Princess or Juvederm - which filler is better to choose, detailed comparison of drugs

Hyaluronic acid injections are widely used in cosmetology to solve various aesthetic problems. Depending on the purpose of the procedure, the master selects the most optimal composition. Formulas may also include collagen, combined elements, the main task is to prolong the effect of the procedure. A huge range of fillers allows you to choose the optimal product for contouring, filling wrinkles, correcting the shape of the nose or lips.

The presence of hyaluronic acid in the composition will not only achieve a pronounced transformation. The substance is hypoallergenic, does not cause inflammation or tissue rejection, and there is no addictive effect. The effect lasts for several months, after which the biogel is removed independently without consequences for the body. There is a lot of debate about which filler to choose. A cosmetologist will help determine which is better - Princess or Juvederm, based on the objectives of the injection intervention.

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If you work five days a week, it's best to get your injections on your last day of work as your skin won't be at its best for a while. Unfortunately, this is a side effect that cannot be avoided. So you'll have to stay at home for a couple of days.

If your skin is prone to bruising, you should inform your specialist about this. Then, not a needle will be used, but a cannula - this is a special device with a rounded tip that does not damage the structure of the vessel.

It is worth telling a specialist about the characteristics of your skin.

You should leave for the procedure in advance so as not to rush due to possible delay. It is known that stress and running will dilate blood vessels, and this can have a negative effect.

Right before the manipulations, it is recommended to use a topical anesthetic (for example, Emla). Remember that you will have to wait for some time - after all, the drug must work.

Emla is often used

As we already mentioned, the event will take about half an hour (sometimes even less). During the manipulations, the product is placed in the desired areas, due to which the hyaluronate fills all the existing voids. We also talked about the fact that the drug used for the procedure is quite dense, so the cosmetologist will need to knead your skin a little so that the Princess Volume is correctly placed in the tissues.

Doing a facial massage on your own after the procedure is strictly not recommended.

How to maintain the result after the introduction of Princess Voluma

Air humidity is the first assistant of fillers. At low humidity, the hyaluronic acid in the product dries out the top layer of skin and tightens it. If there is a lack of moisture, the filler degrades faster. Lipid-based moisturizers and emulsions prevent skin moisture loss. In addition, glycerin and products with marine polysaccharides attract water to the skin (stratum corneum).

To maintain the rejuvenating effect after Princess Voluma injections, thermal procedures should be reduced and spicy foods should be excluded from the menu.

Moisturizing masks that are kept on the skin for 20 minutes will be useful:

1. Mask for oily skin: scald the tomato with boiling water and remove the skin. We grate it or smash it in a blender. Mix the gruel with potato starch (1 tsp). The mask will help retain moisture, tighten pores and improve the functioning of the sebaceous glands.
2. Mask for dry skin: grind chamomile flowers (2 tbsp), steam with boiling water (1 tbsp), leave for half an hour and separate the water from the pulp. Mix warm olive oil (1 tbsp) with gruel and aloe juice (1 tsp) or glycerin. You can wash it off with chamomile water.
3. Mask for normal skin: mix grapefruit pulp (1 tbsp) with egg yolk. First, wipe the skin with a grapefruit slice, then apply the mask.

To moisturize the skin, you can use aloe, cucumbers, bananas, honey, peach and sea buckthorn oil, sour cream and oatmeal.

How to choose a filler?

Woman before (left) and after (right) application of fillers
If you are undergoing the procedure of injection lip filling for the first time, the choice of the drug, as well as the correction technique, should be entrusted to a cosmetologist. To begin with, you should focus on light options that contain hyaluronate. Their advantage is safe biodegradation and the rare occurrence of side effects. Remember that sometimes one session of injections is not enough, so you need to repeat the procedure after a few weeks.

When choosing a filler, you should also focus on the goal you are pursuing when undergoing the procedure

If you want the result to be moderately swollen lips of a beautiful shape and with an even contour, you should pay attention to monophasic biodegradable fillers based on hyaluronic acid

Synthetic drugs are used quite rarely, as recently more and more information has emerged from the latest medical research about their negative effects on health and the human body.

