Is it wise to have 3 Perlane injections at once?

I need your advice about making a decision of having Perlane injections. I was told that I would need 3 injections to see any results. I would like to know if the injections should be administered in, at least, 2 visits and not one so the change will not be so obvious right away, and the recovery will be quicker.

 

4 answers to “Is it wise to have 3 Perlane...”

A: The idea makes sense

Ronald Shelton, MD

Your idea makes sense, but keep in mind that if your result requires the volume of three syringes, your recovery may not take any longer compared than if only two syringes were used. If your volume depletion of the soft tissues needs 3 syringes than it would be appropriate but without knowing or seeing you it... more

A: Is it wise to have 3 Perlane injections at once?

Peter A. Aldea, MD

Yes - you CAN have 3 syringes at the same time. There is no ONE WAY to do this. But - I am a little concerned with the comment that "would need 3 injections to see any results". Perlane and other such fillers offer the Plastic Surgeon / Dermatologist to see a gradual improvement as each... more

A: 3 At one visit is OK

Mary Lupo, MD

It certainly is common to get more than one syringe of hyaluronic acid filler in one visit. In fact, studies have proven extended duration with full correction. You certainly can do the 3 syringes over 2-3 visits as well. The gradual improvement may be a good way to keep the reason for your improving... more

A: Perlane can be administered at one or two visits

Jonathan Sonne, MD

You question about dividing Perlane treatments is a good one and there is not a correct answer.  Many people like to get all of the syringes administered at the same time.  The advantage to this is that you only have one period of down time (bruising and swelling).  The disadvantage is that the... more

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