Injectable Fillers: Q&A
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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.
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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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These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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