Sculptra works best in areas suffering from deep volume loss, such as the cheeks, temples, and jawline. Bellafill is particularly helpful for areas around the mouth, under the eyes, and between the eyebrows. There is one place in which these long-term fillers cannot be used: the lips.
Bellafill and Sculptra are an excellent way to rejuvenate your skin and enhance your appearance. However, between the two, Bellafill is the only filler we use in our office! From a patient standpoint — they act the same, but Bellafill won't degrade in two years!
These two products work well together, as they are ideal for different facial areas, and are great in combination. Sculptra is best for deep volume loss areas, such as cheeks, temples and jawline.
Radiesse is a better choice for restoring volume in the back of the hands and for people who want instant skin-lifting results. Sculptra is better for patients who want longer-lasting results with minimal maintenance.
What are the potential risks and side effects with Sculptra treatment? The side effects from Sculptra are usually very mild and occur rarely. You might experience some amount of bruising from the injection along with mild swelling and redness.
The main downside to Sculptra® is that since it works by inducing collagen creation, the results take longer to become apparent - typically a month or so. Full correction can take longer but as noted above the results will last much longer than other filler substances.
Bellafill for the cheek apple will usually take 1 to 2 syringes per side. It is important for the provider to understand that Bellafill can be placed quite superficially.
Bellafill® is the only dermal filler on the market with 5-year safety and efficacy data. Its satisfaction data and safety profile is unmatched, making it one of the safest fillers on the market to date. Bellafill® is the only long-term filler that's FDA approved to treat distensible acne scars for up to one year.
Hahn shares, as it helps disperse the Sculptra® particles smoothly and evenly under the skin. “If you don't massage, then those particles can clump up in a very finite area,” he cautions.
Due to the microsphere support structure, your skin will continue to improve for 12 months, and patients have a 90% satisfaction rate at this point. It's likely that even after 5 years your skin will continue to look healthy and smooth. Many people experience results that can last as long as 8-10 years after injection.
One of the main disadvantages of Bellafill is its higher cost compared to Sculptra and traditional fillers. Additionally, Bellafill injections can have a higher risk of side effects such as lumps, nodules, and granulomas.
Common side effects include swelling, bruising, tenderness, redness, or slight bleeding at the injection site. It's possible but rare to develop an infection at the injection site. In rare cases, the microspheres can cause lumps, also known as granulomas, by forming scar tissue under the skin.
Sculptra is also considered semi-permanent because the activated collagen growth continues far beyond the average hyaluronic acid filler lifespan of six to 10 months.
Sculptra qualifies as a dermal filler but it is unique in that not only does it provide some immediate results, it delivers long-lasting results that look completely natural.
Juvederm and Restylane fillers last longer than other fillers. Juvederm and Restylane are currently the longest-lasting and most durable dermal fillers on the market. Juvederm and Restylane are families of hyaluronic acid fillers with numerous possible formulations.
In terms of FDA approval, Bellafill is known to be an ideal alternative to more temporary fillers; How much are fillers such as Bellafill? On average, it costs around $1,000 per syringe, and how many syringes are needed depends on the individual and the treatment area.
The majority of patients over the age of 50 require more than one syringe per cheek due to the increased volume loss with age. It is not uncommon to use 2 to 2.5 syringes per cheek and 1 to 1.5 syringes in each nasolabial fold in order to achieve adequate correction that also looks natural.
Bellafill - A Collagen Stimulator
When Bellafill is injected, the PMMA and collagen gel provide immediate correction. Over time the collagen gel dissipates and fibroblasts migrate in and around the PMMA microspheres.
Because Bellafill is known to typically last 5 years, this filler works well in conjunction with the neck-jowl lift which can also give long-lasting results. Many patients are willing to pay more for less invasive surgery and longer lasting fillers.
It is especially great at improving the upper and mid-face to a youthful size and shape, which results in an improvement of the appearance of under-eye hollows, temples, sallow cheeks, deep nasolabial folds, as well as jowls.
Bellafill stimulates collagen at the site of scars, filling them in. Typically 2 treatments are done 8 weeks apart. One syringe can do 9 scars on average.
If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, you're not a good candidate. If you're younger than 18, it's better to wait until you're older before considering this. If you have any skin issues such as outbreaks, rashes or redness, it's better to wait until those conditions subside before considering Sculptra.
Good Candidates for Sculptra Treatments
Most patients who are ideal candidates for Sculptra are aged 40 years and older, however, this may be a great age-reversing treatment for younger patients who have experienced volume loss in the face.
Sculptra® is a type of dermal filler, which is a cosmetic procedure to smooth fine lines and deep wrinkles. Sculptra is a gel-like substance made of poly-L-lactic acid. A healthcare provider will inject this filler underneath your skin where you want a fuller or smoother appearance.