Evolence vs. Restylane, which is better?

Is the new Evolence filler that is coming out supposed to work better than Restylane?  I heard it is supposed to be less painful at least, but does it work as well or last as long as Restylane?

3 answers to “Evolence vs. Restylane, which is better?”

A: Between the two, I prefer Evolence over Restylane.

Stephen A. Goldstein, MD
By Stephen A. Goldstein, MD - Denver Plastic Surgeon

Evolence is a dermal filler that replaces lost collagen in the face with natural collagen that is clinically proven to last at least 6 months. However, studies in Europe have shown this product to last about 12 months.  The FDA approved Evolence in the United Stated in June, 2008.  Evolence is... more

A: I Prefer Juvederm Prevelle Silk or Restylane to Evolence

Michael Law, MD
By Michael Law, MD - Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

Evolence is a porcine (Pig) derived collagen product used to provide soft tissue augmentation. Although no allergic reactions have been reported with Evolence, there have been several reports of nodule formation in the lips. In my Raleigh, North Cariolina Plastic Surgery we do not use Evolence. I am more... more

A: Evolence has recently been approved in the United States...

D.J. Verret, MD
By D.J. Verret, MD - Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

Evolence has recently been approved in the United States but has been in use in Europe since 2004. As far as pain, there is no evidence to a difference between Evolence and Restylane. There is a study recently published in Dermatologic Surgery which shows that Evolence lasts at least as long as Restylane to 6... more

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