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Why Do Dermal Fillers Only Last Up to Two Weeks? (photo)

VelveteeSep 11, 2013
I use reputable clinics and Doctors so no issue with products. I've had Juvederm, Boletero & ZFill Repair to Nasolabial area and initial results are great. Is there a reason Fillers don't last in me, could it be my Metabolism? One Doctor told me I should have Sculptra, but at my regular clinic I was advised not to as they said my skin is still firm, line free and "collagen rich" at age 44 and Sculptra would cause over stimulation of collagen. Thank you

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Dr. C. Bob Basu, MD, MPH, FACS
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Answered on Sep 24, 2013
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Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
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Answered on Sep 16, 2013
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