Injectable Fillers: Q&A
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Cosmetic Wrinkle Fillers
There are so may "wrinkle fillers" like Restylane, Juvaderm, etc. How can I pick the right one?
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My practice uses 7 different facial fillers on a regular...
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, require no allergy testing, and typically last around 6-8 months. The duration is less when used in lips.
The next filler is Radiesse, a calcium-based filler with a milky white color and...
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Juvederm, Radiesse, and ArteFill are all true fillers....
Juvederm, Radiesse, and ArteFill are all true fillers. That is, the patient looks better the day of the injection. Sculptra is a volume agent that gives volume to the skin but only several months after injection.
Juvederm is a sugar-like substance that can last up to one year from injection. Radiesse is a calcium gel that can last one to two years. ArteFill contains collagen and synthetic beads. It can last five or more years but requires a skin test to make sure the patient is not allergic...
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Wrinkle Fillers Juvederm, Restylane, Prevelle or Fat Transfer
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 disfiguring side effects. The first filler that gained widespread acceptance is bovine collagen. However, that product tended not to last very long and also required a skin test...
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"volume restorers" and "wrinkle fillers"
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 with this in mind, patient satisfaction may even be higher.
The choice of which filler to use will depend on the degree of volume loss and location. There are a few fillers which are...
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Collagen injections erase lines and wrinkles and will...
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.
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Radiesse is less gel-like than other fillers used for...
Radiesse is less gel-like than other fillers used for wrinkle treatment. It’s thicker and great to use for smile lines and chin and cheek augmentation. You can place this product near the bone. It can last up to a year or two.
It’s made out of calcium hydroxyapetite, which is much different than a hyaluronic acid (Perlane, Restylane, Juvederm). Radiesse can produce nodules more easily and is not used for lips.
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Picking the right filler!
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, and Captique
The differences in the products are subtle despite claims made by the manufacturers. The newest products are Elevess and Prevelle. These 2 contain a numbing medicine...
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Let your doctor be your guide
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.
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A person's face changes over time; therefore, any...
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.
London Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Jennifer Walden shares her expertise with FOX News...
Dr. Jennifer Walden shares her expertise with FOX News and compares popular wrinkle treatments:
Radiesse
Juvederm
Botox
Restylane
Facelift
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There is no one filler best for every patient, every...
There is no one filler best for every patient, every need. Each has a strength that makes it better for certain situation.There is still a place for the collagen family of products: Zyderm, Zyplast, Cosmoderm, Cosmoplast. These hurt the least and bruise less frequently, so are great for a quick fix. Problem is, the duration is less that 4 months in most. But for fine peri-oral lines Cosmoderm can't be beat. The hyaluronic acid (HA) family: Restylane, Hylaform, Captique, Juvederm, Perlane,...
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Compared with Restylane, Perlane or Juvederm, Radiesse...
Compared with Restylane, Perlane or Juvederm, Radiesse is a more long lived filler. This can be either good or bad, depending on your satisfaction with the product and how it looks. Radiesse is an opaque product whereas Juvederm and Restylane are clear so it is possible to get white bumps with Radiesse. If you get bumps from Juvederm or Restylane or Perlane they will be clear. In addition, since Juvederm and Restylane and Perlane are all hyaluronic acids (Radiesse is made from...
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Injections that reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles...
Injections that reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles and folds are increasingly popular for consumers interested in minimally invasive anti-aging treatments. But how should you choose amongst the wide variety of wrinkle fillers and relaxers?
It's important for you to be aware that each wrinkle product gets injected in a specific manner. This has significance to the type of skin care result you seek.
For instance, Sculptra is injected deep into your skin -- into the...
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More recently, bovine collagen was the gold standard of...
More recently, bovine collagen was the gold standard of safe fillers. A small percentage of individuals are allergic to bovine collagen so a test dose was needed before treatment. Collagen was safe and pretty effective but only lasted a very short time and therefore was expensive and impractical for all but those with the deepest pockets.
Collagen was improved with the introduction of Cosmoplast and Cosmoderm, which were made from human collagens (much lower likelihood of allergy). These...
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Dr. Samuel Lam explains the difference between some...
Dr. Samuel Lam explains the difference between some popular dermal fillers: Juvederm and Restylane, Radiesse, and Silicone.
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Radiesse Radiesse lasts longer than other fillers (e.g....
Radiesse
Radiesse lasts longer than other fillers (e.g. Restylane) and has a thicker consistency. It may be palpable for a longer period, and it works particularly well to fill deeper creases.
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
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There are so many on the market right now. Where do you...
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.
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