Us non-physicians tend to view ‘filler’ as one category, but actual aesthetic experts are quick to note that there is a difference between hyaluronic acid (HA)-based dermal fillers and biostimulatory injectables. HA-based fillers, like Juvéderm® and Restylane®, quite literally fill treatment areas — like the lips, tear troughs, and cheeks — to temporarily add volume, contour, and smooth lines and wrinkles. This is different than the way biostimulants work.
While they often get lumped together for the sake of simplicity and the fact that they sometimes have similar end goals, biostimulatory injectables actually deserve their own category. Sculptra® is perhaps the buzziest of the bunch. “Sculptra® isn’t a conventional filler,” says Michele Green, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, which is a sentiment echoed by fellow providers. “It definitely is not a filler,” adds Samuel Hahn, MD, a double board certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Baltimore.
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