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Radiesse is the best alternative for non-lip facial areas

The Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers-- Restylane, Perlane , Juvederm Ultra and Juvederm Ultra Plus were my my workhorse fillers until I discovered Radiesse. Radiesse provides excellent cosmetic improvement to the smile lines, the marionette lines at the corner of the mouth, to the hollows around the eye (the "tear trough " deformity) and to improve the volume in the cheeks, the pre jowl areas of the jawline as well as filling traumatic and congentital facial deformities. It can also... more

Samuel N. Pearl, MD

San Jose Plastic Surgeon

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Many good Restylane alternatives exist.

Restylane is an excellent and reliable filler, as are Perlane, Juvederm Ultra, and Juvederm Ultra Plus. All of these are HIGHLY DEPENDENT on the skill and cosmetic finesse of the physician providing the treatment. I wonder why you are seeking an alternative for Restylane. If you feel you had a bad result with Restylane, you may have been improperly treated. If this is the case, the same person who gave you the bad Restylane result may possibly give you an equally bad result with an... more

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Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH

Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon

Restylane Alternatives

There are several ways to address fine lines and wrinkles. A comprehensive approach would be a filler, whether it be with Hylauronic acid (ie: Restylane or Juvederm), Radiesse or Fat transfer and laser resurfacing with CO2 or Erbium or Fractional CO2 (ie: Fraxel, Profractional). At times, I can address people's concerns simply with BOTOX, depending on the root of the problem. A broad question such as this, unfortunately leads to a broad answer. If you... more

Amir Moradi, MD

San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

Alternatives to Restylane

There are many fillers similar to Restylane which contain the chemical hyaluronic acid- Perlane and Juvederm to name a few. These fillers are indicated to restore volume in the lips, under the eyes, and the nasolabial folds. They can last anywhere from 4 months to a year. Another good choice for a filler is Radiesse. This is a different chemical than the above fillers and is best used for the nasolabial folds and to restore volume in the cheek. It is not... more

William Bruno, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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Alternative fillers to Restylane

Some good alternative fillers to Restylane are Perlane, Juvederm Ultra or Juvederm Ultra Plus, and Radiesse and if depends on what goals you are trying to acheive with filler. I would only inject the lips and tear toughs with Juvederm Ultra or Reatylane.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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Ideal filler choice

Restylane is just one of many fillers available. An experienced doctor will always have more than one choice for a filler. Different areas of the face require different characteristics for a filler. Restylane is one of many hyaluronic acid products. In our practice we advise our patients on an optimal filler, depending on the desired result. Make sure your doctor can explain to you his choice in filler.

Boris M. Ackerman, MD

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

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Which is the best dermal fillers?

Restylane is an excellent hyaluronic acid product. In Canada, they have recently introduced the restylane and perlane (thicker version of restylane, longer-lasting) mixed with a small amount of local anesthetic. This makes the procedures less traumatic to our patients and minimize any larger bruising seen with the traditional dental blocks. Juvederm is an excellent alternative, which also comes mixed with local anesthetic, and is available in Toronto Canada. more

Marc DuPere, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon

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Juvederm Ultra/Ultra Plus are essentially equal alternatives for Restylane/Perlane

I like both of these product groups. Both are hyaluronic acid base fillers with essentially the same duration and effect. I feel they are basically interchangeable. I do prefer Juvederm for lips because I do feel it is a little softer and Perlane for the melolabial folds (the lines around your mouth) because it is a little stiffer. I hope this answer was helpful.

Steven E. Rasmussen, MD

Austin Dermatologist

Restylane Alternatives

Restylane is an excellent dermal filler. There are other hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers on the market as well. These include Juvederm, Juvederm ultra and Perlane. All of these work very well. It is important to discuss all the alternatives with your doctor. The choice of filler will depend on the doctors preference and the area to be treated.

David Freilich, MD

Englewood Oculoplastic Surgeon

Alternatives to Restylane

The most similar alternative to Restylane is Juviderm, made from similar material called hyaluronic acid. Different forms of the hyaluronic acid, such as Juviderm Ultra+ and Perlane, may be indicated in certain areas. Your doctor can give you advice regarding which filler to use after he sees what you need.

Randy J. Buckspan, MD

Austin Plastic Surgeon

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Alternatives to Restylane

Restylane is a very effective and popular dermal filler. Alternatives to Restylane deep end on the location that you would like treated as well as how long you like the results last. Another excellent hyaluronic acid filler is Juvederm. Juvederm lasts a little bit on the Restylane and tends to apply a little bit more smoothly. Radiesse is an excellent filler that has a longer longevity than Restylane.

B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

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Restylane Alternatives: Hyaluronic Acid Fillers

The real question to ask is "what are your goals with fillers?". Restylane is a hyaluronic acid (HA) filler which is very appropriate for lip augmentation and perioral line filling. Juvederm is another HA filler which works very well for this purpose. If your concerns relate to Nasolabial folds and/or facial volume, a more durable filler/volumizer like Radiesse or Sculptra should be considered.

