Radiesse vs. Restaylane vs. BOTOX vs. New York

Radiesse and Restylane of the most popular facial fillers. Patients often get them confused. Now that the economy has taken a downward turn, a lot of people are looking for cheaper ways to look better. Facial fillers are one the ways this can be achieved. Allow me to explain the difference.

Radiesse is a longer lasting filler that the manufacturer says will last “up to” a year. It is used for deeper lines on the face  such as the “laugh lines” and for Non Surgical Nose Jobs. It is FDA approved and is made of natural materials with little chance of allergic reaction.

Restylane, on the other hand, is a shorter lasting filler (3 to 6 months) and is used for fine lines and for filler in superficial scars. Also FDA approved.

Just so you understand, BOTOX is not a filler. It is a safe “paralyzing” agent which helps get rid of wrinkles on the forehead, neck  and “anger lines” between the eyes. It can also used to reduce excessive sweating on the palms and in the armpits. In my opinion it is an exceptional product. It lasts about 4 to 6 months.

So now that you know the difference, you can make a better judgement about which product is best for you. To be sure, call for a free consultation, 212-888-7773

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Non Surgical Nose Job Manhattan

The Non Surgical Nose Job (NSNJ) has become one of the more popular procedures that New York Plastic Surgeons Perform these days. Although much cheaper than standard opertaive nasal surgery, or rhinoplasty, it is a good alternative for patients with minor to moderate defects on their noses.

Essentially a filler material, like Radiesse, is used to plump up the deformity that the patient wishes to disguise. It takes only a few minutes and is a fraction of the cost of what rhinoplasty costs. Of course, it doesn’t last forever either–it will absorb over the course of several months. It is also a way to see if a real nose job is right for you by “trying  out” the new look first.

A good overview of Non Surgical Nose Jobs can be found in this blog.

How have you found NSNJ’s?   Post your comments below.

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