Los Angeles Elevess doctors
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Glenn Vallecillos, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
436 N. Bedford Drive Suite 105, Beverly Hills |
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George Sun, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
624 West Duarte Road Suite 102 , Arcadia |
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Daniel J. Casper, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Suite 407 10 Congress Street, Pasadena |
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Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
450 Sutter Street Suite 2433, San Francisco |
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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
1301 20th St St. Johns Medical Plaza - Suite 240, Santa Monica |
Recent Answers
I had Elevess injected into my chin to make it less pointy. I don't really like the effect and there's a lot of filler in my face that pulls on my lips. Is there anything that can be done to remove it?
Hello and thank you for the question.
Elevess can indeed be removed if you are unsatisfied with the injection. The product is hyaluronoric acid and can be removed with hyaluronidase, an enzyme which breaks down this product. Other HA-based fillers that are also effectively removed with the enzyme include Juvederm, Restylane, and Perlane.
Kindest Regards,
Glenn Vallecillos, M.D., F.A.C.S.
considering Elevess injections, but what's the price?
Hello and thank you for the question.
The price of Elevess varies, depending on the region of the country that you are in. Generally speaking, it is in the $400-600 range. We do not offer it in our practice as I feel there are better, more long-lasting alternatives with similar price points.
Kindest Regards,
Glenn Vallecillos, M.D., F.A.C.S.
My PS is tooting hydrelle for winkle fillings. Hydrelle used to be called Elevess, right? I read some scary info. about people having serious allegy reactions and needing antibiotics.
Hydrelle, high density hyaluronic acid filler, works well for thick skin areas on the face. To my knowledge, it is the highest concentration (40mg/cc).
Compared to Juvederm and Restyland, Hydrelle™ are diifferent in the following ways:
- Proven safe and effective, using natural components without animal by-products
- FDA-approved for treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles, such as nasolabial folds
- Highest concentration of HA for long-lasting results up to 1-year*
- Advanced formulation containing lidocaine anesthetic for greater injection comfort and satisfaction
- Unique wrinkle filler option that may reduce the frequency of needle injections into the face
- Cost-effective wrinkle filler that may require fewer syringes
Allergy is due to the preservative added to the lidocaine:
not to be used if you have an allergy to sulfites (i.e. red wine or dried fruit, etc.)
In my experience, Hydrelle has some similarities to Perlane. Hydrelle is also a little firmer to inject and is best suitabled for thicker skin areas such as nasolabial folds and are very appropriate for cheek, chin, and non-surgical nose reshaping.