Stephen Prendiville, MD

Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

Restylane Alternatives

Restylane is one of several different hyaluronic acid fillers. Others in the same class include Perlane, Juvederm Ultra, and Juvederm Ultra Plus. They each have slightly different characteristics, and different Dermatologists have different preferences in choosing which to use. They all have their place and can be used to achieve similar results. Their prices are relatively equal, with the more robust products (Juvederm Ultra Plus and Perlane) being slightly more expensive than... more

Joshua Zeichner, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist

Silicone is Ideal Filler

In our practice, liquid silicone is our filler of choice for everything. I have been lucky to be trained by the world's authority on silicone, my mentor and father, Jay G. Barnett. Silicone is the ideal filler because it is precise and permanent. It can be used for the non-surgical rhinoplasty, aging lines and grooves under the eyes, in the nasolabial folds, around the mouth, on the neck, on the ears and on the hands. It is also fantastic for lip augmentation and all types of scars... more

Channing R. Barnett, MD

New York Dermatologist

Restylane alternatives: Juvederm and Perlane

Restylane, Juvederm, and Perlane are all hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers. HA is a naturally-occuring substance in our bodies. Upon injection, they begin to absorb water, creating increased volume in order to fill lines (nasolabial folds, lip lines, marionette lines), fill concavities due to facial aging (tear troughs), or augment soft tissue (lips, cheeks). I typically use Restylane for distinct lines/wrinkles. I like Juvederm for indistinct lines (soft folds, lip enlargement). Perlane is... more

Ronald Friedman, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

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Restylane Alternatives

The other hyaluronic acid based products would be Juvederm or Perlane. If you were need for a deeper filler, options would be Radiesse or Sculptra.

Bruce Katz, MD

New York Dermatologic Surgeon

Restylane alternatives

There are many alternatives to restylane. Other hyaluronic acid products like Juvadermultra or ultra plus are an option. Also, sculptra, fat injections, and radiesse are still others.

Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Restylane vs the other fillers

Restylane is the first class of what is known as Hyaluronic Acid fillers which is basically instead of the old collagen, the gel like matrix of the skin is replaced with the injection. There is a second class of Hyaluronic Acids called Juvederm which could be a very comparable substitute for Restylane. There are also other alteranatives including Radiesse, Fat transfer, Sculptra, along with the outdated collagen fillers such as Zyderm and Cosmoder. Ultimately, it is best to... more

Peyman Ghasri, MD

Los Angeles Dermatologist

Restylane alternatives

There are many fillers on the market and many alternatives to Restylane. The alternatives offered should be offered based upon the areas you want treated, the experience of your surgeon with the alternative filler and the understanding of the pros and cons of each alternative filler. In general , the two fillers that I would suggest as an alternative without knowing the location that you need treated are Perlane and Juvederm. Perlane is simliar to Restylane but a larger molecule that is more... more

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Steven Hacker, MD

West Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

Restylane alternatives depend on where injections are done

Restylane is a very versatile product, and because it is made of a natural material called hyaluronic acid (HA) it is well-tolerated. it works well for lips, nasolabial lines, and other areas around the face. For deeper volume, such as the cheeks, Perlane may be preferable, and some like Perlane in the lips. Very similar products are Juvederm Ultra (like Restylane) and Ultra Plus (like Perlane.) Radiesse is best for deeper volume in my opinion and should not be used in lips. Unlike the HA... more

Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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Go with the filler that your injector is most comfortable with

Not all fillers are created equal, neither do the skill sets of your physician injectors or their comfort level with a particular filler. The injection techniques can be subtlely difference for hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane or Juvederm vs. Radiesse vs. Evolence vs. Sculptra. Review your goals with your board-certified dermatologist and plastic surgeon and do not ask him or her to inject something in an area that he or she is not comfortable with.

William Ting, MD

Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon

Juvederm is a great product.

Hi! 1) For under eyes, lips, and fine lines we prefer Restylane. 2) For naso-labial folds and fuller cheeks we use Juvederm. 3) For stronger chin or higher cheek bones, go with Radiesse. 4) WHO is injecting the fller is much more important than which filler you get, because the technique and the artistic judgement are so important for a beautiful result.

George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Alternatives for Restylane

If you want to look at alternatives that are very similar to Restylane, which is hyaluronic acid based product, then you should consider Juvederm and Perlane. The longer lasting filler products such as Radiesse do not have the same makeup and so also come with some additional risks (they cannot be reversed quickly or easily).

Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Consider Fat Injections

Great and thorough answer from Dr. Pearl. As another option you may want to consider autologous fat injections (fat taken from your own body which is then "purified" and injected into deep wrinkles or contour defects of the face as well as the lips of patients who have the right anatomy). Pros: easy to do under local anesthesia or mild sedation, long lasting (in some cases permanent), very natural looking when properly done Cons: not all of the fat may take and additional... more