Remember that the effect of injection correction depends not only on the drug, but also on the skill of the cosmetologist and compliance with certain recommendations for behavior after the procedure. For example, in the first 2–3 days after injections, the activity of facial expressions should be limited so as not to provoke migration of the filler.

You will also have to stop using cosmetics, drinking alcohol and smoking, and visiting the sauna and swimming pool for a certain time. In the first days after the procedure, try to sleep on your back, without burying your face in the pillow, so as not to injure your lips.

The effectiveness of Princess fillers

Dermal fillers from the Austrian company Croma are made on the basis of Smart technologies, thanks to which hyaluron of non-animal origin is stabilized. The technique includes long chains of acid cells that provide dynamic viscosity, which allows the use of drugs for oval contouring and biorevitalization. Thanks to the invasive method, complex cosmetic problems can be solved.

Effect of use:

• allows you to remove deep folds;
• improve the shape of the nose;
• add volume to lips;
• create relief cheekbones;
• saturate tissue with nutrients;
• tighten drooping eyelids;
• correct the shape of the earlobes;
• smooth out wrinkles in the periorbital and perioral area.

Note! The result of the procedure can be assessed immediately after the session. The risks of developing allergic reactions and side effects are reduced.

Among the advantages of using Princess fillers are the following factors:

• universality of use for different age groups, a high degree of adaptation allows you to solve complex aesthetic problems;
• absence of painful and uncomfortable sensations;
• reduced risks of complications;
• combines well with other drugs; combination does not lead to the development of allergies.

Line of drugs:

1. Princess Filler - a biogel with a high concentration of hyaluron 23 mg/ml is used to correct superficial and medium-depth folds, restore hydraulic reserves, and prevent wilting.
2. Princess Volume is a viscous, dense filler used to smooth out nasolabial folds, nasolacrimal grooves, and correct jowls. Professionals choose contouring to create a clear oval line, sculpted cheekbones, and a chiseled chin. A popular lip enlarger that helps remove the hump on the back of the nose. After 40, it is effective for severe ptosis, and also helps to replenish tissue deficiency.
3. Princess Rich is a biorevitalizant for recovery after plastic surgery, peeling, and is also suitable for reanimating stressed dermis and preventing aging processes. It is based on hyaluronic acid with a concentration of 18 mg/ml, which helps replenish the tissue's hydro reserve, prevent inflammation and peeling.
4. Princess Contour - the drug was intended for body contouring, the concentration of hyaluron is 20 mg/ml. Today it is out of production.

The cost, in comparison with similar Korean hyaluronic gels, is quite high. The price of fillers is from 2500 rubles. up to 4,000 rubles, the procedure itself costs from 10,000 rubles. up to 18,000 rub. Depends on the volume, type of drug, as well as the pricing policy of the clinic itself. It is not recommended to carry out the procedure at home by a private specialist. It is difficult to check storage conditions and sterility. You should only contact experienced professionals who, before the session, carefully study the patient’s medical history and find out the presence of contraindications.

Stages:

1. The integument is cleansed, and the skin is treated with an antiseptic solution to disinfect the surface.
2. Emla cream is applied to prevent pain.
3. Then the drug is injected directly, various techniques can be used, its choice depends on the areas of placement and the type of filler used.
4. The skin is re-treated with an antiseptic.
5. The master performs a light massage to evenly distribute the gel in the tissues.
6. A serum or mask with an anti-inflammatory effect is applied.

The entire procedure takes about 40 minutes, after which the patient can go home. Many cosmetologists practice additional correction, which is prescribed after 7-10 days, this allows you to achieve the most natural effect. The result lasts from 6 to 12 months, depending on the patient’s lifestyle, bad habits, and compliance with the drinking regime.

Contraindications for injection of fillers

• period of pregnancy and lactation;
• menstruation;
• rehabilitation period after cosmetic procedures (laser resurfacing, peeling);
• viral, fungal, bacterial dermatological diseases;
• infectious diseases in the acute stage;
• the presence of non-absorbable silicone filler in the area of ​​planned injections;
• chronic pathologies of internal organs in the acute stage;
• allergic reactions, development of fibrosis or rejection of fillers during their previous use;
• tendency to form keloid scars;
• weakened immunity, the presence of immune diseases;
• hemophilia;
• diabetes;
• the presence of cancer and neoplasms.

