The main difference between Juvéderm and Restylane lies in their texture. Restylane is more granular, while Juvéderm is softer. When it comes to price, Juvederm may be a little more expensive than Restylane due to its higher concentration of hyaluronic acid. However, you may not need as many Juvederm injections to achieve your desired results, which could end up being more cost-effective.
Both Juvederm and Restylane are dermal fillers designed to address the same issues. The main difference between them is their texture or consistency. Juvederm is a softer gel, while Restylane is more granular. Juvéderm is owned and manufactured by Allergan, while Restylane belongs to Galderma.
Both fillers contain hyaluronic acid, a skin plumping compound naturally produced by the body, but which depletes with age. Juvéderm is known as a “smooth dermal filler”. Unlike Restylane, it doesn't stay in one place or leave bumps. Instead, it spreads and moves after the injection.
This makes Juvederm ideal for smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, but less suitable for filling in sunken or hollow areas. The Juvederm and Restylane procedures are non-surgical and minimally invasive; the filler is given through a series of injections with an ultrafine needle. Some patients find that the results of their Juvederm injections tend to last longer than the results of Restylane injections (9 months vs. 6 months).
Overall, there aren't too many differences between Juvederm and Restylane; in fact, many offices treat them as interchangeable, as both fillers use hyaluronic acid gel to add volume at the injection site.
