Radiesse vs. Restylane for nasolabial 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... more

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

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... more

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... 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

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

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

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... 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 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