Juvederm or Fat transfer for mild nasolabial folds?

Ricardo Rodriguez, MD answers: Juvederm or Fat transfer for mild nasolabial folds?

To fill in mild nasolabial folds, what will work better; look and feel more natural; last longer; and have less possible complications: Juvederm or a Fat transfer from another part of my body?


Ricardo Rodriguez, MD
4 months ago

Then answer depends on how mild the nasolabial folds are and what your goals are.

A.  Juvederm

Pros:

  • Quick and easy, cheaper than fat grafts
  • Immediate results

Cons:

  • Lasts only 6-18 months.
  • If you have deep folds, it is not cost effective.
  • Over a period of time, as you get repeated injections, more expensive than fat grafts

B. Fat Grafts

Pros:

  • Can be permanent with the right surgeon.
  • Can correct large areas.
  • It is your own tissue

Cons:

  • 3 week period of swelling
  • More expensive
  • Need to do research on who uses proper technique for fat grafting 
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