Juvederm: Q&A
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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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Eric K
in Seattle, WA
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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...
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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...
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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. ...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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