Does Restylane Lyft do a better job of lifting jowls over Voluma?

I like Restylane lift better for cheek lifting than voluma but you usually need at least 1 full syringe of either for each cheek to make a difference. Some patients need 2 syringes on each cheek to make a difference but 1/2 syringe does nothing for lifting each cheek as a rule.

Thank you for your question. Both fillers are hyaluronic acids with significant lifting capabilities. Physicians select the products they use based on experience and personal observation.Treating the aging face requires insight and artistry.The "ideal" facial aesthetic means different things to different providers. You need to understand your physicians aesthetic and agree with it before undergoing treatment.We also can not rule out changes to your face which may have occurred in the year since your last treatment.I would encourage you to speak with your provider and express your concerns. Good luck and I hope this was helpful.

Hi Lynn, as others here have mentioned, obtaining your desired results is less about the brand of filler and more about artistry and technique. Without a photograph, it's difficult to determine which treatment would give you the results you're looking for. I suggest getting a formal evaluation with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist to discuss your aesthetic goals and develop a treatment plan that works for you.If fillers ultimately do not give you the lift you're looking for, I would suggest considering a combination approach: Ultherapy for skin tightening, thread lifting, Sculptra to build collagen, and InMode FaceTite to internally tighten the skin in the lower face and neck. After all the skin has been heated and contracted, we can shape the neck with liposuction to give definition and remove stubborn pockets of fat. In one quick treatment, we can tighten skin, remove fat, and contour the lower face, jawline, and jowls with only a weekend of downtime.
Keep in mind that combination approaches will always give you a more significant improvement as opposed to a single procedure. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

If you were happy with your first injector why would you switch to another one? Both Restylane Lyft and Voluma work well to volumize the jowls and cheeks when used properly. It is more about the skill and ability of the injecting physician than the product used. Make sure you are under the care of an experienced physician. Best wishes.

Thank you so much for asking this question. The filler manufacturers have made their products into such a commodity that patients think the product is doing all the work. If you hire artist to paint a portrait, would you focus on the brand of paint he/she uses or the skill of the artist? Apparently, the first injector did a great job and would probably be able to do the same with either product. Find the best doctor first, then decide together on the product based on qualities like longevity. For example, most HA fillers will last 6months to 2 years depending on the product, whereas a fat transfer or a collagen stimulating product like Bellafill® can last 5 years or more. When you are using longer lasting products, it is even more crucial that you choose the most highly skilled injector to do the job. My recommendation is to go back to the first injector since you were happy with the results even if you have to pay a little bit more, you are worth it!

Thanks for your question. There are many more fillers available out there than even the ones you mentioned. It's really all about how and where the filler is injected in you. Good communication with your injector and an experienced injector make all the difference. The specific brand of filler is by far the least important.Good luck!

I have worked with both Juvederm Voluma and Restylane Lyft. Restylane Lyft has a higher G' (G prime) then lift which means it has more lifting capacity. That being said, both Lyft and Voluma should help correct midface volume loss and lift the face. That being said, you may need more then just midface fillers to improve the appearance of your jowls. Filler injection to the prejowl sulcus and along the jawline can also help improve the appearance of the jowls as can certain radiofrequency based skin tightening devices. I have also had success using Kybella off label to reduce jowl fat. 

People respond differently to different products. Both have a high G' which means they are thicker and generally injected deeper. Anybody who says one is better than the other isn't being straightforward. If it didn't work as well could be product or it could be where the product was injected. No way to know! Good luck!