Long-term Effects of Injectable Fillers?
asked 3 years ago by intears in Toronto
Latest answer by Hisham Seify, MD, PhD
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I'm curious of how safe all these fillers are. Will they in years to come pose problems? How long have they been around for?
1 answer to Long-term Effects of Injectable Fillers?
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Long list of fillers
There are so many fillers in the market. In general the most commonly used ones are;
1. Hyaluronic acid fillers: Juvederm, Restylane etc.. They are safe when injected by a trained professional who knows the anatomy of the area.
2. Radiesse: Hydroxyappetite derivative filler. FDA approved for nasolabial folds mainly.
3. Scupltra: FDA approved for HIV induced facial atrophy.
4. Fat grafting: Your own fat; works well in volume replacement e.g cheeks,lips etc...
And the list has a lot more but the m
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Hisham Seify, MD, PhD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
