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Fillers are an outstanding adjunct to Botox and, in some situations, are superior to surgery. In our practice, we prefer the nonanimal-based synthetic fillers (Restylane, Juvederm, Perlane, and Radiess). This is because skin and allergy testing is not required and there is no risk of animal-based disease transmission. In our practice, we have found that patients have a higher acceptance for the synthetic than for animal-based products. Patient acceptance is quite high, and both the physician and patient can immediately enjoy the rejuvenative effect just following injection. We recommend patients avoid any blood-thinning agents for approximately 2 weeks prior to injections.
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Burroughs, J.R., Anderson, R.L. (2008). Filler Pearls: General Considerations. In: Hartstein, M.E., Holds, J.B., Massry, G.G. (eds) Pearls and Pitfalls in Cosmetic Oculoplastic Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-69007-0_114
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