NEW BEAUTY posted “What’s the Difference Between Radiesse and Sculptra? Dermatologists Explain All” featuring Dr. Purvisha Patel and Visha Skincare .
The article includes Dr. Patel‘s expert commentary on the difference between Radiesse and Sculptra Aesthetic.
When it comes to restoring facial volume, not every dermal filler was created equally. While hyaluronic acid fillers tend to get all the glory, their lesser-mentioned cousins, Radiesse and Sculptra Aesthetic are two alternative options that doctors use to plump, sculpt and rejuvenate the face. NewBeauty asked dermatologists to explain the difference between the two and describe what each one does best.
Radiesse
Approved for use in various areas, Radiesse can marionette lines, the corners of the mouth, the pre-jowl fold, chin wrinkles and the hands . “Radiesse is made of calcium hydroxyapatite gel (alike to crushed artificial bone) and immediate results are seen. Radiesse can be diluted or mixed with hyaluronic acid fillers depending on what is needed if the product. Results last for a year to 18 months,” says Germantown, TN dermatologist Purvisha Patel, MD. New York dermatologist Jared Jagdeo, MD explains: “Radiesse is especially helpful and useful in patients who have begun to show signs of aging related facial bone and volume loss. It can be used to accentuate the bone structures of the face to emphasize the cheekbones, temples, and jawline.”
Sculptra Aesthetic
Sculptra uses microscopic particles in the filler to stimulate collagen production within the skin to treat and correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. “Sculptra is made of poly-L-lactic acid, which is essentially crushed up suture material, and stimulates collagen to form on the product to give volume. Results are seen after six weeks and can last up to two years,” says Dr. Patel. “It needs to be reconstituted in advance of injection and can be done in different dilutions depending on where it is needed.” This boost in collagen is essentially an immune reaction to the filler that helps plump the area injected from within. Most patients require an average of three treatments spaced three to four weeks.