Bellafill is formulated with collagen and polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microspheres. The viscous nature of Bellafill makes it far superior to Juvéderm, an injectable filler composed of hyaluronic acid. As Bellafill seamlessly infiltrates lax, thinning skin, it reduces fine lines and wrinkles.
Juvederm is an effective product that has been safely used for many years. But if you are looking for a long-lasting solution to deeper wrinkles or acne scars, Bellafill is likely the better option. The success of your Bellafill treatment depends on the experience and skill of your injector. Dr.
Common side effects include swelling, bruising, tenderness, redness, or slight bleeding at the injection site. It's possible but rare to develop an infection at the injection site. In rare cases, the microspheres can cause lumps, also known as granulomas, by forming scar tissue under the skin.
Based on clinical studies, Juvederm provides longer-lasting results than Belotero, lasting up to two years, depending on which Juvederm product is used: Juvederm Ultra XC and Juvederm Volbella XC, for lips, lasts up to one year. Juvederm XC, for moderate to severe lines and wrinkles, lasts up to one year.
Bellafill, according to FDA studies, lasts at least five years. Additional studies exist showing that volumization from the Bellafill crystal can last even 13 years after injection. Unlike the long term duration of Bellafill, Voluma only lasts up to two years, but there are some contingencies with Voluma.
A good candidate for Bellafill is a healthy individual over 21 years of age with atrophic acne scars or moderate to severe facial volume loss. They should not be allergic to bovine collagen or lidocaine, two ingredients in Bellafill that can cause allergic reactions.
As a 5-year filler, Bellafill won't go away nearly as fast as Restylane or Juvederm. Many doctors only prefer Restylane and Juvederm, not because these temporary fillers are any better than Bellafill, but because they know that if they make a mistake, a temporary filler goes away quicker.
Due to the microsphere support structure, your skin will continue to improve for 12 months, and patients have a 90% satisfaction rate at this point. It's likely that even after 5 years your skin will continue to look healthy and smooth. Many people experience results that can last as long as 8-10 years after injection.
For instance, a 39 year old with deep lines might achieve full correction with just 1 or 2 filler syringes whereas at age 66, the same person might require 4 or 5 syringes to adequately treat the same areas.
Treatment with Bellafill costs $3,262 on average, but the price can range between $799 and $5,100, according to 287 reviews from RealSelf members who've had it. Doctors on RealSelf say that one syringe of Bellafill costs $800 to $1,200, and it's not uncommon to need multiple syringes to achieve your desired results.
Many plastic surgeons say that Juvederm and Restylane are the most durable and longest-lasting fillers available. Both contain hyaluronic acid and are good for smoothing wrinkles and lines. Hyaluronic acid carries 1,000 times its weight in water and makes the skin look young, supple, and soft.
Restylane: The Restylane family of fillers (Restylane, Restylane Silk, Restylane Lyft, etc.) are excellent options for mature skin. Each filler is designed to treat specific areas and to address common problems associated with aging. Our patients love the natural looking results.
The three fillers that tend to last the longest are Restylane Lyft, Restylane Defyne, Restylane Refyne, Juvederm, Voluma, Radiesse, and Sculptra. Restylane Defyne is built for balance and used in the nasal labial folds and marionette lines.
Granulomas, lumps, and swelling have been reported in Bellafill® patients and may form years after injection. Granulomas, lumps, and swelling frequently resolve over time or with treatment.
Since an amount is injected into each individual scar, one syringe covers about 9 acne scars. If additional treatments are needed, they'll typically be about 8 weeks apart as we don't want to inject more than one syringe at a time.
My average patient who has Bellafill or most other fillers in their cheeks requires five syringes. Two syringes may work for the nasolabial folds or mouth corners but the cheeks are a much larger facial area and typically require much more.
It is especially great at improving the upper and mid-face to a youthful size and shape, which results in an improvement of the appearance of under-eye hollows, temples, sallow cheeks, deep nasolabial folds, as well as jowls.
With Bellafill®, many patients see results for five years or more, and some patients at Beyond Beautiful Texas are still happy with their results eight years later. Bellafill is often referred to as one of the longest-lasting cosmetic injectables on the market today.
While Bellafill can be molded a little bit right when it is being injected, after about an hour it will no longer move and it will remain in place. If your injection was recent then you are likely experiencing changes due to swelling that can change the shape of your lips for about 3 weeks after your treatment.
Answer: Bellafill injected on top of Juvederm
It should be perfectly fine. There is no contraindication for Bellafill being injected on top of Juvederm.
BellaFill can be used in the cheeks to restore volume and create lift. It is always good to start with a reversible filler just to ensure you like the results the injector is providing you with. The beauty with BellaFill is that it is long lasting and you can build up an area over time.
In my experience with performing a high volume of Bellafill treatments for many years, I find that not only can Bellafill last 5 years, but as a collagen stimulator, Bellafill also gives a more natural appearance than hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvederm and Restylane.