Restylane vs Radiesse for marionette lines?

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A: Restylane much better for marionette lines.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi! We only use Radiesse to augment the volume of the upper cheeks and to camouflage the jowls. For marionette lines, Restylane is safer and much less likely to produce bumps. And it does last 6 to 9 months.

A: Fillers for Facial Contouring

By Trevor M. Born, MD - Toronto Plastic Surgeon

Dear Mare for Ceil The most important component of an filler product is the person behind the needle. Both Radiesse and Perlane work well for facial contouring. All fillers can have complications- however they are uncommon. Some fillers are more area specific- Radiesse and Perlanefor large volume folds,... more

A: Whatever your doctor feels most comfortable with

By Charles Perry, MD - Sacramento Plastic Surgeon

Both products work well. There is multiple studies regarding this subject and I think it gets done to two things, what your doctor feels will give you the best result, and can it be reversed if you do not like the treatment? Restylane can and Radiesse is not reversible. Restylane has a new 2 cc... more

A: Both Restylane and Radiesse work for marionette lines

By Mary Lupo, MD - New Orleans Dermatologist

There are many subtle variables that an experienced injector uses to decide which filler to use. Skin thickness, amount of redundancy, patient tolerance for possible pain or swelling/bruising are just a few things I discuss with patients. Since I do not know your specific needs, I cannot choose. Let me say... more

A: Radiesse is much more profitable for the doctor

By Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD - Los Angeles Oculoplastic surgeon

Hi Mare Radiesse made a lot of sense before we had Perlane to replace it. Now Radiesse hangs on in the market because the company that sells it makes it cheap for the doctors to use. Will these savings get passed on to you? Good question. However, you don't necessarily want something just because it is... more

A: Radiesse more chance of complications but lasts Longer

By Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD - Virginia Beach Dermatologist

Each filler would have its advantages and disadvantages. Radiesse is a calxcium-based filler in a water gel. The water part dissolves and the calcium part spurs the skin to produce collagen. The effect lasts 1-11/2 years. In additon, Radiesse can gived a very nice looking correction.... more

A: filler choice

By Edmond A. Zingaro, MD - San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

The area you describe is known as the "nasolabial fold". I suggest you investigate and consider Perlane for this area. Perlane is injected deeper and gives more volume. Frequently, I inject Perlane deeper and Restylane more superficial. This gives really good correction... more