Fillers for the folds

Shawn Allen, MD answers: Radiesse vs. Restylane for nasolabial folds

What is the difference between having Radiesse vs Restylane filler for nasolabial folds? Which is better? I've had it done with Juvederm but have read that the other two are longer lasting.


Shawn Allen, MD
11 months ago

The truth is that much of what is being quoted is accurate but some of the "facts" are based on very poor studies that would not stand up under scrutiny by a reasonably eductaed physician reviewing the studies or a statistician.  However, when it comes to fillers, experience is everything. True all of these products will last 6 months. these studies were very well done and are excellent for all of us to quote. But  Restylane was just shown to last 18 months in 95% of patients and now is part of their labelling. So what do you use? Many of the comments made are valid but some need closer scrutiny.  For example, permanent fillers in the nasolabial folds?  What happens 10 years from now when the beads are shifted off the fold because of bony resorption and fat atrophy and gravity?  where are  the lumps now ? What about granuloma formation and abscesses? Be careful of what and were you inject becuse I have seen Restylane,  5 years after being injected, still evident in the skin. Although, this was because it was injected too superficially. So the main point is see someone experienced, see their pictures before and after patients, and let them choose what is best for you in the area you want treated. If they do their work well  your results should be great and last a long time!

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