WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FILLERS AND IMPLANTS?
The answer can be summed up in one word – “PERMANENT!”. There have been recent articles in the lay press quoting certain groups of doctors indicating that implant procedures have been replaced by fillers. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, implant procedures over a 12 – 18 month period of time are less expensive than continued use of large amounts of fillers. In most cases, the operative process and postoperative recovery time for implants is actually less than for fat injection. Fillers or fat will provide volume temporarily and amorphously. Implants, when used appropriately, will not only provide volume, but also provide DIMENSION, PERMANENCE, STRUCTURE and most importantly, will provide SUPPORT for the soft tissue. (See example No.
