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Radiesse Vs. Restylane
What is the difference between having Radiesse vs Restylane filler for nasolabial folds? Which is better? I've had it done with Juvederm but have read that the other two are longer lasting.
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pippin
in new mexico
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Which filler is best for nasolabial folds?
Hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvederm Ultra Plus, Perlane and biostimulatory fillers like Radiesse and Sculptra work well for nasolabial folds.
Of the hyaluronic acid fillers, Juvederm lasts longer than Restylane. The larger, more robust particles of Juvederm Ultra Plus and Perlane work better in the nasolabial folds than the smaller, more delicate particles of Juvederm Ultra or Restylane. The smaller particle fillers like Juvederm Ultra and Restylane work better for...
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Radiesse, Restylane and Juvederm all work well for nasolabial folds
In my experience, all three of these products work beautifully for the nasolabial folds, also called the parentheses lines, extending between the edges of the nostrils and the corners of the mouth. The primary difference between them is that Restylane and Juvederm are have a shorter duration (~ 6-9 months) as compared with Radiesse, which can last up to 18 months or longer. I have not found a difference in duration between Restylane and Juvederm. The advantage of these hyaluronic acid...
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Radiesse probably lasts longer
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 years, I have seen patients with serious infectious problems from permanent products such as liquid silicone. Major granulomas and draining pustules have presented in Artefill patients...
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Radiesse vs. Restylane: Facial Filler Choices for Nasolabial Folds
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 that this is the only option available, but it is the choice that our office has made based on longterm patient satisfaction.
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What is better in the nasolabilal folds Radiesse or Restylane?
Radiesse is better in this area because it lasts longer. Juvederm ultra plus is longer lasting than Restylane and would be my second choice.
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Radiesse for nasolabial folds and Juvederm for the lips
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.
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Radiesse and Perlane last longer than restylane
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 someone who is comfortable using different types of fillers and can assess what your particular needs are.
Fairfax Dermatologic Surgeon
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See a qualified physician to see what is best for you!
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 plastic surgeon, or dermatologist. He/she will determine what is best for you!
Thanks for your question.
Englewood Plastic Surgeon
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Both are good.
Radiesse and Restylane are both good for the nasolabial folds. Radiesse is going to cost more, but I would favor Radiesse for the nasolabial folds, given its longer duration - up to 1 year or longer. Incidentally, I would favor Juvederm over Restylane because Juvederm actually lasts longer (on average 9 months in the nasolabial folds) because of the cross-linking of hyaluronic acid molecules.
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I suggest Restylane
Like many things in cosmetic surgery, different experts will give you different opinions. The set of answers here demonstrates that point. My suggestion is that Restylane or Juvederm is a better choice than Radiesse (even though there is certainly nothing bad about Radiesse).
Restylane (and other hyalauronic acid fillers like Juvederm) are a soft gel made in a laboratory but are a natural skin substance. I feel that Restylane tends to give a more soft and natural result in the naso-labial...
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Radiesse or Restylane for nasolabial folds
To start a proper discussion on which filler is better requires an understanding of the pros and cons between each filler. Restylane contains hyaluronic acid and a small particle gel carrier while Radiesse is made up of particles found in bone (calcium and phosphate minerals) and mixed in a water based gel carrier. Both products are designed to fill in lines but Radiesse is used at a deeper level than Restylane due to the thickness of the product. Thus, Radiesse can fill deep nasolabial...
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Radiesse vs. Restylane or Juvederm for Nasolabial Folds
Thanks for the great question!! Radiesse can be a great treatment for the nasolabial folds (parentheses). In most patients, this filler lasts longer than either Restylane or Juvederm. Radiesse is a different material than the other fillers. It is Calcium hydroxyapatite, not hyaluronic acid. The benefit is the longer duration of effect. The downside is that, in the rare case of overcorrection or misplacement, there isn't an enzyme to dissolve Radiesse. Best of...
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Radiesse vs. Restylane
The main difference is the length of time that each filler lasts before you need to be re-injected. My NJ Radiesse® patients, on average, find that their Radiesse® lasts over a year, whereas Restylane® or Juvéderm® patients come to see me about every six months, on average. If you’ve enjoyed Juvéderm® you might want to try Radiesse® because since it lasts longer, you’ll spend less time at the doctor’s office. Radiesse® is a little bit more uncomfortable...