Some contraindications are temporary (for example, pregnancy or menstruation), some are permanent (for example, negative reactions to previous use of fillers, diabetes, chronic illnesses). If the use of fillers is prohibited due to temporary contraindications, after their elimination or cure, fillers can be performed. If filleting cannot be performed due to persistent contraindications (which are unlikely to be eliminated), the procedure will not be performed for the patient in any case.

Types of fillers

All fillers are divided into absorbable and non-absorbable.

• Absorbable fillers are also called bioregenerable fillers. They consist of natural components (this can be hyaluronic acid, adipose tissue, collagen). Depending on the material chosen, the resorption period for plump lips varies from 2 to 3 years. The advantage of the technique is its naturalness – there is a very low probability of side effects occurring after the procedure. Disadvantages are the high cost of the session and the fragility of the effect.
• Non-absorbable. These are synthetic fillers that are based on silicone or other chemical compounds. The most popular of them is polyacrylamide gel. Its advantage is durability; such sponges will not blur or dissolve even over time. Disadvantages include allergic reactions and uneven distribution under the skin.

Most often, doctors recommend the use of biodegradable drugs. They are safer to use, are rarely rejected by the body and have virtually no contraindications. They, in turn, are divided into collagen and hyaluronic. Collagen includes:

• Collost. This is classic type 1 collagen for beauty injections. It is used to straighten the face, reproduce oval shapes, and enlarge cheekbones and lips. Many cosmetologists also recommend this drug as a remedy for stretch marks.
• Ellans. Cheaper collagen obtained by extracting fibrillar protein from pork tendons. This filler retains the given lip shape for about 1 year, after which it begins to gradually deteriorate.
• Ziderm. This is not a solution, but a suspension of collagen. It contains bovine tissue processing products and an anesthetic solution. In aesthetic cosmetology it is used only to solve “severe” cases. This is due to its high viscosity and difficulty in working.

Hyaluronic acids include:

• Juvederm (Yuvederm) is a solution of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid does an excellent job of filling voids and ensuring normal water balance. In addition, these injections help strengthen the epidermis. Its closest analogue is Surgiderm.
• Restylane. Organic filler for the correction of deep wrinkles and lip shape. It does not contain additional components, and the concentration of hyaluronic acid, compared to Juvederm, is very small. This guarantees the safety of using the drug.
• Princess Volume is one of the most famous fillers for lip augmentation. Used to add volume, improve shape, and strengthen the upper layer of the epidermis. This is stabilized hyaluronic acid that is embedded in the skin fibers.
• Sofiderm is a Japanese filler for adding volume to lips. Known for its "short-termism". On average, its effect lasts for six months. But the lips look as natural and beautiful as possible even without lipstick.

List of insoluble fillers:

• Arthrocol. This filler tops the ranking of the most affordable lip enhancement products. Some girls even buy it from pharmacies for sessions at home. The drug contains propylene glycol, sodium beads, saline solution and excipients.
• Paraffin. Surprisingly, it was previously used to fill voids. Now doctors are trying to abandon this technique, although there is a “specialist” in every city. The technique is dangerous - there is a high probability of the material being rejected by the body.
• This is a 5th generation Korean filler. The filler is a combination filler. It contains active plant components, acids and silicones.

Popular fillers in aesthetic cosmetology

Despite the regular appearance of competitors, the most popular fillers are still those from the giant concerns Allergan, Teoxane and Merz. They have ideal cohesiveness and elasticity, undergo multi-level cleaning and control, and are packaged in convenient dosages.

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The main and proven drugs for lip correction are:

• Juvederm UltraSmile, Volbella
• Teosyal Redensity, Kiss
• Belotero Balance, Intense
• Etermis 4

Juvederm filler is so popular all over the world that the corporation has created a huge variety of its derivatives. Allergan has developed UltraSmile and Volbella for the lips and perioral area only - and these are not the only gels in the series that can be used in the mouth. Teoxane also produces Teosyal Redensity, Kiss and other fillers suitable for lip contouring. And Merz released Belotero Balance and Intense fillers for a full-scale “game” with contour and volume.

