Longevity and use Belotero vs Juvederm?

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I have had juvederm voluma applied to my cheekbones and the results lasted a long time (about 1,5y). 6 months ago I had another treatment with Belotero in my cheekbones and jaw. The treatment was less expensive than the one with Juvederm but now I see the results are already almost completely fading, which is a disappointment if compared to how long the Juvederm lasted. Is this normal when comparing these brands or can it be something related to the application? Thank you

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, Belotero does not last as long as Voluma. It is in fact, much less expensive, however if longevity was what you were going for, Belotero is not the right filler for your cheeks. Radiesse, and Sculptra are also generally less expensive than Voluma and will give you a longer lasting result.

Best of luck!

Best of luck!

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hi Fitz.  You are correct that Belotero does not last as long as Voluma.  Voluma is a very thick product that is often used in the cheeks.  Belotero is a much thinner product and is often used under the eyes or in the lips.  If longer duration is what you are looking for, we would suggest Radiesse and Sculptra as alternatives for Voluma.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes, Belotero doesn't last as long as Juvederm. Facial sculpting and contouring of the face can be created with well-placed fillers (Voluma, Radiesse, Bellafill) and Sculptra. Fat or implants are alternatives. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Liana M. Lugo, MD · Answer

Hi! Thank you for your question. These are two very different fillers. Yes, they are both HA's fillers (hyaluronic acid) but they differ from each other in how they are cross-link and are used for different purposes and places. One good way to try to understand how they differ is by thinking of Belotero as a very "thin" filler and Voluma as a "thick" filler.  Belotero is cheaper but not as long lasting. In my experience Belotero will last about 6 months for lines in the glabella (between eyes) and forehead. It'll last about 4 months for perioral  lines (around the lip). Voluma on the other hand  is great for example to augment cheeks and will last about a year or so. I use Voluma if I'm going deep in the tissues, not superficial. In that case, I like to use Belotero. I hope this helps!

Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD · Answer

Although both Voluma and Belotero are hyaluronic acid fillers, they are processed differently and are used for different purposes in different areas.  Voluma will last longer than Belotero Balance but is not appropriate for certain areas such as the lips or tear troughs.

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. You are correct. Belotero typically lasts 6-8 months while Juvederm can last for up to a year. The length of results depends on the area being treated, with lips lasting the shortest and under eye hollows the longest. For more information, I recommend getting a in person consultation with board-certified dermatologist.

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