Juvederm Vs. Restylane for Lips?

Both Juvederm and Restylane are great products in the lips.  I have used both forms of hyaluronic acid filler in the lips frequently over the years with a very high satisfaction rate on both products.  The experience of the injector is far more important than the brand name in this situation.

Thank you for your question. Juvederm and Restylane both work great when injected to the lips. It is more of a personal opinion on what you prefer if you have tried both. However, upon discussing with your injector on what you would like your outcome to be after the filler, he or she will then present which one will be a better result for you.

Was it Juvederm with Lidocaine? Sometimes people have a reaction to the lidocaine preservative. Try using a product that doesn't have the lidocaine already mixed and you could possibly have better results.

   Either filler is appropriate for the lips, and either can cause bruising and swelling.  Lumpiness of the filler is easy to control.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Both Juvederm and Restylane are great products. What kind of juvederm did you get? Ultra or ultra plus. Sometimes there is a little more swelling with ultra plus. All hyalironic acid fillers cause some swelling, however swelling should subside after 2-3 days. Extreme swelling is unusual.

Hi Kiki.  It's not likely that the issue you experienced the first time you had your lips injected would have been different with Restylane.  Restylane and Juvederm are very similar products and are used in the same way in the lips.  It is more likely related to how the product was injected rather than the fact that it was Restylane vs. Juvederm.  

Doesn't hurt to try the Restylane.  Good luck.

Sorry to hear about your experiences. Post injection swelling is common but extreme swelling is rare and not typically expected. Both Juvederm and Restylane have been used on the lips. Most of the time it's physician's preference and experiences that dictate which product to use. There are subtle differences between the two products but most of the time your outcome and experiences are primarily affected by your injecting physician. 

Best Wishes,

 

Kiki, I'm sorry to hear you had trouble with Juvederm hyaluronic acid filler for your upper lip. Some injectors feel that Juvederm swells more than Restylane, which is not a bad thing, but should be prepared for. This swelling is in correlation both to the trauma of the procedure, and the literal amount of filler used. If you use a tiny bit, it can only swell so much. If an entire 1cc syringe was put into your upper lip, that is a lot of material which can swell more than you might expect, since the Juvederm acts like a sponge itself, absorbing your tissue's fluid into itself.

Restylane also does both of these things to cause swelling, but it expands less after injection, so the amount of swelling may be somewhat more predictable. I think if you are seeing an experienced, cautious, conservative, board-certified core cosmetic specialty physician (dermatology, plastic surgery, ENT/facial plastic surgery, oculoplastic surgery), then Restylane is worth trying.

Both juvederm and restylane are hyaluronic acid fillers which are very safe and effective in plumping up the skin, reducing lines and wrinkles, and plumping up the lips. I use both fillers in the lips with great success and rarely any problems; I have a slight preference in the lips for Juvederm as I think it is a little bit softer for a more natural lip feel. ~ Dr. Benjamin Barankin, Toronto Dermatology Centre.

You may have swelling from both Juvederm and Restylane.  Seek an experienced injector.  If you have no medical contraindications, taking an antihistamine 2 hours before your injections may decrease the swelling.