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How Do Juvederm and Restylane Compare, Safety-wise?

asked 9 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Melanie D. Palm, MD
Question viewed 681 times
Tags: comparison, health, safety, side effects

24 answers to How Do Juvederm and Restylane Compare, Safety-wise?

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Juvederm vs Restylane, a bit like Coke vs Pepsi

Both Juvederm and Restylane are hyaluronic acid fillers, a gel based material that is the main constituent to the second layer of your skin, the dermis. Both products are FDA-approved for the treatment of nasolabial folds and have comparable safety and duration profiles. Which product is used depends on the area to be treated, patient, and physician preference.
Melanie D. Palm, MD

San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon
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Juvederm vs. Restylane - Are they safe?

As per the general concensus of the panel board, we too, agree that both products are comparable in safety and efficacy. Choosing the correct amount of product for the treatment plan, combined with technique and skill, will lend to a a nice outcome.
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Both equally safe

Both juvederm and restylane are equally safe, they are both hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers so you should feel comfortable with either.
Mitchel Goldman, MD

San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon
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Restylane and Juvederm safety is like Chevy and Ford safety--it's all in the driver!

They are both HA fillers made to high standards by good companies. Both are FDA-approved. Both do the intended job and last equally long. The experience and artistry of the injector is the key, not the choice of product! Best wishes!
Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Juvederm vs Restylane (safety-wise)

Both Juvederm and Restylane have about the same safety profile. Both are similar products which consist of hyaluronic acid. The most common risks are bruising, redness, and swelling of the skin. Rarely, more serious complications can occur which require immediate evaluation by your provider.
Kristel D. Polder, MD

Dallas Dermatologic Surgeon
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Restylane vs. Juvederm

Both are great fillers... Both are safe... Both are FDA approved... Experienced injectors make the difference in your results... Hope this helps. Dr. Grant Stevens
Grant Stevens, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Restylane vs Juvederm

I have used both extensively but personally prefer Restylane because I found in many patients that Juvederm caused more swelling than expected. That is just anecdotal though and not based on a scientific study.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Juvederm and Restylane are equally safe hyaluronic acid injectable gels.

In my opinion, not only are Juvederm (which is technically Juvederm Ultra) and Restylane equally safe, they are also equally effective, and equally long-lasting. Physicians tend to have preferences based on various issues, but if your physician gets good results with the one she is comfortable using, either is fine. I believe it is a myth that one is better or worse for certain areas. You are better off with whichever the physician is more comfortable using. Differences and problems tend to... more
Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH

Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon

www.ArtofDermatology.com

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Choosing between Restylane and Juvederm Ultra

Hello ~ Both Juvederm Ultra and Restylane fall in the hyaluronic acid category. Their efficacies are very similar and they are essentially used interchangeably. Many physicians, including myself, have a preference of one over the other. More important than the product is the skill level of your injecting clinician. When considering undergoing injectable filler treatments, always seek a qualified and experienced medical professional. Kindest Regards ~ Glenn... more
Glenn Vallecillos, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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How does Juvederm compare to Restylane safety wise?

Both Juvederm and Restylane are safe and effective soft tissue fillers and you should do fine with either one. There is some talk about one creating more swelling than the other but frankly, I'm not convinced.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Restylane - How Do Juvederm and Restylane Compare, Safety-wise?

They are about as similar as any two products could be. Both are safe and are FDA-approved for the correction of deep lines on the face. Both are composed of hyaluronic acid and, while there is no such thing as 100% safe or guarantees, both can be dissolved with appropriate injections of hyaluronidase (trade names Vitrase and Amphidase), minimizing their potential damage even further. That being said, rare cases of significant problems, including blindness and loss of tissue,... more
Alan Engler, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Juvederm and Restylane Are Both Hyaluronic Acids

Both Juvederm and Restylane are forms of hyaluronic acid. Therefore there is no real difference in the safety of one or the other. Both are quite safe in the hands of an experienced physician. The choice is usually made by the physician although occasionally patients request one probably because of product marketing.
John Whitt, MD

Louisville Plastic Surgeon
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Comparing Juvederm and Restylane

I have used both Juvederm and Restylane since their approval by the FDA many years ago and find they are completely interchangeable with one having little advantage over the other. However, the most important part is that your results will depend upon the skill and experience of your physician injector, not on which filler is chosen. Look for someone with as much experience as possible and with whom you are comfortable. see video
Mitchell Schwartz, MD

South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

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Overall they are both very safe.

