What Will Be the Worst Side Effects of Dermal Fillers Like Radiesse, Sculptra, Restylane, Silicone and Collagen?

Thank you for your question. Dermal fillers are typically very safe with very few risks of side effects or complications, but there are risks that can be serious if basic principles of safety and vascular anatomy are not taken into consideration. Common side effects include minor bruising or redness, and mild pain at the injection site, but these are all temporary and resolve on their own. As far as what filler or fillers might work best for you, my advice would be to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who has experience and expertise in these methods. He or she can examine you, talk with you about your goals and recommend the right filler for your needs. Different types of fillers address different areas of the face, which is why an in-person examination is crucial. Good luck!

Hello Nice,

There are three major side effects that all physicians and patients should be aware of:

1. injection of a filler into a blood vessel.

2. allergic reaction or inflammation due to the injected product.

3. over-injection/incorrect injection, i.. visible product or bumps

As a patient-

1. Be reassured, most dermatologist would be comfortable having themselves injected with Radiesse, Sculptra or Restylane by an experienced colleague. 

2. Sculptra is great for overall facial volume, and is a great product for someone who is looking for a long term solution, but has the patience to wait for the "results to show".  When this product is prepared properly, injected properly and massaged post-injection- you should not worry about feeling any "bumps"

3. Radiesse is a wonderful product to product instant structure and volume.  Expect post-procedure swelling. 

4.  Restylane is great too for volume replacement, and the positive with this product is that since it is a hyaluronic acid, a physician can use hyaluronidase to dissolve the product if  needs be.  However if injected correctly, this should not be necessary.  If Restylane is injected to superficially, one could see a bluish discoloration.