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Surgiderm is not FDA-approved here in the United States. It is similar to Juvederm in that they both are hyaluronic acids and each has different types (Juvederm Ultra and Ultra Plus are cross-linked differently) and Surgiderm has different concentrations and crosslinking, so that within each line of fillers there are some designed for more superficial placement and some for deeper placement. The corresponding fillers from the two different lines should have similar longevities, but I have never used Surgiderm to know from personal experience. Surgiderm is available I believe in the U.K. and in some other countries.
Juvederm is approved for use in the United States. While Surgiderm is anothe hyaluronic acid, it is not approved here.
There are a number of fillers available outside of the US. Only fillers that have been FDA approved are legal to inject within the US. I was part of the clinical trial in 2004 that resulted in Juvederm's approval for use in the US. It is a very safe, well tolerated filler that can shows improvement even after 18 months. Although it was tested in the nasolabial folds, it is widely used in the lips and in other faicial lines and folds.
I suggest you wait about 2 weeks before you assess your results. If at that time you still don't see any improvement, return to your injector and discuss your concerns.
Generally, Juvederm Ultra Plus XC lasts for approximately 9-12 months, but this can be shorter or longer depending on your body. I recommend you see your injector again and discuss your concerns with them. Hyaluronidase can be used to dissolve any residual filler or another treatment may be more...
There is no direct chemical intereaction between the Silicone you had and a new filler such as Juvederm or Restylane if it were injected. The Silicone is permanent and the hyaluronic acids just mentioned are temporary. There can be, and I have seen a reaction, of Silicone years later after the...