However, Juevederm is probably a better product for many treatments in the hand of an inexperienced injector because it is a product that tends to smooth itself out. Restylane tends to be a better product in the hands of a very experienced injector because the product is more cohesive and holds better in the tissue for demanding sculpting applications like the under eye hollows and the lip edge.
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Juvederm and Restylane

Both are equally safe. Reactions to either are very rare. Your results will depend more on the experience of your injector than the material he or she uses!
Sheri G. Feldman, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologist
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How Do Juvederm and Restylane Compare, Safety-wise?

Both are FDA approved for injections into facial wrinkles. They are in the family of HA's so safety is not a great concern.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Juvederm vs. restylane

I agree with the others . Juvederm and restylane are equally safe and are both HA fillers serving the same purposes. Some doctors have their preferences and some don't care. Use whatever your doctor is most comfortable with
Jo Herzog, MD

Birmingham Dermatologist

www.brookwooddermatology.com

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Safety of Restylane vs. Juvederm

Both of these fillers have excellent safety profiles that are comparable since they are both hyaluronic acid fillers. When it comes to filler injections, safety has more to do with injector technique and the location of the filler being administered.
Bryan K. Chen, MD

San Diego Dermatologist
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Juvederm versus Restylane

Both Juvederm and Restylane are hyaluronic acid fillers. Although not completely identical they are more similar in efficacy and safety than there are differences. Each physician may have their preferences overall for one product versus the other but overall they can be used interchangeably.
Ted Brezel, MD

Long Island Dermatologist
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Juvederm and restylane

I have never seen any saftey issues with either Juvederm or Restylane. They are both excellent products. Follow you doctors recomendation
David A. Bray, Sr., MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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No Difference in Safety Between Juvederm and Restylane

Juvederm and Restylane are competing brands of non-human hyaluronic acid used as cosmetic injectable fillers. Both are very safe, efficacious, and time tested. There is absolutely no safety concerns with either product in experienced hands.
Stephen Prendiville, MD

Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon
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No safety differences between Restylane and Juvederm

Since both Restylane and Juvederm are made of hyaluronic acid (HA), they have very similar safety profiles which are very good. Any dermal filler can cause swelling, lumpiness, bruising, etc but with the HA fillers there is the safety net of an enzyme (hyaluronidase) that dissolves the material quickly. (This is rarely necessary however.) The experience and judgment of the injector are more important variables.
Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Juvéderm® and Restylane® are both very safe

Juvéderm® and Restylane® are both very safe. Both have very high technical standards, and can be reversed by injection of hyaluronidase if necessary. Juvéderm® has a slight advantage over Restylane® in the event of accidental injection into a vessel, because Juvéderm® [being a cohesive gel] is likely to stay in one place, rather than flowing through the vessel, while Restylane® [being a slurry of tiny particles of cross-linked HA] is somewhat... more
Kevin C. Smith, MD

Niagara Falls Dermatologic Surgeon
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Juvederm and Restylane are like "Coke" and "Pepsi"

Juvederm and Restylane are the 2 leading commercial brands of hyaluronic acid, the most popular facial filler in the U.S. Since both are bacterially-derived types of the same substance, their safety profile is nearly identical. I think of them as "Coke" and "Pepsi"... a little different, but basically the same thing. They do have different degrees of cross linking, which differentiates them, but does not affect safety. In general the most important safety factor for... more
Chad L. Prather, MD

Baton Rouge Dermatologist

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