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Radiesse Vs. Restylane
Radiesse is a thicker gel and has calcium hydroxyapatite. It is useful for deeper defects and for replacing volume loss such as in the cheeks or jowls. Restylane is thinner and more useful for under the eyes or more superficial defects.
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Radiesse Vs. Restylane...
Both injectables are FDA approved, and both try to achieve the same goal of plumping up the areas of concern. Even though Restylane is an excellent option for a facial filler, it generally lasts about 6-8 months, with Juvederm lasting a similar amount of time. Radiesse, on the other hand usually can last around 1 year. Radiesse has more product in the syringe and it is thicker, thus the longer length of time. It is usually more expensive, but gives a great result.
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Radiesse vs. Restylane for Nasolabial Folds, Which is Better?
Both Radiesse and Restylane are highly effective for treatment of nasolabial folds. If the question is longevity, many patients see no difference in longevity between Radiesse, Restylane and Juvederm. Since I use a lot of Radiesse, I can say that my patients are very happy with the duration of this filler.
I like to add these fillers incrementally to get the best correction. 70% of Radiesse is a gel carrier that is absorbed as the body creates new collagen in its place. If more...
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Radiesse vs. Restylane for Nasolabial Folds
I use both Radiesse and Restylane in my practice, on different areas of the face, as both fillers work extremely well. Restylane (Perlane) is my preference for nasolabial folds and along the lip - areas with moderate to severe wrinkles. Restylane is made of hyaluronic acid, and its results can last anywhere from 6-12 months. Radiesse is best for deeper wrinkles and areas of lost facial volume. It can restore contours of the cheek and along the chin. Results from...
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Radiesse lasts longer
Tha main difference between Restylane and Radiesse is the thickness of the product and the duration of their effect. Radiesse is a thicker product which lasts 12-18 months. Restylane is a slightly thinner product and lasts approximately 9 months. Finally, Radiesse comes in 1.5 cc. syringes whereas Restylane is packaged in 1 cc. syringes.
I think your perception will be that 1 syringe of Radiesse gives more correction in the nasolabial folds than 1 syringe of Restylane and your results...
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Radiesse vs. Restylane
Restylane and Juvederm are very similar though Juvederm is the one I would say probably lasts a bit longer. Radiesse is a wonderful product for the nasolabial folds. It lasts longer than the other 2 products, part of it gets replaced by collagen as it resorbs, and you get 50% more product in the syringe compared to the other 2. From a cost perspective, Radiesse is also a good value. Restylane and Juvederm are superior in the sense that they are thinner so can be used...
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Comparing Radiesse vs. Restylane
Both can give good results in this area although sometimes Radiesse may produce more swelling or inflammation following injection. Radiesse will tend to last longer than Restylane, and as others have pointed out, one consideration would be to place Radiesse deeper and Restylane more superficially. By treating in this manner you hope to avoid some of the inflammation associated with Radiesse (by placing it deeper), get a more long-term result (via use of Radiesse) and a more...
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Radiesse vs. Restylane
Radiesse and Restylane are both excellent products that can be used in the nasolabial folds. Both can produce natural results. Radiesse is injected in a slightly deeper plane and usually lasts a little longer than Restylane. I also agree with the physician below who said that for deep folds, you can also layer both products for a great, natural result. There are positives and negatives with each of these fillers, and I would encourage you to see a physician who is experienced with both,...
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How about a combination?
At The Institute we frequently layer products for the best results. Radiesse is great when injected in the deeper layers and it lasts longer than HA's. Restylene is better in the superficial planes and works great when layered above the Radiesse
Dr Grant Stevens
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Radiesse vs Restylane for cheek folds
No doubt about it, for deep nasolabial folds Radiesse is "hands down" better than Restylane or any other injectable products currently available in the US. Properly injected, it gives a much more natural looking result and lasts significantly longer than other fillers. It also comes in a larger size syringe so it is a better value than the other fillers.
However, Radiesse injections are not reversible like most of the other fillers so make sure your treatment is done...
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Radiesse offers firm support in nasolabial folds
Evaluating the "best filler" to use for volume correction/wrinkle treatment always depends on the quality of the skin and sof tissues as well as the location. More "mature" clients with thinner skin may need some soft Juvederm layered immediately under the skin, with firm Radiesse supporting from below. A practitioner with a lot of injectable experience will be able to recommend the best combination for you based on a examination.
