Patient Education
Find a Dermal
Filler Specialist
 
Before & After Photos
We always do our best to stay up-to-date on the new products coming out and let you know how they can improve your look. Our website is maintained and edited by some of the world's foremost experts on skincare and dermatology. As a part of the Patient's Guide family of websites, we take our responsibility to our visits seriously and will strive to keep this site as accurate and current as possible.
>>More About the Patient's Guide

Ask The Doctor - FAQ's

Q: How are dermal fillers applied?
Q: Restylane vs. Juvederm?
Q: Botox vs. Dysport? Which is Better?
 
Q: How are dermal fillers applied?
Doctor Image
Profile
Brian D.  Zelickson
M.D.
Edina, MN
Dermal fillers are injected into lines and wrinkles to fill them out. The dermal filler then remains in the skin for a number of months. How long is determined by the drug in question, where it's injected and other factors. Generally they last around 6 months.
 
Back to Top
 
Q: Restylane vs. Juvederm?
Doctor Image
Profile
Brian D.  Zelickson
M.D.
Edina, MN
Both are often used for plumping the lips and filling lines and wrinkles. Both last up to 9 months between injections and are made of hyaluronic acid. While there are some differences (such as molecule size and consistency) the decision as to which ought to be used should be made by your doctor. They can evaluate your case and make the determination based on your goals and needs.
 
Back to Top
 
Q: Botox vs. Dysport? Which is Better?
Doctor Image
Profile
Eric F.  Bernstein
M.D.
Ardmore, PA
Botox and Dysport and both made from the same neurotoxic protein (Clostridium botulinim toxin type A) and do the same thing, treat wrinkles and lines of movement. These dynamic wrinkles have been shown to be effectively treated with both Botox & Dysport. Some research indicates Dysport may last a bit longer than Botox, and that it may also spread farther from the injection site. Ulltimately they are very similar and which is right for you should be discussed with your doctor during your consultation.
 
Back to Top
 
Videos
Fillers help recapture the fullness of youth, says Dr. Biesman in this clip.
How Did Treatment
ChangeYOUR
80% Life?
of reviews werePositive
   (20 reviews)

 Great results

I had sculptra injected into my naso labio folds and jowel a...[more]
Waukesha, WI Oct 22, 2011

 Juvederm Gave me the Subtle Look that I Wanted

I asked my doctor which treatment I should opt for to perk u...[more]
Laguna Niguel, CA Apr 19, 2010

 Botox Works Great!

I do pr for a magazine, so how I look is important to me. I ...[more]
Boston, MA Mar 04, 2010
Write a Review
Dermal Filler Specialists
Not Your Location?
Search for specialists near you.
Zip Code: