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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?

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Restylane or Juvederm ? Find a doctor you trust and work with them to find what is right for you

Both Juvederm and Restylane are FDA approved hyaluronic acid fillers. There are minor technical differences in the two products. Both are proven to provide lasting results. Having said that, I think an experienced physician can do just about anything with just about any product. What is important to the consumer is what happens to a product when it is used by a less experienced physician. This is important because not everyone is going to be treated by the "world's greatest." As a... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

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Juvederm is probably better

Restylane is a bit clumpy compared to Juvederm and harder to sculpt precisely. Restylane seems to have more bruising as well. Each seems to last about 6 months. The two companies are dueling with who lasts longer, each getting longer FDA permissions to say which lasts longer.

Brent Moelleken, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

ASAPS ASPS

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Juvederm vs. Restylane - Hyaluronic acid product comparison

Each product has its pros and cons. However, my personal experience has caused me to use Juvederm much more than Restylane. Similarities: Both products are safe and effective. They cost about the same. They are both made of hyaluronic acid, which is a normal component of your skin's matrix. That is why, unlike some other collagen based products, allergy testing is not needed. Because of this you can be treated on the same day as your consultation. Both products tend to be smooth and plane... more

Richard W. Westreich, MD

Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Restylane is better than Juvederm

They are both very good products. I find that Restylane is more dependable than Juvederm. I have used both in the lower eyelid. Restylane behaves itself there. I have had two cases with Juvederm where the patients looked fine and "under corrected" when they left my office, only to have excessive swelling a few days later. Likewise, the only time that it was necessary to decrease the size of lips was after a very small amount of Juvederm was injected in a high profile patient. ... more

Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Which is better - Juvederm or Restylane?

There is no one product that is better or worse here, but I can say that Juvederm is a little more expensive than Restylane, so until the syringes of Juvederm contain the same amount of Restylane (they contain 27% less filler than Restylane syringes), I will use more Restylane. As a board certified dermatologist, I like both products and actually did the studies for Perlane, a new form of the Restylane product that is used for filling large wrinkles. Juvederm seems to go in a little bit more... more

Joel Schlessinger, MD

Omaha Dermatologist

Juvederm and Restylane are both hyluronic acid fillers...

Juvederm and Restylane are both hyluronic acid fillers and are competitors of each other. In experienced hands, we can get very nice results with each, but it all depends on the specific area being treated. For example: I use Juvederm for lips and for nasolabial folds because I feel it is softer and a bit more hydrophilic (attracts fluid to the area) so it tends to provide a very smooth result. However, this extra bit of swelling is not as helpful around the eyes, so I use Restylane for... more

Shahram Salemy, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

ASPS

Juvederm and Restylane are very similar products.

Currently we have 4 major FDA approved hyaluronic acid fillers on the market: Restylane Perlane Juvederm Ultra Juvederm Ultra Plus Restylane and Perlane are produced by Medicis. They are similar products, but Perlane has bigger size particles, and is better for correction of deeper, larger troughs, for example deep, wide nasolabial folds. Juvederm Ultra and Ultra Plus come from Allergan. Juvederm Ultra is similar to Restylane, and Juvederm Ultra Plus is similar to Perlane, with larger size... more

Stella Desyatnikova, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Restylane vs Juvederm for full lips and wrinkle elimination

Restylane and Perlane are naturally-occurring injectable agents used for lip enhancement and to soften facial lines and creases. We have found Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm Ultra, and Juvederm Ultra Plus to be very well tolerated, and have yet to encounter an allergic or inflammatory response to any of these products. According to our Allergan representative, our Raleigh, North Carolina Plastic Surgery Practice is one of the top users of Juvederm in the U.S., but we do still use Restylane and... more

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Michael Law, MD

Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

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Both Restylane and Juvederm are hyaluronic acid, a...

Both Restylane and Juvederm are hyaluronic acid, a naturally occuring sugar that we all have naturally in our bodies. Hyaluronic acid has been proven to be a safe way to correct the changes that occur due to aging. Both Restylane and Juvederm are great products! Due to the differences in their structure and manufacturing process, Juvederm, in my experience tends to have a greater incidence of causing "Tindle Effect," which is a blue-appearing tint to the skin when used in the upper... more

Arnold W. Klein, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

What matters most is the Juvederm or Restylane injector

The most important point in choosing a filler is the skill and artistry of the injector. There are some difference between the fillers in terms of their consistency, the syringes that are supplied and how they are manufactured. Some patients and practitioners do have preferences of one over the other. But these differences pale in comparison to how they are used. Another important consideration is the amount of product that is used. Understandably, people want to use the least amount of... more

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Amy Taub, MD

Lincolnshire Dermatologic Surgeon

Restylane vs Juvederm? Similiar yet different

Good question, but the answer can be very technical or as simple as the injectors preference. There are a lot of repetitive answers below but some technical information is missing. The value or longevity of a Hyaluronic Acid filler (HA) is determined by the amount of cross-linking of the gel molecules. The body is very effective at removing things that do not belong. The beauty of HA is that it is also produced in the body so that it can stay because it is not a completely foreign object... more

Michael J. Brown, MD

Leesburg Plastic Surgeon

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Restylane and Juvederm are both effective if injected by an experienced injector

Both Juvederm and Restylane are Hyaluronic acid. Both are produced by Bacterial Fermentation. The consistency of Restylane tends to be granular and that of Juvederm smooth. Recently Restylane duration by approved FDA labeling was increased to 18 months and for Juvederm it is 12 months. These are of course approximations and results will vary from one individual to the next. I offer both products to my patients, but find that Juvederm tends to work better in the so-called "tear... more

Paul W. Loewenstein, MD

Milwaukee Plastic Surgeon

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Juvederm and Restylane are both hyaluronic acid fillers

Juvederm and Restylane are both hyaluronic acid fillers. While there are some minor differences between the two products as far as viscosity or thickness is concerned as well as concentration of active ingredient, in all practicality they work similarly in the facial lines. Both work effectively in the laugh lines and drool groove regions near the corners of the mouth. In the lips, I prefer juvederm due to its smoother consistency and less lumpiness there. In the areas under the eyes I... more

Scott Trimas, MD

Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

Juvederm versus Restylane - get your doctor's opinion!

