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Dermal Filler Comparison Chart

The following side-by-side comparison chart of the various dermal fillers, injectables and treatments may prove helpful in understanding which cosmetic enhancement procedures are right for you. As always, Dr. Stein will provide you with a one-on-one personalized consultation prior to performing any cosmetic procedure. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. Use of your own fat is filler is covered in our Fat Transfer Section and not included in this chart.

Dermal Filler Elevess™ Juvéderm® Perlane® Radiesse® Restylane® Sculptra®
FDA approval? yes yes yes yes yes yes
Date approved 07/24/07 06/05/06 05/02/07 08/24/06 12/12/03 08/03/04
Regulatory status FDA approved FDA approved approved worldwide approved worldwide approved worldwide FDA approved
Key Component Hyaluronic acid Hyaluronic acid NASHA, a non-animal hyaluronic acid CaHA, synthetic calcium hydroxylapatite NASHA, a non-animal hyaluronic acid Poly-L-lactic acid
Is skin allergy blood test required? no no no no no no
Areas it can be used for* smile lines, minor wrinkles, cheeks & hands smile lines, minor wrinkles, cheeks & hands moderate to severe wrinkles and lines, cheeks lips & hands wrinkles around mouth and nose; glabellar folds, cheeks, chin & hands smile lines, minor wrinkles, lips, hands & cheeks cheeks, hands & wrinkles
Contain Live or Animal Products? no no no no no no
Allergy Considerations general allergies severe allergies & gram-positive bacterial proteins severe allergies & gram-positive bacterial proteins severe allergies severe allergies & gram-positive bacterial proteins allergies to any ingredient
How long for results (avg.)? 6 months 6 months 6 months 1 year 6 months up to 2 years
Results Immediate or Gradual? immediate immediate immediate immediate immediate gradual
Side effects bruising, swelling, redness, tenderness & bumps redness, swelling, tenderness, pain, bruising, lumps or bumps swelling, tenderness, bruising, redness & minor pain swelling, mild irritation, bruising, tenderness, itching swelling, tenderness, bruising, redness & minor pain bleeding, tenderness, swelling, redness & bruising
Unique Benefits more comfortable treatment comes in two different formulations: Ultra & Ultra Plus Higher concentration of hyaluronic acid Longer lasting than most temporary dermal fillers FDA approved since 2003 Only FDA approved for loss of fat in face
 
*Use of fillers in different areas from FDA approved areas is considered an "off label use". 
Information compiled from various internet resources, including the websites of the dermal filler manufacturers.

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