Perlane Vs. Restylane, What's the Difference?

September 28, 2007
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Before i get to the doctors office for my next appointment i want to know why a company called medicis is selling 2 products called "perlane" and "restylane" even though they are the same ingredients according to the website?  i want to get fuller lips and hide wrinkles.  Which injection, restylane or perlane, do I ask for?

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June 26, 2016

Answer: Perlane and Restylane are similar products with important differences.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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June 26, 2016

Answer: Perlane and Restylane are similar products with important differences.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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January 29, 2019

Answer: Perlane vs Restylane

Matthew Richardson, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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January 29, 2019

Answer: Perlane vs Restylane

Matthew Richardson, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 28, 2016

Answer: Restylane v Restylane lyft (formerly perlane)

Melissa Chiang, MD, FAADDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 28, 2016

Answer: Restylane v Restylane lyft (formerly perlane)

Melissa Chiang, MD, FAADDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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June 26, 2015

Answer: Both yield excellent results!

Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 26, 2015

Answer: Both yield excellent results!

Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 24, 2014

Answer: Perlane Vs. Restylane

George Volpe, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 24, 2014

Answer: Perlane Vs. Restylane

George Volpe, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 5, 2013

Answer: Restylane vs. Perlane in Los Angeles

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 5, 2013

Answer: Restylane vs. Perlane in Los Angeles

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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