What is the difference between different types of fillers?

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There are many different brands of fillers , but the main difference is that one group ( Hyaluronic Acid ) provides an immediate filling effect but does not stimulate significant amounts of collagen , whereas the other group known as Collagen Stimulators ( Radiesse, Sculptra, Ellanse) stimulates your skin to produce large amounts of collagen.

For your lips, it’s best to use Hyaluronic Acid as it’s not suitable to use collagen-stimulators here.

1cc of Hyaluronic Acid can cost between $500-1200 depending on the brand and the doctor’s reputation. You should view the doctor’s before after pictures during consultation and love the results he/she produces before you go ahead with the treatment with him.

Usually filler trainers (doctors who conduct training sessions for the filler companies to educate other doctors) are a safe bet if you really can’t make up your mind.

Thank you for your question.

As you are aware, there are many brands of fillers in the market, and I agree it is often difficult to make a choice. Fillers vary in terms of longevity, so the main difference is whether it’s a permanent or non permanent filler.

For lip fillers, it’s best to use one that is made of pure hyaluronic acid ( non permanent) as that would give you most natural result.

Prices vary depending on the clinic and choice of filler. Ultimately, my advice would be to arrange for a consultation, share your concerns and expectations, and choose a doctor you are most comfortable with.

Hope this helps.

Dermal Fillers are categorized into the component of the fillers like hyaluronic acid(juvederm/restylane) which last for 6months -18months, or calcium hydroxylapatite(radiesse) or poly-L-lactic acid(sculptra) which last up to 2 years.

I used juvederm volbella for the lips. cost about $800.

Choose a doctor who has experience with lips fillers.

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