
Filled with confidence: Voluma XC injections in North County San Diego

Injecting confidence
Hyaluronic acid(HA) is found naturally in the skin. HA binds with water to both hydrate and volumize the skin.Hyaluronic acid is damaged by the sun and degrades with age, both contributing to the aged look. Voluma XC is an injectable hyaluronic acid formulated with Vycross technology to replace that lost hydration and volume. It is FDA-approved for deep injection into the cheek area, to boost volume.Replace volume and structure in your cheeks and jawline with VOLUMA!

Voluma is a hyaluronic acid filler made with Vycross® technology to provide support and structure to your skin.
What is Voluma used for?
Voluma is used to replace the volume that is lost in the cheeks and along the jawline.
Why do we need Voluma?
As we age we lose volume in our face, specifically the deep supporting structures get thinner. Therefore, we need to use something like Voluma to replace that structure.
How does Voluma work?
The Vycross technology used to create Voluma helps to provide that support and structure, as well as the longevity that we are looking for when we are replacing the volume in the face.
How to prepare for the treatment?
To prepare for your treatment with Voluma no actions are necessary. On your treatment day, you will arrive at the Skin & Vein Institute, in which we will bring you to the numbing room. You will numb for about 30-45 minutes and then you will be brought to your treatment room. Treatment with Voluma is virtually painless and there is little downtime afterwards.
What are the side effects of the treatment?
Rarely patients will experience minor swelling and occasionally a bruise. If a bruise does occur please notify the Skin & Vein Institute as soon as possible as we can treat the bruise with the laser resulting in resolutions within 72 hours.
Is Voluma safe and effective?
Voluma is both safe and effective at treating the volume loss of the face which results from aging and sun damage.
Benefits of Voluma
- Convenience – An appointment takes only about 30 minutes.
- Comfort – Voluma XC is infused with lidocaine, reducing the pinch of injections.
- Immediate results – You’ll see a difference before you leave the office.
- No downtime – Return to work or play right away.
- Low risk of side effects – Some patients experience mild bruising or redness at injection sites, but it typically resolves quickly. Since HA occurs naturally in the body, there is minimal risk of allergic reaction.
- Long lasting – Rejuvenation lasts up to two years and it stimulates your skin to produce its own natural collagen!
Voluma XC, a newcomer to the Juvéderm family, is manufactured by one of America’s most trusted pharmaceutical names – Allergan. Dr. Lloyd and her team at Skin & Vein Institute are pleased to bring a full range of cosmetic dermatology options to women and men in the North County San Diego area. Call (760) 642-6674 (new patients) or (760) 452-2080 (existing patients).
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Dr. Amanda Lloyd is a respected Board Certified Dermatologist based in Encinitas, CA, with over 14 years of experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from UCLA Honors College and a medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. Dr. Lloyd completed her dermatology residency as chief resident at Baylor University Medical Center. She then was a fellow in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery after which she became board certified in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology. A Fellow of the American Society for Mohs Surgery, she is also a member of the AAD and ABVLM. An editor for JAMA Dermatology, Dr. Lloyd contributes to advancing dermatological knowledge. Her dedication to patient care and education underscores her trustworthiness and expertise.
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