What is the difference between Restylane Lyft and Juvederm Voluma?

These are 2 very different products.  Restylane Lyft is a true lifting agent with a coefficient of lifting twice that of Voluma.  It is great for any individual who needs any sort of lifting in the face but still very soft and natural looking.  It is especially good for under eye hollows and tear troughs.  The FDA approves it to last one year but the lift is superior to a Voluma lift.Voluma is a hyaluronic acid, like Restylane Lyft, and the FDA approves it for lasting 2 years.  It is a softer product than Lyft.  For some this is a selling point, and for others, it's not.  Because it's soft, it's hard to overdo.  But, for the same reason, it's softness requires twice the number of syringes to give the same result as Lyft so it can be twice the cost.  It's lifting ability is also half that of Lyft thus requiring more product to create a lift.  On average, a person needs 5 syringes of Voluma to equal the lift created from 3 syringes of Lyft.  If you're looking for a lift, then go with LYFT.

Restylane Lyft and Juvederm Volbella are both Hyaluronic Acids. Lyft is typically used for the mid-lower face, whereas Voluma is typically used for the cheeks. Voluma may last up to 24 months and Lyft may last up to 12 months. Some patients feel Voluma gives them the volume they are looking for and other patients like how Lyft seems to provide fullness to the face. It is all about your personal preference that will determine which will best help you to achieve your desired look.

All good, scientific answers from the panel members.  Quite simply put, both are good products with excellent volumizing capabilities.  However, we prefer Restylane LYFT over Voluma for a couple of reasons. 
Voluma was heavily marketed with having over a two year duration.  The study that this claim was based upon involved the use of over 6 syringes of product per patient.  At approximately $800 per syringe this is almost a $5,000 investment and not too many consumers will agree to that price.  The 2 year claim left many patients underwhelmed and unsatisfied when they had only 1 or 2 syringes injected.  In addition, there are more cases of issues with granulomas and difficulty dissolving Voluma due to the Vycross technology.
We believe the injector and treatment plan always outweigh the choice of product.  Make certain your injector involves you in helping to meet your goals.

Allergan and Galderma are competing filler companies.  They both make a wide range of fillers.  Lyft and Voluma are the more dense fillers which are cross linked in a similar fashion and made to be injected more deeply.  These hyaluronic acid fillers are both long lasting 12-24 months depending on which peer reviewed study is referenced.

Lyft and Voluma are about the same. They both last about 12 months and work great for cheek enhancement and midface lift.I suggest you meet with an experienced injector and rely on their expertise.Best wishes, Dr. ALDO

Thank you for your question about the difference between Restylane Lyft and Juvederm Voluma. Both are used to volumize the midface. They can be used to define the cheekbones, and provide lift to the midface which can in turn soften lines of the lower face such as marionette lines. Typical starting amounts of Restylane Lyft and Juvederm Voluma would be one syringe per side. Depending on the amount of volume loss, you may need more. Restylane Lyft typically lasts around 1 year, and Juvederm Voluma can last up to 2 years. Due to the longer lasting nature of Juvaderm Voluma there may be a slight price difference.  To be certain you receive appropriate treatment, see two or more experienced, licensed and board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment. I hope this helps.

Thank you for your question. Both products are Hyularonic acid and are both deep dermal fillers but different companies. Voluma is a little thicker so is intended to last longer however it is the precision of the injector that makes the real difference. Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for the option that is best for you. 

These two products, although similar, have different properties that make them different tools in the proverbial toolbox: much like a hammer and a mallet in this case.The rheology that makes them different is beyond the scope of this, but using a physician who knows and understands these differences is key.You are right that they are different brands, and you don't want a physician choosing one of them for you just because that is the brand that they use. You want somebody with experience and use of all of the filler options, that way they are choosing the one that is best for you.To ensure you are receiving the highest level of care, seek out a dermatologic surgeon, oculoplastic surgeon, facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon who is board certified and fellowship trained in one of these "core four" cosmetic specialties.

Restylane Lyft -- previously known as Perlane -L has more similarities  than differences to Juvederm.  Some of the differences are in their properties and FDA approvals.    Restylane Lyft  is
the  only FDA approved filler indicated to provide fullness to the
mid-face area  and to correct and smooth the naso-labial folds .  Juvederm Voluma is the only filler approved to temporarily correct
age-related volume loss in the cheek area. Both are hyaluronic acid ( HA)
fillers, replacing what is naturally found in the body, injected deeply for a
lift and volume replacement and known to last more than 1 year.

Restylane Lyft  has  similarities to the  effectiveness of Juvederm, but differences in its properties and FDA approvals.  Restylane Lyft is the first and only FDA approved filler indicated to provide fullness to the mid-face area (cheeks) and to correct and smooth the naso-labial folds ("smile lines"). Juvederm Voluma is the  only filler approved to temporarily correct age-related volume loss in the cheek area.  Both are hyaluronic acid ( HA) fillers, replacing what is naturally found in the body, injected deeply for a lift and volume replacement and known to last more than 1 year.