Both Restylane® and Juvéderm™ injectable gels are dermal fillers designed to temporarily add volume to facial tissue and restore a smoother appearance to the face. Both Restylane® and Juvéderm™ come in both high and low concentrations of hyaluronic acid. Lower concentrations are for treating fine or medium lines in the face – specifically the lines from your nose to the corner of your mouth. Higher concentrations of Juvéderm™ and Perlane® (the higher dose/larger gel particle brand of Restylane®) are used for treating deep wrinkles and skin folds in the same area.
Similarities
Both are made of hyaluronic acid, are FDA approved, and offer long-lasting, safe, and natural looking results. Both are effective at smoothing wrinkles and adding volume to the lower facial area, both are minimally-invasive, and recovery time with both is little to none. It typically takes two to three days for the swelling to subside after either a Restylane® or a Juvéderm™ treatment.
Differences
And although Restylane® and Juvéderm™ share many benefits, there are differences as well. Let’s start with response time. Juvéderm™ reports that results can be seen instantly while Restylane® results won’t be fully evident for about a week. As for results, Juvéderm™ typically lasts up to one year and Restylane® results can last for up to six months.
Restylane® has been in use for longer than Juvéderm™ so it has a longer track record for safety. Restylane’s® makers claim it is the world's most used, most studied dermal filler and it has been used in over 70 countries and in more than 1.4 million treatments in the U.S.
At the end of the day it really comes down to personal preference. Both products have outstanding results, so no matter which you choose you should be happy with the outcome.
We encourage you to schedule your free consultation with Dr. Cain today to discuss the pros and cons for both Restylane® and Juvéderm® and decide which is best for you.