For example, with Belotero Intense you can outline the contour, which is what any patient, both young and mature, expects from the procedure. It is the contour of the red border that women paint on with pencils and lipsticks, and sometimes they fill it with pigment for permanent makeup. The same filler is optimal for global treatment of the lips and periorbital area in older women. It is suitable for smokers, athletes, and patients with accelerated metabolism.

Belotero Balance and Intense preparations can be perfectly combined within one procedure, filling the contour with one, and the red border itself at a deeper level with the other. Princess Filler is also used for superficial rejuvenation or correction of adjacent areas.

The collections of cosmetologists contain innovative developments - fillers, in which each molecule of hyaluronic acid is enveloped in the antioxidant mannitol, protecting it from breakdown under the influence of native hyaluronidase, a degrading enzyme present in the body. This significantly prolongs the effect of the gel and keeps it in its original volume for a long time.

Unfortunately, unscrupulous cosmetologists often pursue only one goal: to sell more of the drug. They are not interested in such “little things” as harmony and proportionality of the face.

Remember: a conscientious and competent doctor will never inject you with more than 1-1.5 ml of filler during one procedure.

If your lips are thin and this is your first lip augmentation procedure, then introducing more than 0.5 ml is not advisable!

Executing the procedure

Proper preparation for the procedure helps reduce the risk of side effects. A week before the scheduled date, you should stop taking antibiotics and blood thinners. In addition, avoid drinking alcohol and visiting the solarium.

Allergan has a wide range of fillers, but which Juvederm is best for the lips in a particular case must be decided by the doctor. The patient cannot dictate his terms based on the advice of his girlfriends.

Many Juvederm intradermal implants contain lidocaine. Despite this, most specialists use additional anesthesia, since the procedure is quite painful. A special gel is applied to the lips or a specialist makes an injection into the gum.

After the anesthesia begins to take effect, the cosmetologist opens the package with the intradermal implant. This should be done in front of the patient. Then the needle is attached to the syringe, and the doctor begins to inject the filler. He can use the following techniques:

1. Linear introduction.
2. Microinjections. Used for minor corrections.
3. Tracer injection. Alternating microinjections and linear techniques.
4. Parisian. In this case, the needle is inserted vertically.
5. French.

After the entire required volume of the drug has been administered, the cosmetologist performs a light lip massage. This is necessary for better distribution of the gel. To increase the volume, in most cases, one syringe with the drug is enough.

Immediately after the procedure, girls ask how long Juvederm lasts on the lips. Cosmetologists say that it depends only on the patient’s body. On average, the effect lasts about six to eight months.

Proper lip care after the procedure helps to maintain the resulting volume for a longer time. Patients should remember the following rules:

1. Do not touch your lips with your hands after the procedure.
2. During the first five days, you should control your facial expressions as much as possible.
3. Avoid hot, cold or spicy foods for a while.
4. Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking (including hookah) for a week. Do not drink liquids through a straw.
5. Do not visit the solarium, swimming pool or sauna for 10 days after the procedure.
6. Avoid aggressive scrubs and peels.
7. When brushing your teeth, make sure that the bristles do not scratch your lips.
8. Apply Bepanten to damaged tissues at least twice a day.
9. Lip tattooing should be done no earlier than 20 days after filler injection.

Features of Juvederm preparations

Biogels are produced by the American corporation Allergan, based on hyaluronic acid of synthetic origin. A wide range of drugs, high quality and long-lasting results are the main characteristics of the brand. Correctors help correct aesthetic defects and harmonize facial features. Also used for biorevitalization, deep hydration, and prevention of aging processes.

The most popular procedure is contouring, as well as lip augmentation, which can be performed starting from the age of 18. A special feature is the solution to a wide range of problems.

Indications:

• dryness, peeling;
• signs of photo and chronoaging;
• pigmentation;
• inflammation;
• irritability, sensitivity of the dermis;
• aesthetic defects;
• shaved;
• deficiency of soft tissue volume;
• wrinkles of the periorbital and perioral region.

