Is Belotero affective after using Juvederm Volift since 2018? Which would provide the best results?

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same clinic since 2018 for Lip filler. use J. Volift since 2018 -slowly built up volume over a year. then only had to return every 13 months. to keep my look. I went for my top up in Oct 2021 & she asked if I want to try Belotero instead of JVolift as she has concerns about the juve vycross range & how long it's lasting in people . I agreed to belotero-barely lasted 3 months. is this truly a concern about Jvolift or is it do with money making & clients coming back more regularly?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Volbella, Restylane, and Juvederm are good fillers to use to create a symmetrical lip. NovaThreads can also be used to improve lift and shape. Implants or fat are alternatives. Technique will be important here, so you'll want to see someone meticulous. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Rose_T,
I perform a lot of lip injections with fillers such as juvederm and it works great. Many times I need to put more in one side than the other to attempt to even out the vermillion border (The red line of the lip). This helps provide more symmetry at times.For patients looking for a more long lasting result, I recommend fat grafting. That is, using your own bodies fat to make your lips naturally look more shapely. The bonus is that the results last many many years.
In general, I avoid using permanent prosthesis because I find that the lips are such dynamic and sensitive structures, the end result is not natural.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC · Answer

There are a variety of different fillers that can be injected nicely & safely into the lips, the most important issue being training & knowledge of anatomy, as well as product selection, depth of injection, and quantity injected. Not sure why they are trying to switch you, other than if you were having an issue with Volift such as say insufficient duration. Belotero is fine, not necessarily superior, and certainly far fewer years of experience with it on the market.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

The companies are not transparent about the differences in the different products and make it seem like there is a substantial difference between different formulations of HA fillers.

It seems to me that the longer lasting bulk fillers simply have more product. My experience has been that Voluma gets the longest lasting and best bang of all HA fillers.

Belatero is like you said a very short lasting filler and does not deliver good value in my opinion. Voluma is the polar opposite.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

Is Belotero affective after using Juvederm Volift since 2018? Which would provide the best results?

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