Is There a Product Similar to Juvederm, but Longer Lasting for Sensitive Skin?

asked 1 year ago by fubar0909 in Kitchener, ON
Latest answer by Edward Lack, MD
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Tags: face, female

I am very athletic, running up to six miles everyday. My skin is also very pale and prone to bruising. Sensitive, thin skin has been a major problem for me. Juvederm injections in my cheeks really helped, but results started dissipating within a couple of months and at 685CAD/syringe it ends up being way too much to repeat it so frequently. I have done a lot of reading about fat injections, but have been unable to locate an experienced doctor to inquire about it.

12 answers to Is There a Product Similar to Juvederm, but Longer Lasting for Sensitive Skin?

Juvederm vs. Radiesse for Cheek Enhancement...

On your next visit, you may like to try Radiesse injections to your cheeks instead of Juvederm. It is a completely different filler from Hyaluronic Acid. Radiesse is Calcium Hydroxyapatite. It is a little thicker than Juvederm and I have seen better results with cheek enhancements and happier patients. Hope this helps. Good luck.

Grant Stevens, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Fat transfer and the newer biostimulants can replace tissue lost in thin faces for years of correction

Fat transfer and the newer biostimulants can replace tissue lost in thin faces for years of correction. As thinning of the face makes younger people look old and older people look older, this is an excellent option for people who willnot gain weight.

Edward Lack, MD
Chicago Dermatologist

Fillers

Juvederm ultra lasts about six months maybe longer. Perlane or juvederm ultra plus will last about nine months to a year.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Fillers for thin skin to last longer

Fillers come in many varieties as do people. Your thin or sensitive skin does not say enough about the anatomy of your face and architecture of the three dimensional contour of the areas being treated. Radiesse will not last much longer than the Juvederm. Fat injections may need to be done several times as would Sculptra so this adds to the cost, and the latter two may be too thick for your needs. Juvederm UltraPlus may last longer than Juvederm Ultra but it may be too thick... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Sculptra may be the filler for you

Have you considered Sculptra injections instead of Juvederm? It is classified as a medical device that stimulates collagen production by your own skin, which results in a longer lasting effect. Radiesse is another option. Neither is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler. Each has a different mechanism that may allow for a longer correction duration.

Corey L. Hartman, MD
Birmingham Dermatologic Surgeon

Juvederm or Fat Injections for fuller Cheeks

Fat grafting can provide permanent and natural looking results to the cheek or almost any area of the face that could benefit from added volume. If Juvederm has worked well for you has worked well for you but you want a lasting result you are probably an excellent candidate for fat grafting. For fat grafting to truly represent 'grafting', the grafted tissue must gain a blood supply in its new location which provides a source of oxygen and nutrients and allows the tissue... more

Michael Law, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

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Fillers for Cheeks

I always use a "stimulatory filler" such as Radiesse or Sculptra for the cheeks to create lift and volume and never use Juvederm in this area. It is important to understand the difference between "stimulatory" fillers and "wrinkle" fillers. When treating problems due to volume loss such as cheek hollows and sagging skin beside the mouth, I will use a stimulatory filler such as Radiesse and/or Sculptra. They are injected more deeply, beneath the skin, and... more

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

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Longer lasting Injectable filler than Juvederm

I used an injectable filler called Beautical. Beautical is approved in Canada and depending on which vial you choose can either last up to 2 years or 5 years. It's a great product for patients who don't want to come in every 6 months for treatment, but want the same results for fullness.

Cory Torgerson, MD
Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon

Options for Cheek Enhancement

For cheek enhancement, you could also consider Radiesse which last 12 months or more, or Sculptra, which lasts even longer. Neither are hyaluronic acid filers, but both work very well and have long track records. Start by visiting their websites and then find an experienced injector. Best of luck.

Timothy G. Rodgers, MD
Dallas Dermatologist

Juvéderm is very well tolerated and long lasting, and more predictable than fat transfer

In my experience of several thousand syringes, Juvéderm Ultra XC and Juvéderm Ultra Plus XC are the longest lasting and best tolerated HA [hyaluronic acid] fillers on the market. Like other HA fillers, they have the great safety advantage of being reversible within minutes or hours by injection of hyaluronidase [which dissolves the HA filler] if there is a problem like inflammation, overfilling, or blockage of a blood vessel. Very rare problems, but it is nice to know that... more

Kevin C. Smith, MD
Niagara Falls Dermatologic Surgeon

Fat Transfer and Juvederm can work together.

Fat transfer is your answer. Plastic Surgeon have greatly improved fat transfer techniques and results are impressive. There is a need to use 2 x the amount needed so recover takes 10 days or so depending on areas done etc. I really am pleased with cheek and lowerlid areas for results and longevity. Some fat stays permanently. I tell patients in a year we can always add a little fat if it is indicated. In the long run this will be the best choic for... more