Radiesse versus Juvederm – which is better?
Well, Radiesse isn’t all that new so both have track records now extending back at least 5 years. I vote for Juvederm and here’s why: Radiesse isn’t reversible if...
For Sculptra, how far apart should the initial series of 2-4 treatments be?
This really varies from dermatologist to dermatologist. The company recommends a minimum of 4 weeks. Many of us around the country who have been using this product for many years,...
Persistent bumps (lips) and problems years after Restylane or another HA.
Dear Jennifer, I hope you don’t mind my answering here because you’re not identifiable and I think others are having this problem also. To my knowledge, this can happen in...
How to talk to your doctor about filler problems after a treatment!
Dear readers, I hear you, treatments do not always go perfectly even in the best of circumstances. So assuming you’ve done your homework and picked a doctor or nurse injector...
If I do Sculptra now, can I still do fat transfer in the future when…
There’s no reason I know of that it would be a problem, although there are no studies on this specific question. Sculptra is made of lactic acid molecules (L-polylactic acid)...
How much is a conservative amount of Juvederm or Restylane?
Thank you for reading! I almost never inject fillers like Juvederm or Restylane at more than 1 or 2 syringes in a visit. I really recommend starting with one the...
With a thinner face, which would be better filler or Fraxel?
I just want to clarify this. If you are saying that you have a little lumpiness over the cheekbone area after your Juvederm, then only having more filler to even...
Fillers and eye area problems!
Dear readers, I’ve had several more questions on the eye area and filler problems which is notoriously difficult to get right even for experienced injectors. So a couple of thoughts...
Filler problems (Juvederm?) on the upper lip lines. Something to think about!
Dear readers, I see a number of patients with problems sent from other offices for me to try to correct. One thing I’m noticing is that many patients/consumers do NOT...
For Sculptra, how many vials are needed for that initial series?
Since each of us are individuals, it’s difficult to say with any certainty without an in-person consult. However, a general rule of thumb is to expect 1 vial of Sculptra...
