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Radiesse* |
Sculptra** |
Autologous fat |
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Product source |
Calcium hydroxyl apatite |
Poly-L-lactic acid |
Fat harvested from other parts of the body. |
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Indications |
A volume filler for deep nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and hollow cheeks. |
A volume filler for deep nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and hollow cheeks. |
A volume filler for deep nasolabial folds, marionette lines and fat loss related to aging |
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Duration |
12–18 months after a single treatment; if a touch-up treatment is provided, results are even better and duration is longer |
1–2 years after a series of between 3–6 treatments |
Six months to life-long; results are best and effect is longer if one or two touch-ups take place |
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Treatment protocols |
Every 12–18 months |
May need touch-ups |
May need touch-ups; varied by individual |
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Cost |
$800–2,000 per treatment |
$800–2,000 per treatment |
$1,000–4,500 |
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Benefits |
Allergic reactions are rare, and results are long-lasting. |
Allergic reactions are rare, and results are long-lasting. |
No possibility of allergic reaction, ubiquitous material, natural appearance |
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Risks |
Swelling, redness, bruising and lumping |
Redness, swelling, bruising and lumping; requires a series of treatments to obtain the desired effect |
Redness, swelling and bruising |