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Q: Radiesse Vs. Sculptra, Which is Best for Cheek Enhancement?

A: I prefer Sculptra for cheeks. Both Sculptra and Radiesse work exceptionally well for augmentation of the cheeks in the hands of an experienced surgeon.

The key advantage to Sculptra is its longer duration of action. After a series of three Sculptra treatments resulting in a full correction, many patients will have results that last 2-3 years whereas Radiesse generally lasts about one year. The Sculptra results can be maintained over the long term with annual touch up treatments.

An advantage to Radiesse, though, is the immediate results while the outcome with Sculptra takes months to evolve.

Please call our office at 321.727.3223 to schedule your appointment and see if you are a good candidate for Sculptra.

Ross A. Clevens, MD
Melbourne Florida Facial Plastic Surgeon

With the popularity of the “liquid facelift” that allow patients to restore volume to the face and obtain a more youthful appearance without surgery, many patients are asking for similar options to rejuvenate the appearance of their eyes. This one is being called the “liquid eyelift.” To set the record straight, neither one is a true lift because the results are temporary. However, for those individuals who only need subtle adjustments, the “liquid eyelift” can be a welcome nonsurgical option.

Using injectable fillers to fill in hollow areas, Dr. Clevens can give the appearance of a subtle lift on parts that are sagging. It is important to note, however, that if there is significant sagging, fillers will not correct it. In this instance, you would most likely be a better candidate for surgery. There are pros and cons to each option, which should be explained by a board-certified facial plastic surgeon such as Dr. Clevens. The results from surgery are permanent and more dramatic but require more downtime. And the results from fillers and, in some cases, Botox as well, used in the liquid option require minimal downtime but need to be done regularly (about every 6 months, on average) to maintain the look.

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