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Restylane Vs. Juvederm for Plumping Lips?

asked 2 years ago by paris6 in London
Latest answer by Robert Schwarcz, MD
Question viewed 2,537 times
Tags: age 18-24, lips, plump

I'm 22 years old and i'm getting into modeling. signed up with a huge modeling agency this month and i'm very keen to get lips like maybe close to angelina or scarlet johanson. my lips are normal sized not thin at all. should i opt for restylane or juvederm? please help!! i heard restylane lipp is specially for the lips and even juvederm ultra plus is for lip volume? please tell me which one to go for to specifically increase volume plumpness.

26 answers to Restylane Vs. Juvederm for Plumping Lips?

Fillers for the lips

You are choosing 2 great products that are commonly used in the lips. Your doctor can help you decide which is best based on what look you are going for. The great thing about either one of them is that should they overdo your lips, or your modelling agency prefers the old you, it can be reversed within minutes with an injection of a enzyme that will dissolve the product. I treat models and they usually do very well with more subtle changes (remember most agencies are highly... more

Shawn Allen, MD
Boulder Dermatologist

Fillers for lips

I won't answer your answer completely, as I have limited Juvederm experience. I would recommend that you NOT use Restylane. In fact, I advise you to forget Restylane. Restylane is a great product don't get me wrong. The company who makes it is Medicis, and l they came out with a new product called Perlane which is very similar to Restylane in all practical regards, except that it lasts twice as long, and costs about the same. Alternatively, you may want to opt for lip augmentation. I... more

Scott E. Kasden, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Juvederm vs Restylane for lip augmentation in a young model

If you have a busy modeling career, you will want to avoid the "just injected look" vs the "I almost need filler" cycle, since it can come back to haunt you in that photos taken over time show differences in lip size. If you have one doctor do all your work, and you have it done at frequent intervals, you can avoid this problem. We prefer Juvederm XC because it clumps less. But as a number of the doctors have already indicated, pick a top doctor, not the product, if... more

Brent Moelleken, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Hyaluronic acid fillers for the lips

Both restylane and juvederm work for plumping of the lips and I currently use both products. However, I will say from personal experience I prefer Juvederm for the lips since it seems to last a little bit longer and tends to be a little smoother in the lips. In other areas of the face they are more interchangeable. I hope this information helps.

Scott Trimas, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

Actually, a combination approach might be best

First, the good news: you no longer need nerve blocks to get your lips done. New Juvederm XC and Restylane L have added lidocaine. When you first use a topical anesthetic for the initial needle stick, and have an expert inject antegrade and slowly, significant bruising and pain are a thing of the past. I like Restylane, which is a bit stiffer to line and define the lips, and hands down, Juvederm Ultra Plus is the best plumper because it is so soft. An expert can make sure your lips have... more

Mary Lupo, MD
New Orleans Dermatologist

Pick your lip injector, not the product

Natural, natural, natural is the key. I personally only use Restylane and I am not a big fan of juvederm beacuse it seems to hold in the tissue a little less well in my hands. Others will disagree. Here is the real key. A good injector can work with any of the products you have mentioned and get a fabulous result. But this is an art form. The actual HA filler used to accomplish the treatment is way less important than the artistic eye of the person doing the treatment. So don't get... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Lip augmentation

Both Juvederm and Restylane are made of hyaluronic acid. It seems as though juvederm has a higher concerntration of hyaluronic acid and draws more water and thus swelling. This is why I prefer restylane for the eyelids, and exactly why I prefer juvederm for the lips. Be careful not to get overfilled and avoid that duckbill look. Congrats and have fun with the new career.

Robert Schwarcz, MD
New York Oculoplastic Surgeon

Lip fillers

You are choosing two great hyaluronic acid fillers for the lip area. We use both of them at our office. The experience of the injector is very important, it takes an artistic eye.

Bruce Katz, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon

Restylane L and Juvederm XC both will do fine for lip augmentation

Lip augmentation requires more artistry and skills compared to nasolabial fold correction. Thus, picking the right aesthetic board-certified physician is the most important decision. Ask for Restylane-L or Juvederm-XC as both now contain lidocaine and involve much less pain and discomfort. Remember, the first time you get lip augmentation, less is better. You can always go back and get a bit more. Swelling for the first couple days is to be expected and make good use of ice compress.... more

William Ting, MD
Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon

Lip fillers

As a first time candidate for lip fillers, I'd advise you to choose Restylane or Juvaderm Ultra. The fillers give plenty of volume and have a natural feel. If any asymmetry results from the procedure a touch up with Restylane .4cc can easily be performed. The results can easily last 6 months and the costs are modest. Definitive lip implants can cause infection, long term asymmetry and swelling that are more of a challange to treat. Until you are ready to embrace such risks go with the... more

Lee Kleiman, MD
Annapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon

Restylane versus Juvederm

Both products are good for lip augmentation. Restylane has a lip specific product, but I don't find any advantage with it over the typical formulation. I personally prefer Juvederm Ultra Plus for just about everything except the under eye region, where you sometimes get too much swelling from Juvederm and then have to dissolve a little of the product. Generally Juvederm is a little smoother and lasts a little longer. More important than the product, since you are embarking on a career where... more

Richard W. Westreich, MD
Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon

Restylane vs. Juvederm: the choice is yours!

