Is Pelleve Worth the Money, or Should I Stick to Botox?

asked 2 years ago by Daisy1 in Maryland
Latest answer by Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
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Tags: comparison, Pelleve

6 answers to Is Pelleve Worth the Money, or Should I Stick to Botox?

Botox is the gold standard

Botox is still the gold standard treatment, and can be very effective (both in terms of cost and results) in the hands of a reputable and experienced injector.

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.drkrisreddy.com

Botox vs Radiofrequency

Radiofrequency treatments, such as Pelleve, are a relatively new method of improving the look of fine lines and wrinkles on the face. It may take more than one session to achieve a similar result to Botox and may end up costing more. While there are no needles associated with Pelleve, Botox is a more reliable method of relaxing facial lines. The effects last about the same amount of time, anywhere from 3-6 months.

Corey L. Hartman, MD
Birmingham Dermatologic Surgeon

Pelleve

Hi Daisy, I have been impressed with the early results of Pelleve treatments. As it is a relatively new treatment, I cannot give you long term result data. I have given a few web references below. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox for forehead wrinkles

The first line treatment for forehead wrinkles is Botox (or Dysport). Botox is reliable and time tested. It works well and the satisfaction rate is extremely high. I cannot make the same statement for Pelleve or other similar treatments.

Steven Hacker, MD
West Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.palmbeachdermasurgery.com

Pelleve is no replacement for BOTOX!

Hi Daisy, Pelleve is a radiofrequency device from a company called Ellman intended to provide facial tightening. The product safety is cleared by the FDA. This is not quite the same thing as being truly effective. If you look at the website for the device Pelleve.com, the before and after pictures are unimpressive. This does not mean you can't have benefit from the treatment. Just recognized that as an early adopter, you may not feel you got your monies worth from the treatment. I would... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Botox and Pelleve are different procedures for different things

Although I don't have any experience with Pelleve, I understand that it is a radiofrequency treatment like Thermage. Botox and Dysport are injections that relax hyperactive muscles, like the ones that cause the worry lines between the eyebrows, or crow's feet. RF treatments generally improve skin tone by stimulating new collagen to form, but they aren't effective for wrinkles caused by hyperactive muscles. So it's comparing apples to oranges, and what works best for you depends on your... more

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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