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Which Facial Filler Is Right for You?

Find out by reading this guide to popular non-surgical anti-aging skin treatments like Juvederm, Perlane and more

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Filler facts

Restylane, Juvederm and Perlane are hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers. HA is a natural sugar compound found in all living organisms that provides volume and fullness to the skin. When injected, the HA molecules draw in water and cause the tissue underneath to swell. They're made of biodegradable non-animal HA and, unlike collagen, pose no risk of allergic reaction or being rejected by the body. Radiesse, on the other hand, is composed of tiny crystals containing calcium hydroxyapatite, a substance found in our bones and teeth. It, too, is manufactured synthetically so there's no risk of having an allergic reaction and thus no need for skin testing before having the product injected.

What the four have in common is the recovery/down time -- itching, redness and/or bruising may occur at the injection site(s). Swelling may last for up to 7 days. And the basic procedure/pain factor: Usually a numbing cream (typically lidocaine) will be applied to the areas that will be injected, but most patients still experience moderate pain while being injected -- especially around the mouth.

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by TBjunkie Monday, May 14, 2012 at 10:56PM Report as inappropriate

solid, no nonsense info on what works where.

by skinpro Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 06:10AM Report as inappropriate

No way, why suggest these?

by itzelc18 Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 05:56PM Report as inappropriate

Once I saw the picture that goes with this article I was done. Didn't even read the whole thing.

by MissPurple Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at 03:12PM Report as inappropriate

great story ... very interesting much love claire xoxo

by beautyelements Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 03:47PM Report as inappropriate

No thank you.

by BellezzaBeauty Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 12:53PM Report as inappropriate

i dont need anything right now.

by sandyc Friday, June 10, 2011 at 04:33PM Report as inappropriate

I had a hard time breathing while I was looking at this. It totally creeps me out.

by alictasia Friday, June 10, 2011 at 04:18PM Report as inappropriate

I dont need them now, so hope they find different solution in the next 15 years. Cause yeah, wrinkles mess with your sense self; and no, no SPF / Acai combo will stop them.

by krycekov Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 12:09PM Report as inappropriate