Why was 1cc of Restylane Defyne used for my chin filling augmentation? (photos)

The reason why your  provider used Defyne versus Lyft is individual to each injector.  Lyft is most commonly used in that area but as I see your pictures, your results are terrific and that is the most important factor.   They are both wonderful fillers

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. Defyne is thick enough that it can lead to a nice improvement in jawline/chin contour but for a longer duration of results I do tend to recommend Lyft.  Unfortunately without knowing the full details of what you discussed with your injector it is impossible to know why they used Defyne.  

Dear sdlme,Thank you for your question. It is difficult to make an accurate assessment and recommendations based on photographs alone. Restylane Defyne is a newer product of Restylane and is a very reasonable filler option for chin augmentation, given that it is a denser filler. We use Defyne often in our practice for enhancing the chin and jawline. It varies by patient how long a certain filler may last and less mobile areas such as cheeks, jaw, and chin tend to hold the filler longer compared to more mobile areas such as the lips. If you have any other questions or concerns, we recommend you follow-up with your provider and seek re-evaluation if needed. 

There are several different fillers in the Restylane family, with Restylane Lyft and Restylane Defyne  being the thicker and heavier products that give more volume and lift per cc of filler. Both are excellent in the chin area, and there is no wrong filler choice here.  Each injector chooses which filler to use based on your anatomy, the way your muscles move, how much volume loss you have ,and what they feel is right for you.  If you have very active muscles when you smile (and form funny little lines when you wiggle your chin) then Defyne is a fabulous choice because it tends to be more flexible and will bunch less with muscle movement in this  area.  I also find it tends to swell less than some other fillers in this  area, so you see your end results more quickly. I love it in the chin and mouth area, but I use a lot of Lyft as well, especially when I need a lot more  volume in older patients.
You got a fantastic result. Stick with your doctor and trust they will choose the right product for you. This is art, not one size fits all.
All the best,
Dr. Lisa

You look like you had a nice result from your injections and in my opinion your main concern should be your aesthetic outcome, which you seem very pleased with! There are many choices for dermal fillers on the market and every injector may have different preferences in what they prefer to inject depending on the treatment area and patient type. I can't speak to the rationale of why your injector may have used one filler over another as I don't know what their thought process was in the decision. Restylane Defyne has proved to be a very versatile filler that the injectors in my clinic really enjoy using. I think many consumers are too focused on the particular brand of dermal filler rather than the ultimate outcome of their treatment. Well trained and experienced injectors should tailor their treatment to each individual patient's needs and goals, using whatever product they feel will give the best result.