Perlane on glabellar lines?

I have deep lines between brows. Will Perlane help to fill in lines?

4 answers to “Perlane on glabellar lines?”

A: Recent consensus recommendations re: Perlane use on glabellar lines

Kevin Ende, MD

The most recent supplement to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgey discusses the consensus recommendations on this topic.  Perlane is not mentioned as a recommended treatment for the glabellar lines.  However, Restylane and Perlane are mentioned and specific recommended volumes are discussed. ... more

A: No Perlane in the glabella

Jason R. Lupton, MD

I agree with the other physicians. Perlane is much too thick and should never be used in the glabellar area for filling. This area is best treated with Botox as the first measure. If the lines are significant and cannot be totally erased with Botox injections, then in some cases, a filler may be used.... more

A: Caution!

Brent Moelleken, MD

If the blood vessels of this area are embolized, skin could die or worse.  Many fine doctors will not even inject this area at all. If you do have injections, your surgeon or dermatoligist should have great experience, a good artistic eye and a conservative attitude.

A: No

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

This is a high risk area for fillers. They can be used here but only with care and with a filler that should be placed superficially. Perlane is a filler that is meant to be placed in the deep dermis-upper subcutaneous region and is absolutely not a superficial filler.       This area... more

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