Facial Injections: Info, Prices, Photos, Reviews, Q&A

Juvederm and Restylane are similar, but not identical

Juvederm seems to last a bit longer, but you do end up paying a bit more too. Otherwise, many doctors use them the same things with equal success. (Armando Soto, MD, FACS, Orlando Plastic Surgeon)

Juvederm seems smoother and causes less redness than Restylane

Juvederm and Restylane are hyaluronic-acid-based injectable fillers which can be used to fill in and improve the appearance of deep folds, lines and wrinkles of the face, add fullness to the lips, and contour facial features like the chin and cheeks.

Over the past 4 years as both Juvederm and Restylane have become available most patients prefer Juvederm. They state that it lasts longer and is a softer product. (Jeffrey Zwiren, MD, Atlanta Plastic Surgeon)

51 Year Old Woman Treated With Juvederm By Dr Craig R. Dufresne, MD, Chevy Chase Plastic Surgeon

Elevess has now replaced both Juvederm and Restylane

Juvederm does last longer and seems to cause a smoother effect than Restylane. Now Elevess has arrived and has replaced Juvederm and Restylane both . Elevess is reported to be more cross linked and therefore should last longer than either one.

Also it is a 1cc syringe whereas Juvederm is 0.8 cc. The major difference may be the fact that Elevess has lidocaine mixed in it which should cause less pain on injecting the material. It runs about $550 per syringe which is the same price to patients as the Juvederm and Restylane is currently. (David Hansen, MD, Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon)

Juvederm vs Restylane – They are roughly equivalent

The jury is still out, but it is possible that Juvederm does, in fact, last a few months longer than Restylane in some, not all, patients. I have seen the reverse as well. I am in the midst of a one year test checking the longevity of Restylane vs.

COMPARING DERMAL FILLERS

Juvederm. In general, they are roughly equivalent when you ask most physicians who perform filler injections. An an update to the above, upon the completion of my study, I have found that the Juvederm and Restylane last an equivalent duration. (Ronald Shelton, MD, Manhattan Dermatologic Surgeon)

Both products are very good for filling in lines, wrinkles and plumping lips. Juvederm and Restylane both last about 8-10 month (up to a year) and is injector-dependent with regard to how long it will last.

Proper placement is critical so go to an experienced provider. (Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD, Bay Area Dermatologist)

In my practice I have seen Juvederm outlasting Restylane by several months-I prefer to use Juvederm as it is more malleable and lasts longer-The results are overall better. (Edward J. Bednar, MD, Charlotte Plastic Surgeon)

Dermal Fillers Can Instantly Reduce Many Common Aging

These two products are essentially made of the same material – hyaluronic acid which is a naturally occurring substance in your body. My preference is Juvederm because I feel the product is smoother. I also like to pay a little more to get the Juvederm that has lidocaine in it for patient comfort. (Catherine Huang-Begovic, MD, FACS, Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon)

I use juvederm and its different types almost exclusively in my practice. I have not used restylane now for two years. The results are not long lasting enough to justify the effort or the cost.

Anything I can do with restylane I can do with Juvederm and get a longer lasting result. I also have had no skin problems or complications with Juvederm and highly reccommend it (Richard Galitz, MD, FACS, Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon)

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Juvederm lasts longer than Restalyne

Juvederm and Restalyne, are both hyaluronic acid fillers, but Juvederm has stronger “cross-linking” that delays it’s absorbtion in the body. (Debra Irizarry, MD, Crestone Plastic Surgeon)

The battle of the Fillers: Juvederm vs Restylane

I love all of these products: Juvederm Ultra, Juvederm UltraPlus, Restylane and Perlane ( all now contain the numbing agent Lidocaine). I use all four on a daily basis, sometimes in the same patient. There are subtle differences that determine my preferences on any individual depending on what I am treating and the patient’s skin.

Sure, I could do a very good job if there was only one filler available but I love being able to finesse my results with a variety of choices. (Susan Van Dyke, MD, Paradise Valley Dermatologic Surgeon)

Dr Alan B. Brackup, MD, FACS, Philadelphia Oculoplastic Surgeon – 51 Year Old Woman Treated With Restylane

Juvederm and Restylane have many similarities

uvederm and Restylane have many similarities. Juvederm may be slightly more “silky” and hence better for the lip area. The staying power, safety profile, and applications of these fillers are fairly comparable. (Anil R. Shah, MD, Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Juvederm vs. Restylane, for the most part “6 or a half dozen”

Juvederm and Restylane produce great and nearly identical results in most situations.

The only place I have a very specific preference is in the lower eyelids where I only use Restylane. Both products are nearly identical chemically, in their appearance, in cost, and in injection technique. (Louis W. Apostolakis, MD, Austin Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Subtle differences between Juvederm and Restylane

Hard numbers about how long one HA product lasts vs another are hard to come by, and head to head studies are nonexistent. How long they last depends on where they are injected, and perhaps on the skill of the injector.

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I use both Juvederm and Restylane, and the recommendation is individualized for each patient. (Richard Baxter, MD, Seattle Plastic Surgeon)

Both are good products, but I find Juvederm to be a bit softer and longer lasting. Unless a patient has a preference, it is my most recommended filler. Discuss the benefits of each with your doctor. (Dean Fardo, MD, Atlanta Plastic Surgeon)

the best one is the one your doctor feels most comfortable using. In other words, they are very similar but have properties unique to each other that become “user” dependent.

I would suggest posing the following question to your dermatologist or plastic surgeon: “For my skin and based on your experience, what is better for me, Restylane or Juvederm?” versus telling him what you think might be better.

Doctor Grant Stevens, MD, Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon – Restylane

Your practitioner will recommend what he is best at and most comfortable with and what he feels you will do the best with…that is the answer you are looking for. (Steven Hacker, MD, West Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon)

Juvederm better for lip augmentation

My patients prefer Juvederm for lip augementation. It provides more natural looking fullness in the body of the lip and last longer. Restylane elevates nicely perioral lines, but for volume enhancement, it lasts only up to 2 months. (Nicole Schrader, MD, FACS, Princeton Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Restylane vs Juvederm? Too early to say

Juvederm and Restylane are both hyaluronic acid fillers. Juvederm is more recent than Restylane. So far both Juvederm and Restylane seem to go head-to-head. However, since Juvederm is very new, it is hard to definitely draw a conclusion. (Payman Simoni, MD, Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Is Juvederm better than Restylane

In skilled, experienced hands, Juvederm and Restylane are both extremely effective in filling and smoothing out facial lines and wrinkles. However, Juvederm claims to last longer. (Fred Suess, MD (retired), San Francisco Plastic Surgeon)

Juvederm vs. Restylane? It really depends

A good injector knows the individual advantages and disadvantages of each product and rarely uses a single injectable for every application. While many injectors feel that Juvederm is smoother and less lumpy than Restylane, they also recognize that the inherent stiffness of Restylane may prove helpful in achieving static strength.

While I use more Juvederm than Restylane currently, I am not pragmatic in my choices and individualize each treatment to a specific patient. (Gregory A. Buford, MD, FACS, Denver Plastic Surgeon)

Juvederm is smoother; Restylane is Bigger

We love Juvederm and Restylane. It is most important to know what look you want and where you are using it. Both come in two varieties: Perlane and Juvederm Ultra Plus. (Charles Perry, MD, Sacramento Plastic Surgeon)