Restylane vs. Radiesse - Manufacturer? Results? Price?

Are Restylane and Radisse Made by the Same Company and What Are the Differences in Effect and Price?

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Are Restylane and Radiesse the Same?

Hi Roxana. Restylane and Radiesse are very different. Restylane's main active ingredient is hyaluronic acid (HA), which is naturally occurring in the body. HA is what make a baby's skin so soft as it has the ability to absorb 1000x it's weight in water. It works with by filling folds in the face and absorbing water to make the lines that mark these folds smoother. Radiesse is composed of synthetic micronized Calcium Hydroxylapatite microspheres.... more

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Restylane (and juvederm) vs. Radiesse

Restylane and juvederm are very similar products. Both work well for superficial lines, such as nasolabial folds and marionette lines (around your nose and mouth). It also works well for temples, area under your eyes and hands. Radiesse works better for VOLUME correction - cheeks, temple, deep lines around nose and mouth, and chin. It also works very well for volume replacement in your hands. Radiesse lasts a bit longer as well. I recommend you see your local dermatologist for a... more

Restylane and radiesse

Restylane and Radiesse are two very different products used for similar indications. I prefer restylane because it can be dissolved if the results are not satisfactory. Radiesse can not.