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Shawn Allen, MD
Boulder Dermatologist
Recent answer posted by Shawn Allen, MD
Q: Perlane vs. Restylane, what's the difference?
A:
Think of them as starting from the same jello like substance and then pushing that jello through a strainer. If you use a pasta strainer then you get perlane. If you use a sifter for powdered sugar you get restylane. Forgive the food analogy but this seems to make sense to eveyone. As to what is best used in which location will depend on your skin thickness and type. A dermatologist with experience with fillers will be able to help you decide. Good luck
| Board certification | |
| Post-medical school training | Residency: Dermatology, Washington University, St. Louis, MO Fellowship: Mohs Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery, Washington University, St. Louis, MO |
| Aesthetic medicine experience | 8 years (post-medical training) |
| Professional memberships | American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD) |
| Medical or professional license | CO |
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| Location | Dermatology Specialists of Boulder PC 4840 Riverbend Rd Suite 100 Boulder, CO View map |
Comments from Shawn Allen, MD on RealSelf.com
- Juvederm - Duckbill lips: "First of all, if you are getting juvederm for 250$ are they trained and are they using the..."
- Juvederm side effects - discussion: "Absolutely. There is an "antidote" for the hyaluronic acids. If you..."
- Scary Dental Block reaction prior to Restylane (third time): "Great to hear you are normal again.. This is always the..."
- Scary Dental Block reaction prior to Restylane (third time): "Most likely injection into nerve canal which is rare but..."
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Treatments offered by Shawn Allen, MD
Acne surgeryBotox
Cheek augmentation
Chemical peel
Collagen injection
Dysport
Glycolic peel
Hyaluronidase
IPL
Jessner peel
Juvederm
Laser hair removal
Laser neck lift
Laser peel
Laser resurfacing
Laser surgery
Latisse
Lip augmentation
Lip lift
Mohs surgery
Mole removal
Non surgical Face lift
Non surgical nose job
Perlane
Prevelle
ProFractional Laser
Radiesse
Restylane
Retin-A
Salicylic peel
Scar removal
Sclerotherapy
Skin rejuvenation
Tattoo removal
TCA peel
Vein treatment