Radiesse vs. Restylane for nasolabial folds

Your skin type, facial features and the result you desire, along with the depth of your nasolabial folds will best determine whether Radiesse or Restylane is right for you. Your doctor should be able to help advise you which injectable fillers will give you the best results for your skin type, thickness and... more

I echo Dr. Raffy's comments and employ the same protocol in my offices - Radiesse for the nasolabial folds and Juvederm for the lips. Patients have been very happy and have immediate satisfaction and long term outcomes have been very satisfactory with this regimen. 

It's like choosing between Coke and Pepsi.  It really depends upon your preference.  Each one lasts different lengths of time. They are made from different things but both are absorbable.

Nasolabial augmentation with Restylane, Juvederm, or Radiesse is common. Patients have an increasing number of choices when it comes to the type of filler and the plane of injection. In our practice, we exclusively employ Radiesse for the nasolabial folds and Juvederm for the lips.  It is not to say... more

In the nasolabial folds, Restylane and Juvederm last about a similar length of time, with maybe a slight advantage to Restylane in my practice. Radiesse definitely lasts longer but because of its nature, needs to be injected deeper. Please, for your sake, avoid any permanent fillers and Artefill. Over the... more

I prefer to use radiesse and perlane in the nasolabial folds especially if the folds are deeper.  I find that both products can last 9 months to a year and produce beautiful results.  Restylane and juvederm are good for layering on top in the very fine superficial lines.  Once again, go to... more

The truth is that much of what is being quoted is accurate but some of the "facts" are based on very poor studies that would not stand up under scrutiny by a reasonably eductaed physician reviewing the studies or a statistician.  However, when it comes to fillers, experience is everything. True... more

There is much controversy as to which filler lasts longer. Some say Juvederm lasts longer than Restylane and vice versa. I am currently testing this in a group of patients but we are only at the six month point. I will study this for a one year period. At this time, the Restylane and Juvederm last equally.... more

To Pippin, For nasolabial LINES (that means very superficial, shallow folds), Restylane is best because it is very forgiving and can be injected superficially. For deep folds, particuarly in men, I think Juvederm Ultra Plus is great because it is very soft and can last one year. The technique (exactly how it... more

There are several soft tissue fillers available treat the nasalabial folds, including Radiesse and Restylane. All soft tissue fillers have certain favorable properties and potential disadvantages. I would recommend that you see a board qualified and experienced physician, preferably a plastic surgeon, facial... more