New injectables - Worth it?

Of all the new injectables coming out (Evolence, Prevelle, Reloxin, etc.), which ones are working the best? Are they better than what is already out there (Botox, Juvederm, etc.)?

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7 answers to “New injectables - Worth it?”

A: New Injectables - Reloxin vs. Botox

By Michael Law, MD - Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

Prevelle is a hyaluronic acid based filler. It requires no down time and is very well tolerated. It is inexpensive in comparison to Juvederm and Restylane but not as long lasting. Prevelle is absolutely not a replacement for Juvederm but a nice option for first time users or people on a budget. Evolence is a... more

A: Botox, Juvederm, and Radiesse set the standard for injectables

By Henri P. Gaboriau, MD - Issaquah Facial Plastic Surgeon

Overall, when I see these new products coming out of Europe, I do not see any that are better than what is currently being used. The gold standard is still set by Botox, Juvéderm and Radiesse. Evolence is based on porcine collagen, and I think it is a step backward. The industry is going away from... more

A: You can't go wrong with Juvederm

By David B. Reath, MD - Knoxville Plastic Surgeon

Juvederm, Restylane, and Prevelle Silk are all injectable wrinkle fillers made from hyaluronic acid. Evolence is a porcine(pork)collagen based filler. Many more wrinkle fillers are awaiting approval by the FDA so it will become increasing difficult to keep them all straight. Fillers differ in formulation. Some... more

A: New products - beware of hype

By Stella Desyatnikova, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

I agree with the other doctors. What we have now - Botox, Restylane, Perlane and Juvederm family products - are great injectables and have a proved safety and efficacy track record. We know how long they last, we know they are safe, and we know whast to do if anything ever goes wrong. I am skeptical about the... more

A: Not every "me-too" product is as good as the original, but some are better

By Lorrie Klein, MD - Orange County Dermatologist

It seems that every pharmaceutical company wants to get into the cosmetic injectable business these days. More and more fillers, trying to grab some of the business that Juvederm, Restylane and Radiesse have the lion's share of, are coming out now or in the near future. Many are not improvements of what we... more

A: Choose a knowledgable and ethical provider to help you separate reality from hype

By Larry Fan, MD - Oakland Plastic Surgeon

Advancing technology is a way of life, even in cosmetic medicine. Having said that, it can be very difficult for the layperson (and even the professional!) to separate hype from reality. In general, I would stick to treatments that have a proven record of safety and efficacy. Newer treatments may offer... more

A: Ignore the early marketing and stick with proven injectables

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

In cosmetic medicine and surgery, you will find 90 percent marketing and 10 percent science. And the marketing comes before the science. So we don't know about the new products. Evolence may have real promise, but I would not use it now except in a research study. The fact is, we do have excellent products... more