Tampa Perlane doctors
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Lawrence Kass, MD
Saint Petersburg Oculoplastic Surgeon
6025 4th St N, St. Petersburg |
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David L. Mobley, MD
Sarasota Plastic Surgeon
2255 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota |
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Paul Albear, MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon
26844 Tanic Drive, Wesley Chapel |
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Roger Bassin, MD
Orlando Oculoplastic Surgeon
422 South Alafaya Trail Suite 32, Orlando |
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Richard Castellano, MD
Tampa Facial Plastic Surgeon
3314 Henderson Blvd # 201, Tampa |
Recent Answers
I was on a cruise.I had perlane-L 1 ml syringe per each side for nasal folds. I was told it would last 2-3 years and 9-12 months for the dysport in my forehead. This seems to differ from information I'm reading on the net. I paid 1600 + 400 for the 2 treatments. The doctor told me she had specific training in the perlane injections and did them in such a way they would last much longer. I'm very happy with the result so far 2 weeks post. What are your thoughts on this? Thanks
My wife recently attended a free talk on a cruise and the doctor encouraged both Perlane and Dysport for her. The fees were considerably more than my own and others charge in my area. It sounds to me that the doctor you saw overstated the durations of the treatments. I would say that Perlane lasts 6-12 months and Dysport 3-6 months.
I have pretty deep nasolabial folds. My injector has offered me my choice of fillers. I would prefer Perlane or Juvederm Ultra Plus, both of which he said would be good choices for me. (I don't really want to try Radiesse quite yet since that one can't be dissolved if I don't like the results). Which of those 2 fillers do most doctors think lasts longer? Does anybody have a good reason for preferring one of those over the other? I can't find any comparisons online. Thanks!
Perlane and Juvederm Ultra Plus are thicker forms of a dermal filler call Hyaluronic acid which are often used for deeper facial lines such as the Nasolabial folds (line from the nose to the lip sometimes called smile line) and marionette lines near the corners of the mouth.
Although the competing companies that produce these fillers each claim their product is the best I have found them to be very similar. They usually last about 9 months with the first injection and depending on how deep the lines are one or two vials may be needed with each injection.
Interestingly, I find with the second and third return visits patients need less volume and their results tend to last longer, so it appears you don't start over each time you are injected.
Key Points:
1. Make sure your plastic surgeon numbs the area before injection. A dental block is easily applies and the procedure should be painless. There is no reason to suffer during these injections in this day and age.
2. Ask about experience with these products. The injector should use both frequently as lumps can occur if they are not injected at the correct level. (deeper than Restylane or Juvederm ultra)
3. If a lump occurs, don't panic. They can be easily corrected with massage or a simple injection of Hyaluronidase which dissolves the lump.
4. Overall my patients tend to be very happy with these two products and become repeat customers.
5. Sometimes when fillers are not enough a lifting procedure such as a cheek lift or Facelift may be a consideration instead of or in addition to dermal fillers
