Is Restylane Lyft better than Restylane for nose to mouth lines and lines on corners of the mouth?

Once upon a time, over fifteen years ago, all physician injectors had in the way of hyaluronic acid-based fillers were Restylane & Juvederm, and they were used for everything from chasing fine lines and wrinkles to filling deep folds and recontouing the face. Today, fortunately, we have a whole variety of injectable products designed for specific purposes and specific locations, and it is the job and responsibility of every experienced injector to know where and how to use them. No patient should have to tell his/her injector what to use, where to use it and how much to inject. Without at least photos, it is not even possible to tell you whether in fact you need filler injections directly into your smile lines or whether you would profit more from the use of a robust volumizing filler, such as Juvederm Voluma XC, or a more lifting filler, such as Restylane Lyft to the cheeks, which often secondarily improves the smile lines without even needing to inject them directly. You would be wise to make certain that you are consulting with an experienced board certified aesthetic physician and insist upon seeing his/her before and after photos before agreeing to proceed. Best of luck.

​Fillers such as Restylane Silk, Belotero, or Juvederm can work well to treat lines around the mouth, but the best first option is laser resurfacing or deep peels to induce collagen production. Superficial radiofrequency devices and microneedling can help as well and are less invasive. I suggest going to an experienced cosmetic dermatologist with expertise in lasers and fillers. Best, Dr. Emer​

It is difficult to say what might be best for you without seeing a few photos at least. I can tell you that if you are working with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon with extensive experience in dermal fillers, you can rest assured your doctor will know the best filler for you. The specific product can vary based on the severity of your aging symptoms and the precise results you hope to achieve. Make sure you are working with a qualified provider and you should see a good result. 

My filler preference for the NLF's and around the mouth is Restylane Refyne or Defyne (depending on the thickness of the patients skin).These 2 filler choices both have what is called expression technology so it is made to be placed in areas of movement as to not cause lumps and bumps. I think if Restylane Lyft is used in that area, you could potentially run into issues of lumps. Depending on how much filler was placed in 1 setting, it could be that you just need more filler to achieve the desired result you are looking for. Keep in mind 1 full 1cc syringe is 1/5 of a teaspoon. I would follow up with your original provider and discuss your options for further improvement. 

This all depends on what you are expecting from fillers. Fillers will soften the nasolabial folds so you will still see the line. Lyft will fill lines better but its a thicker product  that could feel lumpy around the nasolabial folds. 

All restylane-family of fillers, including Restylane-L, Restylane Lyft, Refyne and Defyne are hyaluronic acid fillers that are mostly the same ingredients. They differ in the way the HA molecules are linked and embedded within the gel carrier, therefore they have different physical properties.  Restylane Lyft has one of the highest stiffness-factors of all HA fillers, and therefore is great for giving structure, for example overlying the cheekbones. Conversely, it is not a great choice for the soft wrinkles near the corners of the mouth, where placement there can cause lumps. If injected in tiny volumes, lumps will not occur, however in common practice, Lyft is not the best choice for the corners of the mouth. Instead, Refyne or Restylane-L (the original) are preferable.  Best! 

I prefer Restylane Refyne or Restylane Defyne when treating laugh lines. I use Restylane or Restylane Refyne for the lips and Restylane or Restylane Lyft for the nose. I'm not sure how much filler was used in your case, but it possible the the amount was not adequate for all the areas treated.

If you have deep nasolabial folds, then Restylane lyft is a great product. On the other hand if you have a very fine line in the nasolabial region, then Restylane silk or Juvederm will make an excellent choice. Good luck from New York City

It really is not impossible to comment on the efficacy of a product without seeing photos and understanding the volume which was used.  All the noted products are excellent.  I prefer Restylane to Juvederm in the lifts and nasolabial creases.