JUVEDERM OR RESTYLANE: WHICH IS BETTER?
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
To put it simply, Juvederm Ultra is very similar to Restylane. Both have similar results and last a similar amount of time. Because they are so similar, I put cost first as my determining factor on which product to use when every last drop counts. Whichever product costs less per cc (not syringe as they both…
SCULPTRA: REVOLUTIONARY OR OVERRATED?
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
Sculptra is not a new product, although it was only approved for HIV lipoatrophy (hollows in the cheeks in HIV-infected persons) until recently. In the past year, its use has been much more widespread and it has received much press. In short, this product is unique in that it does stimulate collagen formation that can be…
DOES DYSPORT LAST LONGER THAN BOTOX?
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
The simple answer is they last the same if a bioequivalent number of units are given . That being said, there are variables that would make one last longer or shorter, or would have them give a different effect. Such variables include: •the dilution used (how many cc per vial) for each product•how many units…