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BOSTON -- Cosmetic dermatologists have the knowledge and training to choose the right fillers that will garner the best results, according to Dr. Mary Lupo.
"Every FDA-approved filler, in my opinion, has an appropriate indication. You just need to know the relative strengths and weaknesses," said Dr. Lupo, at the American Academy of Dermatology's Academy 2009 meeting.
Optimal results require an appropriate candidate, the choice of an appropriate product based on the patient's presentation, injection of a sufficient amount of product, the right complementing procedures, and maintenance of the effect with touch-ups, said Dr. Lupo, professor of dermatology at Tulane University in New Orleans.
Treating Older Patients
In general, older patients need more volume restoration, because their immune response is decreased. "'So when one has an active filler, such as poly-L-lactic acid, the older patient may have less of an immune response to give you a final result," she said. However, the corollary is that the older patient may require so much volume with other fillers that it becomes financially...
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