Can I Get Restylane if I Already Have Juvederm?

Restylane and Juvéderm are both naturally occurring in the skin and are made of hyaluronic acid. Because they are the same thing it is safe to inject both products. However, each filler is best designated for different conditions. I favor Restylane for fine lines and wrinkles because it is a smoother hyaluronic acid that stays in place and fills the lines elegantly. Juvéderm is better indicated for plumping rather than filling some people prefer Juvéderm for lips since the desired effect is to plump rather than fill.

Yes, you can combine fillers in the same area. There are no contraindications to using different HA's such as Restylane and Juvederm together.

Hi AL Gal.  We routinely combine different types of fillers, but more often than not t's the new R&R, Restylane and Radiesse.  

As long as the patient has no issue with the way the original injections look, we are happy to use Restylane after Juvederm.  Our only concern would be if we are asked to "fix" something from another injector and either do not know the product used or the patient is involved in a current dispute.

It is safe to combine wrinkle fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm. I routinely combine fillers such as Radiesse and Juvederm depending on the goal. Combining is safe as long as the person injecting your face is a board certified physician such a Plastic surgeon or a Dermatologist.

Restylane and Juvederm are both hyaluronic acid, just manufactured by different companies (Medicis and Allergan, respectively).  Restylane was FDA approved in 2003, Juvederm was FDA approved in 2006.  There is no reason why you cannot switch from one to the other.  The products may last different amounts of time once injected, however this can also be influenced by the skill / technique of the injector, the locations being treated and variability from patient to patient.

Good luck.

My response to your question/post does not represent formal medical advice or constitute a doctor patient relationship. You should continue to follow-up with your plastic surgeon in order to receive a formal evaluation and maintain your doctor patient relationship.

Both Restylane and Juvederm are hyaluronic acid (HA) based fillers, so though there are some differences they should not be incompatible. The question really is why switch in the same area? One thing I definitely do not recommend is using an HA filler with a different type in the same area.

There are absolutely no incompatibility issues with these two products.  Mixing them is just not a problem.

Combining these two fillers is very safe and a common practice. I have not seen any complications from these two fillers. Best of luck to you and I hope you are able to see the results you are wanting!

 

There is no problem combining fillers. The only downside is if you have a problem after the procedure it may be difficult to determine which filler caused the problem. I only occasionally use different fillers in the exact same area. It is more likely that I will use different fillers for different areas of the face based on the goals of the treatment. Proper protocol and cleaning the skin with antibacterial soap is essential for any filler but most especially when several fillers are used.

There should be no incompatibility issues using both of these hyaluronic acid fillers.  I rarely use both at the same time, but if you have had one you can certainly get the same area injected with the other next time you have a treatment.  One practical reason to favor one over the other is if there is a promotion that nets you a rebate or lower cost.  Bottom line - both are very effective fillers.