Juvederm or Fat transfer for mild nasolabial folds?

Fat grafting is a very good and predictable solution for adding volume to the cheeks, and for filling in the "tear trough" below the eyelid. Areas with little motion like these tend to do well with fat grafts. Mild nasolabial lines are best treated with injections into the skin, rather than under it... more

Most physicians will agree that fat transfers may offer a much longer result and prove to be quite cost effective in the long run. However, fat transfers requires another invasive procedure in order to harvest the fat with technique being crucial. Even with the most advanced techniques and instruments, there... more

Then answer depends on how mild the nasolabial folds are and what your goals are. A.  JuvedermPros: Quick and easy, cheaper than fat graftsImmediate results Cons: Lasts only 6-18 months.If you have deep folds, it is not cost effective.Over a period of time, as you get repeated injections, more... more

Fat transfer is the superior choice, more natural feel and more suitable for volume restoration. Fat is more economically available! There is a longer recovery period for fat grafting vs Hyaluronic acid fillers.

Both will give excellent correction with a natural feel. Restylane lasts 9 months to one year, but fat's persistance is less predictable.  If you are younger, fat has a better chance of "taking" as a living graft, in which case it may last for years.  However, most practitioners will... more

Both are good for filling in the nasolabial folds.  Fat transfer is a bit more involved and has a bit longer recovery time.  Some percentage of the fat becomes permanent but some goes way.  Juvederm or other HA fillers are not permanent and will go away about 6-9 months time. Fat can become... more

Mild nasolabial folds can be treated by many methods.  But overall it's best to treat any problem with something that will fix the problem on a more permanent basis.  Fat transfer has come a long way.  Our knowledge of what allows that fat to survive once it has been grafted has increased... more

It depends on the type of fold. If it is very thin and superficial then Juvederm would be much better. If it is wide and deep then fat injections might give you a better result. Fat transfer results are not consistent. Some patients achieve long lasting results after a few sessions (rarely is one treatment... more