The Dermal Filler Face-Off: Juvederm Vs Restylane

Dermal fillers are one of the most popular ways to enhance your appearance and maintain a youthful look without surgery. Fillers such as Restylane and Juvedermare non-invasive dermal fillers, and both are popular choices today. But which is a better option for lip injections in Los Angeles? Here’s what you need to know about bothdermal fillers:

Main Ingredient

BothJuvederm and Restylane are both made from hyaluronic acid (HA). HA is a natural substance in the skin that helps increase volume by increasing water absorption and therefore, helps skin retain softness, moisture, fullness and elasticity.

Common Uses

Juvederm have specific formulations for different areas of the face used to either lift cheeks, smooth parentheses lines or plump lips. Restylane, on the other hand, is commonly used to add volume, fullness to the skin for facial wrinkles and folds correction and can also be used for lip enhancement. If you’re looking for a fuller effect in your lip injections in Los Angeles, Juvederm may be the better choice. Juvederm Ultra XC is used to add a little volume in the lips while Juvederm Ultra Plus XC is used if you want that fuller lip look. Every lip is different so it is important to communicate the outcome you are looking for with your provider.

How long do results last?

Both dermal fillers can last from six months up to a year on average but the longevity may be shorter or longer in some patients. Juvederm has a higher percentage of cross-linked hyaluronic acid, making it longer lasting for some patients.

Flawless Skin Center is here to help you get the lips you want. Contact us at 818-848-2288 (Burbank) 818-465-3060 (Sherman Oak) to learn more about dermal fillers or make an appointment online now.