There are definitely differences between Juvederm and Restylane

Felix Kuo, M.D. answers: Juvederm vs Restylane?

From what i can tell juvederm is maybe better than restylane because it lasts longer. Is this true? Are there other things i should take in to account before choosing juvederm or restylane?


Felix Kuo, MD
13 months ago

In my practice I use these 2 fillers the most.  The one similarity is that both are hyaluronic fillers.  Also, know that there are 2 types of Juvederm - Ultra and Ultra Plus. 

Because of differences in the way Restylane and Juvederm are produced, they do not have identical properties when placed in the skin.  A good analogy is that Restylane fills like "jelly" whereas Juvederm fills like "Jell-o." 

An important consideration for me when choosing between the two is, where am I injecting the product?  There will be 3 important differences:  

  • How it feels - especially in the lips
  • The amount of swelling
  • The size of the needle that can be used, which is especially relevant for correction of orbital hollows  
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