Restylane or Juvederm doctor consultation - what to ask

Hi, I would recommend that you and your doctor first discuss your concerns and goals.The naso-labial folds can be filled in nicely with either Restylane or Juvederm Ultra Plus (Hyaluronic acids) and last at least 6-9 months. If your situation is loss of facial volume, you should also consider Sculptra... more

The answer is to first choose the right doctor, then be sure your doctor is using the right material. I use Hyaluronic acid products, including Juvederm Ultra, Juvederm Ultra Plus, Restylane, Perlane and Prevelle. For permamnet lip augmentation I use autologous fat injections. In my plastic surgery practice,... more

Juvederm and Restylane are very similar products, both of which are hyaluronic acid-based fillers. Both are manufactured in Europe. The manufacturing process is slightly different between the two products. I find that Juvederm goes in a little smoother and has a silkier texture as compared to Restylane. The... more

I have used both products with satisfactory results in both areas. However, I have come to prefer Juvederm for the tear trough and nasojugal folds but restylane for the rest of the face for many of the same reasons given here by the other physcians. Of course, it goes without saying that the injector should... more

At my Medical Spa, I use both products for the naso-labial folds and tear trough areas.  Probably more important than which hyaluronic acid filler you use is the experience of the injector - does your doctor understand the anatomy of the area.  This is especially true of the tear trough area... more

Consider Restylane and Juvederm to be essentially equal. What really matters is the talent and experience of the injector. Personaly, I do all of the eyelid tear trough injections in my practice and I have a highly skilled aesthetician whom I have trained and worked with for about 13 years do most of the... more

Does your doctor perform the injections himself?   Is he even interested in performing the injections?  Many otherwise fine surgeons view fillers as a nuisance, or delegate this task for business reasons.  Others are cavalier and will inject anything new, whether it is legal in... more

Facial fillers are one of the most common non-invasive treatments around the world.  In the United States, Juvederm and Restylane have become the two most popular hyaluronic acid type fillers.  Important questions to ask your physician: How much experience have you had with facial fillers in the... more

Juvederm Ultra is slightly smoother to inject and slightly less likely to form a bump, compared to Restylane.  For "unforgiving" areas, like the lips and tear troughs, I think Juvederm is a better product because it has a smoother consistency.  For "forgiving" areas, like the... more

Every doctor  and every patient are different. Both juvederm and restylane are hyaluronic acid fillers. My personal preference is to use juvederm. It lasts longer, and is easier to inject. The cost is about the same.