Can Restylane be used for lines in the neck?
Hmmmm – your question makes me wonder how much experience your doctor has with these products because, in general, most experienced injectors do not try to use hyaluronic acid fillers...
I’m in my 30s. Would Sculptra be a good product for me?
In general, I almost never start with Sculptra since it IS more permanent. Why not start with something more temporary and make sure you like the effect first? A syringe of Restylane or...
Is there a good makeup that can cover up bruises from injection?
If someone has a great answer to this, I would love to hear it! We have tried many things in the office over the years. What works best for us...
A serious problem after Radiesse!
Dear Reader – I’m so sad that this happened to you. It sounds miserable! As you know from reading this site, I am not a fan of Radiesse except for...
I’d like to know which one is better for skin tightening, Thermage or Sculptra?
I’m glad you asked this because the best way to explain this is to picture a ball full of air. First imagine that the air goes out of the ball. ...
If I have a transplant, would a filler be safe?
Our office has worked with many transplant patients over the years. In general, stick with the fillers that have the best and longest safety records – Restylane and Juvederm specifically. Make...
I lost several teeth and now have a different facial contour on that side –…
I’m glad you asked this because this problem is more common than you might think. I just saw another patient last week with the same issue only it was her...
More questions on longevity and Juvederm/Restylane!
I think I can help with this confusion with three points: Remember that Juvederm is a trade name for a hyaluronic acid cross-linked gel. In the US, Juvederm, Restylane and...
What about fat injections? They sound good!
The reason I don’t recommend it more is because there are so many problems with it in the U.S. and in many other countries. For example, since these are living...
I’m in my mid forties – which is better Juvederm or Sculptra?
I would trust Dr. Cohen’s opinion. Sculptra is not a “line filler,” it is a volumizer. Some 40 year olds need volume but many don’t. If changes are mild, 1-2 syringes...
