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...
Immunosuppression and rheumatoid arthritis; is it safe to use Botox and dermal fillers.
Good questions! There is no known contraindication with Botox and those medications and patients with RA generally have no problem. With hyaluronic acid fillers of good quality like Juvederm or Restylane,...
Is it okay to exercise after Dysport/Botox and Restylane?
There is no good data on this that I’ve ever seen but I disagree although it doesn’t make the treatment less effective. We ask patients to abstain from really vigorous...
Volbella for the lips in the UK and Europe – what about the eye area?
You must be in the UK or Europe because this product isn’t available in the US yet. It’s in the Juvederm “family” of hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers. The marketing states it...
With Restylane, will anything make it last longer? I’m asking for my mom.
First of all, it’s very sweet of you to be looking out for your mom!! She’s lucky to have you. There’s no product to put on the surface of the...
After treatment for cancer, what can I do about lost volume in my face?
We all are wishing you the best after that surgery! A couple of things to think about. Sometimes after surgery or chemotherapy, your body fat is just reduced too much....
Is there one filler better than another for filling hollows near the eyes?
Hi Amy, yes and that’s because even among the hyaluronic acid fillers, which are a little like comparing apples to apples, there are some differences. But first, fillers like Radiesse,...
A problem with Radiesse around the eyes. A warning!
I’m so sad that you’ve had to go through this. You probably know this already but, in my opinion, Radiesse has very, very limited specific uses and it shouldn’t be...
New filler Belotero – is it helpful?
Just some basics – Belotero is a hyaluronic acid filler made by Merck and recently approved by the FDA in the U.S. It’s been available in most other parts of...
Can fillers like Restylane/Juvederm be used if I have an artificial hip, pig heart valve,…
In good clinics, before fillers are injected, the skin is first cleansed of makeup and then the skin is sterilized with alcohol or other sterilizing agents. If you have any replacement...
