ProMD Health - Arlington

A: If Voluma was the filler product used in your chin treatment, it can be dissolved to revert back to your original facial structure. Typically, a provider will inject a small amount of hyaluronidase directly into the area where the filler has been injected. The amount of hyaluronidase used may range from a few drops to a few units, depending on the specific case.

It's important to note that while hyaluronidase can be an effective method of removing filler, it should only be administered by a qualified healthcare professional who has experience with this procedure. Incorrect use of hyaluronidase can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions, so it's important to seek treatment from a licensed medical professional.

A: Botox and Dysport are both injectable treatments used to reduce wrinkles and fine lines. They work by relaxing the muscles that cause wrinkles to form. We compare the two products like Pepsi and Coke. Although they are similar in their overall effects, there are some key differences between the two.

Firstly, Botox and Dysport are made from different strains of botulinum toxin, which is the active ingredient that relaxes the targeted muscles. Dysport has a slightly smaller molecule size compared to Botox, which means it may spread more easily and work faster.

Botox and Dysport are talked about in different unit terms as well. 20 units of Botox typically treats one facial area, while 60 units of Dysport will treat one facial area.

Ultimately, the choice between Botox and Dysport is usually best made in consultation with a qualified provider who can assess the patient's needs and recommend the appropriate treatment option.

A: I do recommend the use of a cannula in the cheek and train all my providers to more safely and accurately correct the cheeks with a cannula. Cannular delivery of dermal fillers is safer, less traumatic and leads to a more desirable result with less down time, in the right hands. As to which product to use in the cheeks; I recommend Lyft because it has a higher G prime and can generate more projection and correction than Restylane classic but again, every case should be carefully assessed by a well-trained provider.  

A: The 'setting' of any dermal filler varies from patient to patient but I always inform my patients to neither love nor hate their filler for 2 weeks- Restylane Lyft, included.