Can Durolane be used as a facial dermal filler?

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I receive Durolane for injections into my knee, at a far lower price than Restylane. Are the ingredients the same for these hyaluronic acid solutions, and if so, could a doctor not just swap one for the other? The markup on things like Restylane are astronomical.

Nirmal Nathan, MD · Answer

Dear Daniel9406,I would advise you to avoid any non-FDA approved materials for injection into your face. In addition, any reputable and ethical injector should not be willing to perform such an injection. Good luck,Nirmal R. Nathan, M.D.
  
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Hung William Song, MD · Answer

Hello, the hyaluronic acid injections made for injection into knee joints have a much lower viscosity and would not be very effective as a filler. Cutting corners with fillers is a recipe for disaster. You will have to think twice before being treated by any doctor who would inject a knee lubricant into your face to save a few bucks. If the cost of fillers is a concern, you may want to consider having a long lasting product such as Bellafill or even your own fat injected as a filler. It will cost you more up front but save you money in the long run because the results can last you 5 years or more.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

Ingredients are not the only consideration. Proportion and density are key. Durolane is not the equivalent of Restylane and will not have the same result. I would caution you against attempting to use this medication for this purpose.

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