Filler or biostimulator? What will give me lasting volume if it doesn't stimulate collagen?

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Will something like Radiesse give me lasting volume if it doesn’t work to stimulate my collagen? Or are Cross linked-HA fillers the only kind of injectables that will give me volume even if my collagen doesn’t get stimulated?

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

The single best way to restore volume in the face is with fat grafting. Second best option in the face, but it has to be kept away from the upper and lower eyelids is Sculptra. Sculpture is a stimulatory product and it works quite well as I have been using it for well over 25 years. Radiesse , even though some people call it a biostimulatory agent, it is not. The effect will go down anywhere between 6 to 9 months. I hope this helps and good luck from Leonard Grossman MD organic Plastic Surgery New York City

Filler or biostimulator? What will give me lasting volume if it doesn't stimulate collagen?

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