in turn affects the central facial triangle – disrupting facial harmony.

Volumetrics aims to replace the central volume that’s been lost over time.

Certain HA dermal fillers on the market have the ability to add and enhance facial volume. The thick gel consistency is formulated specifically to provide structural support and add volume to give the lift needed to counter facial fat loss.

An additional top up treatment maybe necessary four to six weeks after the initial treatment. This means you can control your results by working with your practitioner to achieve the optimal correction and achieve the look you desire. The ‘less is more’ approach is often the best approach.

Why not get a face lift?

More and more people today want to improve their appearance with minimal invasion. There are a number of reasons to try the Volumetrics procedure. It’s a non-permanent treatment and the treatment can really be tailored to best suit your specific needs. It lasts up to 18 months1 and gives you very natural, subtle results.

The Volumetrics technique can be used to improve the mid-face area and difficult to treat areas such as the jaw line, brow, crows feet and dark circles under the eyes.

Until the arrival of HA dermal fillers, doctors had limited treatment options for these areas of the face. Pulling skin taut didn’t achieve a natural look. But filling out areas with increased volume actually creates better facial harmony giving you a more revitalised look.

This treatment counters the loss of volume in the upper cheek area2. Softening the appearance of the hollowness that can appear between the cheek and the eye can be achieved by injecting the HA dermal filler into the deep dermis along the cheek bone. It has the added advantage of also reducing the impact of deep nose to mouth lines to give that fresher look that so many women (and men) desire.

As you continue to age your face will continue to change shape. Volumetrics is a non-permanent technique that has long lasting results, while retaining flexibility and control over your looks.

How can it be used in the cheeks?

The HA dermal filler can be injected into the deep dermis along the cheekbone to add a fuller, fresher look. Whether it’s for a ‘lift’ or to add contour; it provides deep dermal support helping skin by restoring volume and gives a youthful shape and contour to the face. The effect is very natural, leaving your skin feeling firmer but still soft to touch. The treatment is suitable for a wide range of patients seeking to improve their facial shape and definition without resorting to surgery or having permanent implants.

How else can the Volumetrics technique be used?

The Volumetrics technique can also correct a weak or receded chin. By restoring lost volume in the chin, attention is drawn away from the neck and the jaw line benefits from a more defined jaw line.

What about the down time?

As opposed to a face lift that has a downtime of anywhere up to three weeks, the Volumetrics technique can be done in as little as 30 minutes. There’s minimal bruising for 2-3 days with little to no downtime.

Is Volumetrics painful?

A local anaesthetic is applied to the specific area. There maybe some dull pain associated with the bruising which is sometimes evident one-two days after the treatment.

A face lift involves a general anaesthetic with pain killers recommended post-surgery.

Are there any side effects?

Following treatment some mild, transient side effects may include swelling, redness, tenderness or a little bruising at the injection site. These should be minimal and of short duration, one to two days.

Costs?

Volumetrics is on a case-by-case basis; treatments start at $1200. Costs depend on your expectations, what you have done and therefore how much product is used.

Who does these treatments?

A large number of cosmetic clinics around Australia are trained in Volumetrics and they can provide you with a personalised appraisal and outline what is needed to achieve your desired look.

Below is a list of clinics that specialise in this technique:

NSW

Face Today Medi-Clinic
Suite 66, Chatswood Village
47 Neridah Street
Chatswood NSW 2067
Phone: 1300 668 573
http://www.facetoday.com.au

Concept Cosmetic Medicine
6 St Malo Ave
Hunters Hill NSW 2110
Phone: 1300 426 869
http://www.conceptcosmeticmedicine.com.au

Cosmetology
6 Regent Street
Paddington NSW 2021
Phone: 02 9331 5005

Cosmedical Clinics
31 Grosvenor St
Woollahra NSW 2025
Phone: (02)-9386-5222

The Bay View Medical Centre
166 Cowper St
Warrawong NSW 2502
Phone: 02 4276 2199

VIC

Anti-Aging
196 - 198 Canterbury Road
Canterbury VIC 3126
Phone: 03 9830 0744
http://www.antiaging.com.au

Erase Skin Rejuvenation Specialists
188 Glenferrie Road
Malvern VIC 3144
Phone: 03 9576 2177
http://www.erase.com.au

The Skin Institute
204 New Street
Brighton VIC 3186
Phone: 03 9592 7999
http://www.theskininstitute.com.au

Dr Michael Rich's Clinic
872 High Street
Armadale VIC 3143
Phone: 03 9500 9500
http://www.mrich.com.au

Liberty Belle Medical Skin Rejuvenation Centre
504-506 Toorak Road
Toorak VIC 3142
Phone: (03) 9826 9988
http://www.chrismoss.com.au

QLD

Cozmedics
Unit 9, 2081 Moggill Road
Kenmore QLD 4069
Phone: 1300 792 299
http://www.cozmedics.com.au

The Cosmetic Medicine Centre
Unit 7, 50 Sherwood Road
Toowong QLD 4066
Phone: 07 3870 0111
http://www.cosmeticmedicinecentre.com.au

Dr Scamp's Esteem Clinic
Suite 5, 14 Carrara Street
Benowa, Gold Coast QLD 4217
Phone: 07 5539 1000
http://www.esteemdayspa.com.au

Australian Skin Clinics Pty Ltd
Suite 7, Gold Coast Office Park
151 Cotlew Street
Ashmore QLD 4214
Phone: 07 5509 0044
http://www.ozskin.com

WA

Absolute Cosmetic Medicine
Suite 1, 21 Stirling Highway
Nedlands WA 6009
Phone: 08 9389 9099
http://www.absolutecosmetic.com.au

Dermedica Perth Cosmetic Medical Clinic
Suite G109 (1st Floor) Northcourt Building
200 Karrinyup Rd
Karrinyup WA 6018
Phone: 08 9204 3000
http://www.dermedica.com.au

SA

Future You
30 Dunn Street
Adelaide SA 5006
Phone: 08 8239 1800

References

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