Restylane vs Juvéderm: Which Filler is Right for You?
If fine lines and wrinkles bring you down, you’re in luck! Several products are on the market that address these issues.
Botox has the best name recognition, but we love the long-lasting results of a new class of injectables. Restylane and Juvéderm work with your body’s own chemical makeup to fill out the face. Instead of repeat treatments every few months like Botox, hyaluronic acid injections can last up to a year!
Like any product, there are questions about which is best for you. Knowing the difference between Restylane and Juvéderm makes you an informed consumer.
The right product helps you achieve your beauty goals. Don’t settle for less than your best!
What are Restylane fillers designed to do?
In younger skin, hyaluronic acid keeps things smooth and supple. As we age, the presence of this vital chemical lessens, and we see the results. Smile lines used to be the sign of a life well lived. But with injectable options, you don’t have to wear your life on your face!
Anti-aging Restylane fillers
Replacing hyaluronic acid in your skin has the benefit of reversing time. You’re likely to see immediate results you’ll love! For areas in the lower part of the face, this injectable gel fills in gaps around the nasolabial folds. It encourages your skin to hold on to moisture and retain the effects long term.
Lip enhancing Restylane fillers
Prolonged exposure to UV rays ages your face fast. Lip lines are one of the first signs that you’re a good candidate for Restylane. Targeted injections of the gel quickly reverse years of damage. The lines around your lips will fill in and enhance your face’s natural beauty.
Restylane is a safe and effective way to melt away the years on your face. It’s also a fast and long-lasting treatment. For some people, the effects even last longer than a year!
What do Juvéderm’s fillers target?
Juvéderm’s makers used the same base formula for their treatment with a few subtle changes. Over a year of study, they dialed in their gel’s texture for a smoother, gentler texture. For fine lines and wrinkles, it’s a better fit than Restylane.
One of the benefits of their product is that it stimulates collagen and elastin production. These proteins support a youthful, wrinkle-free complexion. And, unlike Restylane, Juvéderm is approved for use around the eyes. For consumers wanting a full-face treatment, Juvéderm’s formula is best!
Of particular note, any of the Juvéderm family of fillers with XC in the name come preloaded with the painkiller lidocaine. It makes the whole treatment process nearly painless!
Juvéderm XC
Juvéderm XC is the original formula that is perfect for deep folds and wrinkles. Especially in areas like the marionette folds (from the corners of the mouth downward), this FDA-approved injectable performs! Adding volume to these areas makes deeper lines disappear with natural-looking results.
Juvéderm Ultra XC
This product is a much thicker formulation of the classic Juvéderm filler. Designed for injection deep under the tissue, it fills in nasolabial folds. You’ll see immediate results that last and last.
Juvéderm Volbella XC
Explicitly formulated as a lip filler, doctors use Juvéderm Volbella XC for lip augmentation. It plumps the lips and removes lines around the mouth for up to a year. The crystal clear gel also includes lidocaine to increase comfort during the delicate procedure. An added benefit is that practitioners may also use this formulation around the eyes!
Juvéderm Voluma XC
Cheekbones have long been a sign of beauty. Juvéderm Voluma XC is injected into the cheekbone area to add volume resulting in a smoother contour. This product may also be used in the chin to fill out a saggy profile.
Comparing treatment areas for Restylane and Juvéderm
Individual practitioners have their preferences for these two products. Both have formulations that support your beauty goals. The differences may be hard to detect in every face. We’ll help you find the right product for you!
Restylane vs. Juvéderm for nasolabial folds
The nasolabial folds, or smile lines, are deeply rooted in the face. Thicker gels work better for these areas. Restylane shines in areas of the face that move, Juvéderm more for deep tissue work. In the nasolabial folds, Juvéderm produces powerful results.
Partially because of the hydrophilic nature of the formula, you’ll experience more swelling after an injection. Because of this, it works exceptionally well in this area.
Restylane vs. Juvéderm for cheeks
Juvéderm is the consistent choice of practitioners for cheeks, if only for its longer-lasting effects. Both products act similarly, but with Juvéderm, you’ll notice immediate plumping. And with results that last up to a year, it requires less maintenance than Restylane.
Restylane vs. Juvéderm for lip enhancement
Choosing between lip fillers depends on your goals. If you want to see more natural results that improve hydration, Restylane Kysse works wonders. However, if you’re looking for more dramatic lip augmentation, Juvéderm’s formulas stand out among the crowd.
As with any treatment, your practitioner will consult with you to select the right product. Sometimes, you can work with a mix of products to achieve your goals.
Emergency Fix consults with you to provide the best filler for your concerns
At Emergency Fix, we’re confident that our experience will serve you well. And, as a board-certified physician, Dr. Tonya knows her stuff!
In choosing the right products for your face, we’re investing in your future. Whether we use Restylane or Juvéderm for your treatment, you’ll love the results! Some cases even involve Botox alongside these fillers for optimal youthfulness.
Book your consultation with Emergency Fix and see what wonders we can work for you!