Cosmetic wrinkle fillers

There are a number of wrinkle filler products available with different characteristics. I will mention them in order of longevity. The first group are the Hyaluronic Acid products. There are a number of products containing this material. These include: Rastylane, Perlane, Elevess, Prevelle, Hylaform, Juvederm,... more

Over the last several years, a number of new soft-tissue fillers including Restylane, Perlane and Juvederm have been introduced to the U.S. For physicians, deciding what to inject is an extremely important decision, as some fillers are safe for essentially all patients, while others can have troubling and even... more

Because there are so many "wrinkle fillers", as you state, it is important to have a thorough assessment and consultation with your provider. Let me also answer your question by stating that fillers should be viewed as "volume restorers" as much as "wrinkle fillers." When used... more

Your doctor will suggest what is best for your condition. The depth and width of the lines determines whether a thicker or finer filler would be used. Restylane and Juvederm are virtually equivalent; some doctors prefer one over the other.

There are so many on the market right now. Where do you want to start? Picking the right one is a matter of personal preference of the physician and what that physician feels is right for you. This is often a long discussion during the consultation.

  My practice uses 7 different facial fillers on a regular basis. The main “workhorse” of facial fillers are hyaluronic acid (hi-ya-lu-ronic) fillers, such as Restylane, Perlane, and Juvederm. This group of fillers are a smooth transparent gel, can be used essentially anywhere on the face,... more

A person’s face changes over time; therefore, any dermal filler should allow the face to change harmoniously. The disadvantage of synthetic fillers is that they may look unnatural as your face ages. Ideally you should use natural substances such as hyaluronic acid, which does not cause allergic reactions.

Dr. Jennifer Walden shares her expertise with FOX News and compares popular wrinkle treatments: Radiesse Juvederm Botox Restylane Facelift      

Dr. Samuel Lam explains the difference between some popular dermal fillers: Juvederm and Restylane, Radiesse, and Silicone.

Collagen injections erase lines and wrinkles and will last up to six months. Sculptra adds fullness and volume to lift sinking areas of the face. The added benefits of Sculptra are that it stimulates collagen production in the body and can last up to two years.