Is Restylane a Lot More Expensive Than Botox?

asked 2 years ago by thaley in Marion, AR
Latest answer by Nissan Pilest, MD
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I can't decide on which treatment to get because it seems that Restylane is better than Botox. I'm not so sure that I want my face paralyzed. I also want to know, does Restylane cost a lot more than Botox?

11 answers to Is Restylane a Lot More Expensive Than Botox?

Botox and Restylane are very different

Restylane and Botox are very different products and are used differently as well, which makes them hard to compare. Restylane is a filler which is primarily used to fill areas with a loss of volume where Botox relaxes muscle activity to smooth fine wrinkles. I would recommend consulting with your local dermatologist to see which option is best for you.

Nissan Pilest, MD
Irvine Dermatologic Surgeon

Is Restylane more expensive than Botox?

Retylane and Botox treat different types of wrinkles. The purpose and end results are so different that you can not really compare them in cost. It is like comparing a special occasion dress with a wear-to-work dress, and I can not really say which one is more expensive.

Isabel Zhu, MD, PhD
Boulder Dermatologist

Filler versus Botox Confusion

This seems to be a point of confusion in a lot of my patients. Facial fillers and Botox/Dysport are for different things. General rule of thumb is that Botox/Dysport is for lines in the upper half of the face and that Fillers are for folds on the lower half of the face. Fillers add volume to smooth out areas of volume loss. Botox decreases muscle activity that causes fine wrinkles. You should have a formal consultation with a cosmetic physician. This will help you decide what is best for... more

Richard W. Westreich, MD
Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon

Recommend that you actually find a cosmetic surgeon

Dear Thaley One does not have their face paralyzed with BOTOX. This product is used to soften some of the muscle to improve the lines, wrinkles and muscular ridging that occurs around the eyes. The end point is not muscle freeze. Also the agents like BOTOX and the fillers like Restylane are fillers. They do very different things. As such, individuals often elect to have both treatments to address different issues in the face. It is not really a matter of choosing one or the other. Remember... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Restylane vs Botox

They are like apples and oranges. One treats deep facial lines, the other paralyzes muscles of animation. Restylane is usually less expensive than Botox, it is all a personal choice.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

In general, Restylane is a little more expensive than Botox, but does different things than botox

Botox is a wrinkle relaxer and is used on the upper face/forehead for the most part, while Restylane is a little more versatile as to where it is injected. It is a filler and can only fill, but can't actually relax. Typically, they should be used in conjunction, so the real answer is that both are necessary, but the good news is that Restylane lasts a little longer than botox and is a bit less pricey in the long run given that fact. Good luck!

Joel Schlessinger, MD
Omaha Dermatologist

www.LovelySkin.com

Wrinkle Smoothing

Thaley, you are comparing apples and oranges. You could ask which is more expensive - Restylane or Juvederm - both of which are (passive) WRINKLE FILLERS made up of water seeking Hyaluronic acid and made by different companies. Or - Radiesse, Captique or Cymetra - all of which are fillers as well. Botox on the other hand, smooths ACTIVE wrinkles which are caused by the contractions of expression muscles under them. It is TOTALLY different than a filler. You COULD ask which is cheaper Botox... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Do Different Things

Really an unfair comparison since these two products do two different things. Restylane is a filler and it does just that: it fills in lines. It can perform wonders to improve such areas as the naso-labila folds ( smile lines) or marionette lines. Botox, on the other hand, is not a filler but smooths out wrinkles caused by muscular movement. Therefore it is better suited for obliterating the forehead and glabellar lines ( the furrows between your eyes) and crow's feet. There... more

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist

Botox versus Restylane Pricing

Hi, As you know, Botox and Restylane are very different products and have different benefits. Botox is an agent that paralyzes facial muscles - it's particularly good for smoothing forehead wrinkles, treating frown lines and crow's feet, and raising the brows. Restylane is a filling agent and is really good for treating marionette lines, nasolabial folds, filling eyelid hollows and plumping the lips. Rather than focusing on pricing, it would be best to decide what one or two things... more

Sam Jejurikar, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Deciding Betweeen Restylane and Botox

Both are very different. Here is how you decide. Don't focus on price issues since you are comparing apples to oranges. Wrinkles in the uper one third of the face i.e, forehead, glabella and crows feet respond best to Botox or Dysport Grooves in the lower half of the face like nasolabial grooves (smile lines) or marionette (puppet) lines respond best to Restylane or Juvederm. In terms of price Botox will cost you about 500 to 1000 for all the three areas in the upper third of the face.... more

Tanveer Janjua, MD
Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon

It depends on how much used

Restylane is $500-750 per cc depending on your location. Patients may need 1-4 cc. Botox is $12-20 per unit depending on your location. So if you only need 20 units of Botox, it is a lot cheaper. But if you need 75 units, it will be more expensive if you only need 1cc of Restylane. Only an experienced physician can estimate your needs for both.