Ruler:

• Juvederm Hydrate - prescribed for young and stressed skin for biorevitalization. Helps achieve deep hydration, smooth out superficial wrinkles, and prevent the aging process. Improves skin condition, refreshes color, makes the structure denser.

• Juvederm Ultra 2, 3 and 4 - the number depends on the concentration of hyaluron and the viscosity of the filler. The second is used to smooth out shallow wrinkles around the eyes and mouth. The third is prescribed for lip correction, lip augmentation and contouring. The fourth - to eliminate the lack of volume of the cheekbones, cheeks, chin, eliminating deep folds.

• Juvederm Ultra Smile is specially designed to correct the shape and volume of lips and eliminate purse-string wrinkles.

• Juvederm Volift - used both for oval modeling and for eliminating nasolabial folds and jowls. Volift is prescribed to patients over 35 years of age for rejuvenation and prevention of tissue ptosis.

• Juvederm Voluma - used to give volume to individual parts; thanks to the high concentration of hyaluron, long-lasting results are observed. The Volume effect lasts as long as possible; you can enjoy the transformation throughout the year.

• Juvederm Volbella - a universal biogel helps improve the shape of the lips, cope with the superficial network of wrinkles, dryness, and a feeling of tightness.

Each biogel contains hyaluronic acid of varying concentrations, which helps to achieve pronounced hydration, restore cell structure, and give the desired volume. The formulas of some drugs include the antioxidant mannitol, the anesthetic lidocaine, and a phosphate buffer, which ensures uniform distribution of the gel in the tissues.

The day before, the doctor examines the condition of the skin, determines the objectives of the procedure and target areas.

Important point! The drug is printed in the presence of the patient; expiration dates and certification documents must be checked.

Stages:

1. The skin is thoroughly cleansed and treated with an antiseptic.
2. According to the chosen technique, the cosmetologist introduces the biogel using cannulas or needles.
3. The tissues are re-treated with an antiseptic.
4. An anti-inflammatory mask or regenerating cream is applied for quick recovery.

The procedure takes from 30 minutes to an hour, after which the patient can go home.

Most Juvederm fillers contain lidocaine to reduce pain during injections. But many patients note undesirable consequences in the form of severe swelling.

The cost of biogels starts from 7,000 rubles. up to 14,000 rubles, you can buy Juvederm Hydrate for 4,000 rubles. The price of the procedure in the salon depends on the type and volume of filler injected, ranging from 10,000 to 25,000 rubles.

Efficiency of application:

• wrinkles are smoothed out;
• manages to refresh the tone;
• harmonization of facial features;
• elimination of aesthetic defects such as scars, cicatrices, acne marks;
• prevention of aging processes.

The result of lip augmentation lasts about 4 months, the effect of rejuvenation and modeling lasts from 9 to 12 months.

Allergan Company

The highest quality and safest injection implants include Juvederm fillers. For lips, cheekbones, nasolacrimal troughs and wrinkle elimination, this is the best remedy. This filler is produced by the international diversified pharmaceutical company Allergan. It develops drugs in the following therapeutic categories:

1. Dermatology.
2. Aesthetic medicine and plastic surgery.
3. Cardiology.
4. Central nervous system.
5. Infectious diseases.
6. Ophthalmology.
7. Urology.
8. Gastroenterology.
9. Women Health.

Juvederm are intradermal implants from Allergan. They are produced in the form of a gel, which is placed by the manufacturer in a disposable syringe. The kit includes an ultra-fine needle. It reduces the discomfort of the procedure and reduces the likelihood of developing hematomas.

There are several types of implants. All of them are designed to solve specific problems. Only a cosmetologist can choose the right implant after examining the patient and assessing the condition of her skin. Juvederm for lips also has several varieties. They all differ in molecular size and density of hyaluronic acid.

Which drug is better

The answer to this question can only be given by a cosmetologist after assessing the condition of the skin. Princess is a more universal filler, since hyaluronic acid does not cause allergies or other adverse reactions. Juvederm contains mannitol, which may cause individual intolerance in some patients. These are popular biogels that have proven themselves to be effective preparations for solving a wide range of problems. The choice in favor of one filler or another will be made by an experienced specialist after determining the objectives of the cosmetic intervention.