What alternatives are their to Juvederm/Hyalauronic Acid dermal fillers?

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I have tried topical applications that have contained hyalauronic acid and have had redness that I would describe as looking like a light sunburn. I am told that injection of Juvaderm might result in a reaction due to this obvious hyalauronic acid sensitivity. What Juvaderm/hyalauronic acid alternatives are available that I could use to fix smile lines/wrinkles?

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @Kezza1234! Morpheus 8 is a great option. Morpheus8 is a non-surgical treatment for full body skin resurfacing, skin tightening, and fat reduction of stubborn areas. It uses minimally invasive fractional radiofrequency energy (RF) to penetrate the skin deeper than other microneedling devices, triggering the skin’s natural healing response to promote skin tightening and lifting. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!

Stephen Giordano, DO · Answer

Radiesse is probably the next best option to hyaluronic fillers.  However, it is not reversible like the Hyaluronic Acid Fillers.  The Galderma family of fillers such as Restylane are also Hyaluronic Acid fillers. Radiesse should not be used in certain areas, so seek a qualified expert.  Best of luck,  Dr. G

Carlos Mata, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Hello there Kezza,Thank you for your question.  Thankfully, there are several routes you can go as far as restoring Volume in the face that don't contain HA.  Radiesse is a filler that consists of Calcium Hydroxylapatite.  It lasts approximately 12-15 months.  Bellafill is another filler that consists polymethyl methacrylate and recent studies have shown that the product is still lasting after 5 years.  You can also consider Sculptra, which is a volumizer made of poly-L-lactic acid and once results are achieved, up keep is only 1 time a year as a touch up.  The one drawback to these 3 fillers is that they cannot be reversed once injected.  I highly recommend finding a very qualified physician who has injected a high number of people with the products before allowing someone to inject you.  Hope this helps.All the best,Carlos Mata, MD, MBA, FACSBoard-Certified Plastic Surgeon

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