Transformations! Spring 2015 | Belotero vs. Juvederm
- At May 20, 2015
- By Andrew Winkler
- In Transformations!
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With so many options on the market, its difficult to know which facialĀ fillers to use where. Periodically we will present the facts about each of the fillers that we offer to help you decide.
Belotero BalanceĀ® |
JuvedermĀ® Ultra XC |
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FDA indication | 2011, for the correction of moderate-to-severe facial wrinkles and folds | 2006, for correction of nasolabial (cheek) folds. |
Material | 22.5 mg/ml Hyaluronic Acid | 24 mg/ml Hyaluronic Acid |
Key points | Does not cause the Tyndall effect, a bluish discoloration created by light, when injecting very superficially in the skin. | Contains lidocaine to make injection more comfortable. |
Level of Injection | Superficial to deep dermis | Mid- to deep dermis orsub -dermal |
Areas | Very superficial wrinkles | Facial folds |
Duration | 6-9 months | 10-12 months |
$/ml | $450/ml | $525/ml |