Both of these products are excellent products, and like many of the other physicians in this forum, I use both. Both manufacturers try to convince physicians and patients that their own product is best, but they both DO have a role. Because I am at an academic medical center, I tend to give lots of lectures. One of the points in one of my lectures is that one of the things a patient is seeing from their doctor is an OPINION about what's best for them. I use the two products for different... more

David W. Stepnick, MD

Cleveland Facial Plastic Surgeon

Juvederm vs. Restylane

There are many fillers available to physicians today to treat their patients. The best way to choose which is right for your is through the consultation process. A plastic surgeon who routinely performs facial injections should have multiple products available to treat the different problem areas of the face. Juvederm and Restylane are very similar. They are both hyaluronic acid and have a similar spectrum of treatment areas. Some prefer Juvederm for the lips as it is slightly softer,... more

Sean A. Simon, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

ASPS

Both Juvederm and Restylane are great; let your physician help you decide!

Juvederm is dermal filler which is made of non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid. Because hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in humans, no prior allergy test is needed. The product is typically injected into or just below the dermis to provide desired augmentation. Juvederm™ is manufactured by Allergan (who is widely recognized for Botox®) and was granted FDA approval in 2006. Currently in the United States, we are using two formulations of Juvederm™ which vary in chemical... more

Stephen A. Goldstein, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon

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There are definitely differences between Juvederm and Restylane

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... more

Felix Kuo, MD

Long Island Dermatologist

Restylane vs Juvederm - Different names for similar products

Juvederm is a filler made of Hyaluronic Acid. There are a number of products containing the same material. these include: Rastylane, Perlane, Elevess, Prevelle Silk, Hylaform, and Captique The differences in the products are subtle despite claims made by the manufacturer. The newest products are Elevess and Prevelle. These 2 contain a numbing medicine that decrease the discomfort associated with the procedure. All the products mentioned above last about 6 months regardless of claims made by... more

A. Peter Salas, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Our patients prefer Juvederm and new Prevelle Silk to Restylane.

Juvederm, Restylane, and Prevelle Silk are all injectable wrinkle fillers made from hyaluronic acid. Many more wrinkle fillers are awaiting approval by the FDA so it will become increasing difficult to keep them all straight. Fillers differ in formulation. Some are more plumping and some last longer than others. There is also a significant difference in cost. The key is to find the right office with a great injector who has access to the latest fillers and makes recommendations based on your... more

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David B. Reath, MD

Knoxville Plastic Surgeon

ASAPS ASPS

Juvederm or Restylane?

We really like both Juvederm and Restylane and use both of them a lot, but I think that they have different indications. Juvaederm lasts longer than Restylane. In fact, Juvaderm can last as long as a year. But Restylane is better and more forgiving when it is used in superficial areas or delicate areas. Therefore we use Restylane in the lips and in the "tear trough" area under the eyelids, and we tend to use Juvaderm for the nasolabial folds and to replace lost volume in the cheeks. more

George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

ASAPS ASPS

Marketing companies will have you believe that one is...

Marketing companies will have you believe that one is better than the other, but they are comparable to each other.

Kimberly A. Henry, MD

Greenbrae Plastic Surgeon

ASAPS ASPS

Juvederm and Restylane are Both Excellent Fillers

Restylane and Juvederm are both hyaluronic acid fillers that can produce excellent aesthetic results as facial fillers. Juvederm is available as both Juvederm Ultra, as well as Juvederm Ultraplus, a formulation suited for correcting deeper wrinkles and folds. Some practitioners find the products to be essentially equivalent, whereas others find one product to be easier and/or better to use. I agree with some of the others on this board that Juvederm has a somewhat smoother consistency and... more

Arash Akhavan, M.D.

Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon

Juvederm vs. Restylane? It depends...

In my practice, I use both Juvederm and Restylane. I find that Restylane goes in smoother and can be molded easier, therefore I use it in the eye area (upper and lower eyelids) and the lip line. I prefer Juvederm for the nasolabial folds (laugh lines).

Jonathan Hoenig, MD

Beverly Hills Oculoplastic Surgeon

I wouldn't necessarily say that Juvederm is better...

I wouldn’t necessarily say that Juvederm is better. Juvederm and Restylane, both being hyaluronic acid, are in fact much more similar than they are different. The main difference between the two is in smoothness with Juvederm being twice as smooth as Restylane. This makes Juvederm the ideal filler for lips. The relative firmness of Restylane can be an advantage in certain areas where a more robust filler can provide better correction.

Sam Naficy, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Juvederm and Restylane both work well for different individuals

I wrote the paper comparing Juvederm and Restylane some years ago. I love both. However, after years of injecting both I find that Restylane is easier to mold and better in younger people. Juvederm will last longer and is better if you are a little older with a very deep nasolabial fold. Although everyone wants a product that lasts longer, Restylane in younger patients usually will give a more natural look. Also, certain areas like the under eye area and... more