I have deep n/l folds and have had many fillers injected into this area. I heard about bellafil it's longevity and decided to inquire about it. I scheduled 2 consults and both told me I would require more syringes than other fillers I've used. (Voluma, Restylane, Perlane). Why would I require more syringes of this product than other products? My last filler treatment with other products was only six months ago so I doubt dramatic aging would be a factor.
April 5, 2016
Answer: Bellafill in comparison to other fillers The main difference between Bellafill and the other fillers you have had (Voluma, Restylane, and Perlane) is that Bellafill is a stimulating agent and the others are immediate fillers. These immediate fillers can be injected and produce results right away, but then they fade and dissipate completely over time. Bellafill normally requires a series of treatment sessions to gradually stimulate the tissue to build up the area over time. Once the desired result has been achieved with Bellafill, it will have much more longevity than the immediate fillers.
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April 5, 2016
Answer: Bellafill in comparison to other fillers The main difference between Bellafill and the other fillers you have had (Voluma, Restylane, and Perlane) is that Bellafill is a stimulating agent and the others are immediate fillers. These immediate fillers can be injected and produce results right away, but then they fade and dissipate completely over time. Bellafill normally requires a series of treatment sessions to gradually stimulate the tissue to build up the area over time. Once the desired result has been achieved with Bellafill, it will have much more longevity than the immediate fillers.
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April 17, 2018
Answer: Bellafill compared to other fillers. Bellafill is a unique collagen stimulator that has been FDA cleared for up to 5 years of improvement. The FDA indicated areas for use are the melolabial folds and acne scars but it obviously is being used off label in other areas. The biggest learning curve I need to get patients to accept is that most of the lines around the mouth are actually due to volume loss and tissue descent of the cheeks. Addressing those two issues first will often change our treatment plans around the mouth. So please be sure you are seeing someone who will focus on the entire esthetic balance of the face and not just your 'lines'.
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April 17, 2018
Answer: Bellafill compared to other fillers. Bellafill is a unique collagen stimulator that has been FDA cleared for up to 5 years of improvement. The FDA indicated areas for use are the melolabial folds and acne scars but it obviously is being used off label in other areas. The biggest learning curve I need to get patients to accept is that most of the lines around the mouth are actually due to volume loss and tissue descent of the cheeks. Addressing those two issues first will often change our treatment plans around the mouth. So please be sure you are seeing someone who will focus on the entire esthetic balance of the face and not just your 'lines'.
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