Radiesse and Bellafill? I see it as why keep paying for filler every 6-9 months when you can have a filler for years?

Thank you for your question. I strongly advise you to go for a reversible filler which is Hyaluronic acid based like Juvederm, Restylane or Voluma. Both Radiesse and Bellafill are irreversible and if you do not like the results it is impossible to remove  2 months before your wedding.



Bellafill fillers are 20%  PMMA microspheres and 80% bovine collagen which makes the fillers long lasting. You have to be skin tested for Bellafill  to make sure you are not allergic to bovine collagen. Expert injection technique is the key to get good results with Bellafill.

Thank you for your question. I agree to choose a Hyaluronic Acid filler before your wedding, because these fillers are reversible incase you do not like the result. However, if you see yourself keep returning for filler, Bellafill might be a great option for you (in the nasolabial folds). Make sure you are injected by a board certified plastic surgeon who has experience. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double board certified Plastic surgeon Hoffman Estates Barrington Oakbrook Chicago

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding.  Radiesse works remarkably well for midface/cheek augmentation.  You will likely see the benefits of your injections for over a year.  If you are interested in a long term solution to midface Bellafill is effective for this issue.  You will need a skin test.  It is a not a permanent filler but it will last for quite some time due to the PMMA spheres.  Belllafill should only be performed by an experienced injector and preferably the same individual who has injected your Radiesse so they know exactly what you like for results.  Bellafill is not reversible and if you have a reaction to the product it can be very difficult to manage.  You may also want to consider autologous fat injections.

Bellafill is injected differently than other fillers; less over time and then it builds collagen naturally. It is not an immediate fill like other fillers. Bellafill is more permanent than other fillers and thus it requires meticulous injection technique and someone skilled and experienced. Some physicians do not use this product for those reasons. I use a significant amount of this product and find it very useful and beneficial for patients. If you are unhappy with results, I suggest 5fu/steroid injections and venus legacy/viva treatments for improvement. Please see an expert if you are considering this filler. Best, Dr. Emer

Bapolo1987 Congratulations on your up coming wedding! Thank you for your question.  Of course in an person consultation is necessary prior to making  a decision on your best course of action.  First  and foremost more important than the chice of filler, is your choice of injector , especially with Bellafill! Bellafill is my favorite filler becauseOnly filler to be tested at 5 years and gets FDA approvalhas a very low side effect profile tested against other fillersbiostimulates----- creates collagenimproves skin toneis cost effectiveRadiesse is also a great filler for mid term results ( up to 18 months) and will provide nice results in the cheek area ( as  Bellafil will too)BUT you are at a very vulnerable stage in your life and ,with my 20 plus years experience injecting, I would council you to go with  a filler that is also time tested but shorter acting  and even more important reversible, Juvederm or Voluma.  Why?  too many brides or mother's of the bride or even grooms get extremely emotional right prior to their weddings and IF on the small chance you were not happy with the look of the filler, you could have the potential to reverse it.BUT after the wedding then consider Bellafill!Best of Luck , Dr B