Perlane and Restylane Testimonial:

Soft tissue fillers are designed to “fill in” facial indentations made by fine lines and wrinkles. They can also add fullness to the lips and cheeks. The treatment smoothes the skin and gives you a more youthful appearance.

Hyaluronic acid (Restylane) is a natural substance found in living organisms. It is produced in a laboratory and injected into fine lines and wrinkles. It can also be used to increase fullness in the lips. In 2004, 882,469 hyaluronic acid injections were performed in the U.S. The treatment lasts from several months to a year.

Calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse) is a newer soft tissue filler. It’s a synthetic version of a natural substance found in bone and teeth. Last year, 69,439 procedures were done in the U.S. The treatment is more expensive than collagen or hyaluronic acid, but lasts much longer. Results with calcium hydroxylapatite last for two years or more.
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Today, consumers have a choice when it comes to dermal fillers. In addition to the ever popular Botox, there are other types of dermal fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, Hylaform, etc. The business for dermtalogists offering these new fillers is booming. Patients are also better informed on the options and are driving the demand for these fillers in their quest for “Picture perfect Beauty”. Many are repeat customers who get these treatments regularly to maintain the look.

The cost of these treatments range from a few hundred dollars to thousands of dollars which many believe is worth every penny. And depending on the type of filler used, the results last from a few months to several years.

Tired of looking tired? Try Perlane! The FDA recently approved Perlane as an injectible filler. Like Restalyne, it is also made from hyaluronic acid but with one big difference. The gel particles in Perlane are larger than in Restalyne and therefore they can be used to treat deeper creases or folds in the skin. Outside the US, Perlane has been in use since 2000. The manufacturer of Perlane, Medicis claims the effects last for about 6 months. Recently, Juvederm made by competitor Allergan got FDA approval for the claim that it’s results last about 12 months.

The cost of treatment with Perlane is about $400 per session. Depending on the area to be treated and the extent of treatment required, the number of sessions may vary. To maintain the results, the treatments have to be continued periodically with top-up injections. Also, treatment should be considered only at a reputable clinic with an experienced physician. Side-effects of Perlane are rare and if administered by an experienced physician, everything should go smoothly.
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