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Radiesse vs. Restylane
Both Radiesse and Restylane are excellent products but are better in certain areas.
Radiesse is a great thick filler which works well in patients with thicker skin, the need for more substantial volume, and in areas of thicker skin.
Restylane is a silkier product but does not last as long. It can be used almost anywhere on the face.
Although Radiesse has been touted to be a more "bruise prone" agent, I have not found that to be the case.
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Radiesse vs. Restylane
Radiesse is a broader molecule so it works better for deeper nasolabial folds. For most other cases, juvederm or restylane is superior to use in the nasolabial folds as their is less risk of lumpiness. For nasolabial folds the duration varies from patient to patient. However, it is generally 6 months to a year..
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Radiesse last longer than Juvederm for nasolabial folds
Radiesse and Juvederm can be used to fill in the lines around the cheek also known as the nasolabial folds. Both are FDA approved and can produce excellent results. Radiesse can last anywhere from 12-18 months, while the Juvederm usually last 6-9 months. Radiesse cannot be reversed with an injection and Juvederm can. Hope this helps.
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Radiesse for nasolabial folds
Radiesse is an excellent choice for a filler in the nasolabial fold area, as well as the cheek. Restylane and Juvederm are also good choices, however they reportedly do not last as long as Radiesse-which can last up to one year or longer. Radiesse needs to be injected at the right depth to avoid any bumps under the skin which can be bothersome to some patients. Juvederm is an excellent choice for the lips whereas Radiesse is not intended for use in the lips as it is firmer in consistency...
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Fillers for the folds
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 all of these products will last 6 months. these studies were very well done and are excellent for all of us to quote. But Restylane was just shown to last 18 months in 95% of patients and...
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Boulder Dermatologist
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Multiple filler options
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. Radiesse may last slightly longer. It is a good product but is more painful than the former unless it is mixed with anesthetic by the doctor immediately prior to use. This process is an...
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It depends on whether you have a fold or a line.
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 is done) is really much more important than which filler you get, so pick an experienced plastic surgeon or dermatologist.
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"It's the Filler, Not the filler" That Matters Most
Hi Pippin,
Radiesse has been shown to last the longest of the "non-permanent" fillers, anywhere from 9 to 18 months. Juviderm and Restylane have similar longevity to each other, about 6 to 9 months. There are studies that show that one lasts longer than the other and vice versa, sponsored by the companies.
The hyaluronic acid products Juviderm, Restylane, and Preville Silk, are softer and easier to massage. Radiesse is a thicker product that leaves a bit more initial swelling,...
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Radiesse for nasolabial folds
I have seen much longer duration and improved patient satisfaction with the use of Radiesse to rejuvenate this area rather than hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm. I do not try to "fill in" the nasolabial folds, rather, I return the volume to the areas of the face where it has been lost to attain the most natural result. This restoration of facial volume, typically in the upper and lateral cheeks, subsequently improves the appearance and depth of the...
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Choosing the Right Filler For The Job Is The Key To Success
Happily, these days, owing to a much more sophisticated understanding of what happens to our appearance when we age, we have come to rely less on aggressive, invasive surgical procedures and more on nonsurgical approaches to facial, neck, chest, and hand rejuvenation. Along with neuromodulators, like Botox and Dysport, and resurfacing methods, like peels, fillers and volumizing materials figure prominently in this relatively recent nonsurgical rejuvenation revolution.
But, as with...
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Your physician can best determine which injectable filler is right for you
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 location.
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Radiesse is probably your best choice.
Most fillers do great in the nasolabial areas so you can't go wrong with almost any of them. Juvederm tends to last longer than Restylane but Radiesse lasts longer than either one. I also like Artefill since it lasts 4-5 yrs but the company went bankrupt recently and it will be hard to get. We still have some. I often put in the radiesse in 2 sessions so it looks the smoothest and most natural. Most nasolabial grooves or creases take 2 syringes of whatever product you so choose. Some deep...
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Question: Radiesse Vs. Restylane
Hi Pippin,
Restylane and Juvederm are both hyaluronic acids. Radiesse, however, is calcium based (calcium hydroxyapetite to be specific). All three may be used for the nasolabial folds (line between the nose and lip). Hope this is helpful.
Regards,
Anand G. Shah, MD
San Antonio Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Facial fillers for nasolabial folds
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.
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