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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Michael A. Persky, MD |  |
Perlane vs Juvederm
Hi Demason,
Perlane and Juviderm are both hyaluronic acid products that last for about 6 to 9 months in most patients’ nasolabial folds. Recent studies have shown that hyaluronic acid stimulates natural collagen production so that... more
| Stella Desyatnikova, M.D. |  |
What is Perlane best for treating?
Perlane works great for outlining cheek bones, lifting mid-face, and providing an overall visual lift to the face. The results that can be achieved are truly impressive. Depending on where your lines are, and how deep they are, you might need to... more
| Michael Sinclair, MD |  |
What is Perlane?
Perlane is another dermal filler that is similar to Juvederm and Restylane. In fact, Perlane is made by the same company that makes Restylane.
Perlane has a larger particle size than Restylane, so it is somewhat thicker. This extra thickness... more
| Ira Papel, MD |  |
How long does Perlane last?
Perlane is a hyaluronic acid (HA) filler material similar in structure to Restylane and Juvederm. It is processed to be thicker and designed for deeper wrinkles or subcutaneous augmentation.
The duration of the filling effect seems to be similar... more
| Michael A. Persky, MD | |
What does Perlane look like?
Perlane, like Restylane and Juvederm, is a hyaluronic acid product that appears as a clear, colorless gel. more
| Michael A. Persky, MD | |
How much does Perlane cost?
Hi Joy,
If you are treated with a full syringe of Perlane verus a full syringe of Restylane, it may cost $50-$100 more for the Perlane. Be well.
Dr. P more
| Michael A. Persky, MD | |
Is Perlane better than Restylane for nasolabial folds?
Restylane and Perlane are the same hyaluronic acid product made by the same company, Medicis. Perlane is made of larger particles, and is a bit thicker. They are both very good products. For deeper folds Perlane is better. ... more
| Joel Schlessinger, MD |  |
How can I get rid of cosmetic injection lumps from six years ago?
Six years ago, the only FDA approved products in the US were collagen based. These products were Zyderm, Zyplast, Cosmoderm, Cosmoplast and a now discontinued product called Dermalogen. While these could have caused lumps, it is... more
| Kamran Jafri, MD |  |
Sunken cheeks - Are there any long-lasting dermal fillers available?
Hello in Hong Kong,
Execellent answers to your questions from Dr. Lupo.
As a Surgeon I did want discuss two other options that you may find helpful.
You mentioned that fat implants are "not an option here". Is that for medical... more
| Michael Law, MD |  |
What is the best dermal filler?
Structural Fat Grafting: permanently restoring youthful facial contours. A number of 'soft tissue fillers' are available for temporarily improving facial areas that have lost volume or have developed deep lines and creases. Probably the... more
| Kenneth R. Francis, MD |  |
Which wrinkle filler works best for building collagen?
This is a very interesting question. Two of the products that you mention, Cosmoplast and Restylane do not induce collagen production at all. Cosmoplast is collagen and Restylane is a substance called hyaluronic acid. Both rely... more
| Kamran Jafri, MD | |
Do new wrinkles require dermal fillers or just Botox?
Based on your age and description of the culprit wrinkles, Botox should provide you with very satisfying results. It is very important that the injections are at least one centimeter above your brow line so that you maintain natural... more
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