Restylane-L, Perlane-L [Medicis], and Juvederm Ultra or Ultra Plus XC [Allergan] can all achieve very similar results in filling the lips. All are made of the naturally occurring substance called hyaluronic acid, and mostly differ in their concentration and longevity. This said, the more important factors to consider are: who is injecting and how much he/she will inject. If you are seeking a lip enhancement, one syringe of Restylane-L or Juvederm Ultra-XC may suffice. If you are seeking... more

Nissan Pilest, MD
Irvine Dermatologic Surgeon

Choosing a great injector is the much more important than which filler

Both family of HA filler products from Medicis (Restylane and Perlane) and from Allergan (Juvederm Ultra and Juvederm Ultra Plus) are great products for lip enhancement. Depending on each person and the individual enhancement that she needs determines which product I choose to use. They are have their unique individual characteristics which I take into account on which one to use. However, it is more important to choose the right injector. We have all seen photos of individuals including... more

Steven E. Rasmussen, MD
Austin Dermatologist

Restylane vs. Juvederm for Lip Enhancement

Restylane, Juvederm Ultra and Juvederm Ultra Plus are all composed of hyaluronic acid. Restylane is the oldest but this is, for the most part, irrelevant. The main differences are the size of the molecules. Restylane has the smallest and therefore it lasts the shortest-on the order of 6-9 months. Juvederm Ultra Plus has the largest molecule and therefore lasts the longest. All of these, from an injectors point of view, feel and act the same. The only difference is the lenght of time... more

Christopher L. Hess, MD
Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

Restylane and Juvederm for the lips

I don't think you will go wrong with either filler for your lips as long as you go to an experienced injector. You may wish over time to have a fuller and more long-lasting appearance and then Perlane might be a suggestion as it is thicker and gives a plumper look. I like both Restylane and Juvederm for the lips. These products are also particularly safe because if you don't like the injection or have any adverse effects at all then hyaluronidase can be injected into the area to... more

Jason R. Lupton, MD
San Diego Dermatologist

Lip Augmentation, Restylane or Juvederm? Make Sure to Choose the Right Cosmetic Physician!

Hi Paris in London, Congratulations on your signing. Now for lip augmentation. More important than Restylane or Juvederm, you must choose your physician most carefully. Creating beautiful lips is an art of sculpting requiring not only injection skills, but a keen aesthetic sense. Juvederm is the more popular choice, but many patients will ask for and prefer Restylane in their lips. You should make sure that you start out subtlely, as you can always add more. Remember, it's not the type... more

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Lip enhancement

Both fillers are excellent choice. The important decision is choosing the person to artistically enhance the lips. Find some pictures of lis you like and discuss with your plastic surgeon the attributes you like.

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Restylane and Juvederm for lip enhancement

Both of these products can do a nice job for lip enhancement. The main difference is in who is doing the injection. There is more difference in this than between the products. Some patients believe that Juvederm "feels softer."

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Juvederm or restylane for the lips

The configuration of the products are a bit different, however I think that either one is a good product to plump up the lips a bit.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Restylane or Juvederm for lips

It is not unusual that I may consider using both Juvederm and Restylane for lips when I need a softer volumizer I use Juvederm, but if the border of the lip needs more firmness or support than I might use Restylane in that site.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

www.thenyac.com

Both work well

Both juvederm and restylane work well for lip augmentation. I like juvederm better because I find there is less tendency to get lumps with the filler. The most important thing is to find a very skilled professional to inject your lips. I see so many woman now with poorly injected lips that look very un-natural. I would start with 1/2 syringe at first, wait about a month for it to settle in before adding more. That way you can avoid the over-injected look. These fillers both will last along... more

Ivan Wayne, MD
Oklahoma City Facial Plastic Surgeon

Both will work well

The only concern is that you have a modeling agency andyou do not want to have a major change. You want to have half syringe at a time to make sure that you like the result. The good news is that if you did not like the result, both Juvaderm and Resthylane can be reversed.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Both Restylane and Juvederm work well in lips.

hi. Both Restylane and Juvederm are fillers that work very well in the lips. The critical things are the artistic eye and the good technique of the doctor treating you. Nerve blocks are important, so the injections can be done slowly and painlessly.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Juvederm a better choice for lip injection

Lips are a special place, and require certain fillers for ideal results. "Softer" fillers should be used for the lips, since products with thicker viscosity tend to look and feel unnatural when injected into the lips. As you begin your modeling career, you will certainly want a natural look. I definitely recommend Juvederm Ultra to the lips rather than Restylane. Juvederm has a softer and more natural feel than Restylane, and is ideal in the lips. Juvederm Ultra Plus is too... more

Chad L. Prather, MD
Baton Rouge Dermatologist