What Are Good Restylane Alternatives?

There are many fillers similar to Restylane which contain the chemical hyaluronic acid- Perlane and Juvederm to name a few.  These fillers are indicated to restore volume in the lips, under the eyes, and the nasolabial folds.  They can last anywhere from 4 months to a year. 

Another good choice for a filler is Radiesse. This is a different chemical than the above fillers and is best used for the nasolabial folds and to restore volume in the cheek.  It is not recommended for use under the eyes or in the lips.  It can last up to one year.

Please consult with an experienced injector, such as a plastic surgeon or dermatologist, prior to using these products.

Best wishes,

Dr. Bruno

Some good alternative fillers to Restylane are Perlane, Juvederm Ultra or Juvederm Ultra Plus, and Radiesse and if depends on what goals you are trying to acheive with filler. I would only inject the lips and tear toughs with Juvederm Ultra or Reatylane.

Restylane is just one of many fillers available.  An experienced doctor will always have more than one choice for a filler.  Different areas of the face require different characteristics for a filler.  Restylane is one of many hyaluronic acid products.  In our practice we advise our patients on an optimal filler, depending on the desired result.  Make sure your doctor can explain to you his choice in filler.

Restylane is an excellent hyaluronic acid product.  In Canada, they have recently introduced the restylane and perlane (thicker version of restylane, longer-lasting) mixed with a small amount of local anesthetic.  This makes the procedures less traumatic to our patients and minimize any larger bruising seen with the traditional dental blocks.  Juvederm is an excellent alternative, which also comes mixed with local anesthetic, and is available in Toronto Canada.

The real question to ask is "what are your goals with fillers?".  Restylane is a hyaluronic acid (HA) filler which is very appropriate for lip augmentation and perioral line filling.  Juvederm is another HA filler which works very well for this purpose.  If your concerns relate to Nasolabial folds and/or facial volume, a more durable filler/volumizer like Radiesse or Sculptra should be considered.

Restylane is a very versatile product, and because it is made of a natural material called hyaluronic acid (HA) it is well-tolerated. it works well for lips, nasolabial lines, and other areas around the face. For deeper volume, such as the cheeks, Perlane may be preferable, and some like Perlane in the lips. Very similar products are Juvederm Ultra (like Restylane) and Ultra Plus (like Perlane.) Radiesse is best for deeper volume in my opinion and should not be used in lips. Unlike the HA products, Radiesse cannot be dissolved with enzyme injection. Fat is a very good option for cheeks and "tear troughs" and may be permanent.

Not all fillers are created equal, neither do the skill sets of your physician injectors or their comfort level with a particular filler. The injection techniques can be subtlely difference for hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane or Juvederm vs. Radiesse vs. Evolence vs. Sculptra. Review your goals with your board-certified dermatologist and plastic surgeon and do not ask him or her to inject something in an area that he or she is not comfortable with.

If you want to look at alternatives that are very similar to Restylane, which is hyaluronic acid based product, then you should consider Juvederm and Perlane. The longer lasting filler products such as Radiesse do not have the same makeup and so also come with some additional risks (they cannot be reversed quickly or easily).

There are a number of excellent dermal fillers. The choice of dermal filler as an alternative to restylane depends on the area to be treated, the degree of correction needed, and the risks and benefits of a given dermal filler for the objective.  Juvederm is the closest competitor to restylane as both are hyaluronic acids.

Restylane is an excellent and reliable filler, as are Perlane, Juvederm Ultra, and Juvederm Ultra Plus. All of these are HIGHLY DEPENDENT on the skill and cosmetic finesse of the physician providing the treatment. I wonder why you are seeking an alternative for Restylane. If you feel you had a bad result with Restylane, you may have been improperly treated. If this is the case, the same person who gave you the bad Restylane result may possibly give you an equally bad result with an alternative filler, so proceed carefully.