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As more and more dermal fillers come to the marketplace, people can be confused about their differences. Most fillers have been designed to target specific issues, such as volume loss or deep creases, while others are intended to treat facial wrinkles, smooth lines, and improve facial contours. Two popular fillers, Restylane and Perlane, are confused because the same company, QMed, makes them both. But they have different purposes. Both are considered an FDA approved dermal filler option for appropriate candidates seeking a more youthful appearance through a minimally invasive outpatient procedure.
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Both Restylane and Perlane are hyaluronic acid fillers. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in the human body responsible for giving the skin volume, hydration, and fullness. Unfortunately, our hyaluronic acid production decreases as we age, contributing to facial wrinkles. Deeper wrinkles and even severe wrinkles can be addressed when receiving filler injections. During this medical procedure, your provider will inject dermal fillers into targeted areas. The filler injected restores lost volume and creates a natural appearance. Both of these fillers are injected to fill the space between collagen and elastin fibers within the skin to restore lost volume. They also attract and bind to water molecules to hydrate and fill the injection area, helping to smooth wrinkles. While filler injections are an excellent option for many patients, facial fat grafting may be recommended in certain cases requiring longer-lasting volume restoration. Despite their similarities, Perlane and Restylane are actually complements to one another.
Perlane Injectable Dermal Fillers Explained
Perlane has a thicker consistency than Restylane. In fact, Perlane is three times thicker than Restylane. Because it is thicker, Perlane would have the potential to be seen in the injection sites, so it needs fat in the area to help hide the filler. Because of this, it works well, adding volume to the cheeks, chin, and nasolabial folds. Perlane is great for moderate to severe folds.
Restylane Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers Explained
Restylane is more popular than Perlane, having been injected over 11 million times. It is far thinner than Perlane. This allows Restylane to flow and spread out, so it is perfect for defining the lip edge or the hollows under the eyes. It works well on sensitive areas with finer wrinkles and thinner skin.
The duration of the products sets them apart from one another. Perlane lasts longer because its thickness allows it to stay in the tissue longer. Restylane lasts about a year or more; Perlane is six months longer than that.
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