There are now more dermal fillers available in the U.S. than ever before so how do you know which one’s best for you? Luckily you don’t have to because Dr. Elliott & the staff at Skinspirations have experience with all of them. With the right choices & our skilled techniques you will have natural, flattering results. At Skinspirations, you can trust us to know the best options for your face.
The price of dermal filler treatments reflects not only the cost of the product but the skill and experience of the injector, as well as the time the treatment takes to perform. Our providers are recognized as being among the top 1% in the nation for skill and experience and you’ll find that we are competitively priced, despite being the most experienced in the area.
Below is a table listing Dr. Elliott’s personal opinions on the dermal fillers and muscle relaxants she chooses to use.
Injectable Product Summary Pros & Cons
| Name | What it does: | Best for: | Average Duration | Pros | Cons | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Muscle Relaxant | Relaxing specific muscles that cause skin creasing (wrinkles) | 3-4 months | Predictable & specific results | None | Tried & true standard |
| Dysport | Muscle Relaxant | Same as Botox | 3-4 months | Relaxation often starts a day or 2 sooner than with Botox | None | Some people feel Dysport relaxes lower |
| Juvederm Ultra Plus XC | Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Filler | Any wrinkles, temples, & better for cheek hollows than lifting fillers like Voluma
| 12-18 months depending on area used | Swells less than Radiesse & reversible | None | If I was on a desert island & could |
| Juvederm Ultra XC | Hyaluronic Acid Dermal filler | Fine lines such as those around the lips & in the lips, when subtle volume is desired | 12 months on average, but often 18 months & more, in lip lines | Lasts longer than most thinner fillers & also reversible | Ultra doesn't last as long as Ultra Plus when used in most areas so make sure you know which version you receive | The wholesale cost to me of Ultra is |
| Juvederm Voluma XC | Hyaluronic Acid Dermal filler | When placed over bony areas like | About 2 years | Great lifting effect Duration is the longest of the lifting fillers but also reversible | Can take more than you think if more than minimal volume loss. Most people start with 2 syringes. | Officially approved for cheeks but also |
| Radiesse | Calcium Hydroxyapatite Dermal Filler | Good for deep lines, hands, enhancing | 9 - 12 months | Some lifting effect & best filler for hands | Can't dissolve and swells more than hyaluronic acid fillers | A good value for a nice lifting filler |
| Restylane | Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Filler | Unless requested, I only use regular Restylane under the eyes | about 9 months | Reversible & less risk of swelling than Juvederm under eyes | Shorter duration | The only place I still use Restylane is |
| Restylane Silk | Hyaluronic Acid Filler | Lip lines or in crow's feet | about 6 months | Thinner than Juvederm Ultra so less risk of producing ridges in lip lines | Short duration | Swells a lot in some people |
| Restylane Lyft (previously known as Perlane) | Hyaluronic Acid Filler | Stiff filler good for lifting lower face, enhancing cheeks, chin & jaw line | 9 - 12 months | Costs less than Voluma but lifting effect may not last as long Reversible | None | Good choice for someone who wants to try chin or cheek augmentation or lifting lower face with less investment than Voluma |
| Restylane Defyne | Hyaluronic Acid Filler | Good for deep lines around the mouth and nose, back of hands, cheeks, chin, temples & for lifting brows | about 12 months | Flexibly moves with facial expressions | ||
| Restylane Refyne | Hyaluronic Acid Filler | Lips, lip lines, forehead lines, | about 12 months | Flexibly moves with facial expressions | ||
| Bellafill | Immediate dermal filler & persistent dermal stimulator | Used for deep volume replacement or deep wrinkles
Good for people who dont want to | Bellafill | Results may be permanent
No higher incidence than with temporary
Results are cumulative since the | Results may be permanent
Can't dissolve
I won't use it in anyone with immunity problems or high anxiety | I've used it since 2007 & have
I haven't used it on myself because Im |
| Sculptra | Dermal stimulator whose results show up | Good for overall thickening &
Providing the foundation layers with a | 2-3 years | Only overall skin plumper to volumize
Results are gradual so others don't
Usually provides visible improvement in | Need several treatment sessions & at
Bumps in treated areas occasionally
Can't dissolve | Adds volume in layers vs. filling in
People who have had Sculptra remind me |
| Fat Transfer | Your own tissue used for replacing | Those who don't want anything
Someone who needs a lot of volume | 0 - 10 years | Results present 3 months after
Growth & healing factors in fat | Unpredictable if results will persist 3
Requires mini-liposuction with each
More bruising & swelling than with
Can't dissolve (& can last 10 | I don't use fat in depressions under
Most people I treat who don't need a |