I go to a Med Spa in Arizona and every 6 months or so, I have fillers injected into my face. My problem is they seem to only last maybe 6 months. The price is the cheapest in the whole valley as well. It's a beautiful Spa. However it seems like something is amiss. I have gone to another Med Spa down the street in the beginning that charges 550.00 per syringe. And that lasted me 1 to 1-1/2 yrs!. Is this possible? Thank you, Mona oceanlv555@aol.com
October 29, 2017
Answer: Which #fillers are right for me? Juvederm has a whole family of product versions, depending on the size of the hyaluronic acid (HA) molecules, the consistency of the gel, the cross-linking between molecules, etc. These determine the stiffness of the product and how long it lasts, which in turn are factors influencing where the provider is likely to inject the product. The longevity of a product is not determined by the person injecting it - it is more dependent on the patient's biology and how fast the patient metabolizes the product. Importing of medical products like fillers is not allowed but I have seen facilities that do it - they believe the active ingredient is the same and an equivalent Allergan Juvederm product sold in another country should perform the same way as one FDA-approved for sale in the US. While that may be true, technically, it represents a decision made based on profit-motive rather than ethically providing care to the patient.
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October 29, 2017
Answer: Which #fillers are right for me? Juvederm has a whole family of product versions, depending on the size of the hyaluronic acid (HA) molecules, the consistency of the gel, the cross-linking between molecules, etc. These determine the stiffness of the product and how long it lasts, which in turn are factors influencing where the provider is likely to inject the product. The longevity of a product is not determined by the person injecting it - it is more dependent on the patient's biology and how fast the patient metabolizes the product. Importing of medical products like fillers is not allowed but I have seen facilities that do it - they believe the active ingredient is the same and an equivalent Allergan Juvederm product sold in another country should perform the same way as one FDA-approved for sale in the US. While that may be true, technically, it represents a decision made based on profit-motive rather than ethically providing care to the patient.
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October 26, 2017
Answer: Longevity of Botox and Fillers Thanks for your question. You need to compare apples to apples. Different fillers "last" for different amounts of time, and can also vary somewhat from patient to patient. The duration of effect can vary from 6 months up to even 24 months. The most important thing to concentrate on is finding a well trained and experienced physician injector who can guide you through your filler choices, and give you the best chance at a good outcome. Focus on that. Best of luck to you!
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October 26, 2017
Answer: Longevity of Botox and Fillers Thanks for your question. You need to compare apples to apples. Different fillers "last" for different amounts of time, and can also vary somewhat from patient to patient. The duration of effect can vary from 6 months up to even 24 months. The most important thing to concentrate on is finding a well trained and experienced physician injector who can guide you through your filler choices, and give you the best chance at a good outcome. Focus on that. Best of luck to you!
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