The Difference Between Botox, Restylane and Juvederm

In the cosmetic world, injectables are one of the most popular non-surgical procedures that patients go for to help restore or maintain a youthful appearance. While there are a number of different types of injectables in the market today, here are some of the key problem areas they like to tackle:

Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Many people start to see the effects of aging as soon as they notice the fine lines and wrinkles appear on their skin. This is very common as we start to age because of the natural breakdown of elastin and collagen in the skin. Injectables are used to reduce muscle contractions responsible for those lines and fill in space for a smoother appearance.

Aging Hands
Much like the face, one of the biggest physical indicators of aging are aging hands. To help give them a boost, fillers can give your hands a youthful appearance by replacing the volume once the fat layer has diminished.

Volume Loss
One of the key characteristics of a “baby face” is the plump and volume of it. As we age, we naturally lose that volume because of the natural loss of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid — three key components that make your skin looking plump and youthful. To help turn the hands of time, fillers can be applied to temporarily restore volume on your face, helping shave off years of aging.

Under Eye Bags
Whether it’s genetic or simply years of late nights and poor sleep, under eye bags can add years onto your face. To help minimize the severity of them, injectable fillers can help restore lost volume underneath the eyes and reduce the look of severe eye bags.

Excessive Sweating
Besides anti-aging benefits, injectables can also help with nonconventional issues like excessive sweating. Botox is often used for this treatment which works by blocking the signals sent from the nerves to the sweat glands and prevents the production of sweat.

Non-Surgical Nose Reshaping
Getting a rhinoplasty isn’t the best option for everyone, especially when the changes you want to see aren’t that major. Thankfully the non-surgical route can help reshape the nose using fillers to create more symmetry and reduce minor imperfections.

Fat Reduction
Contrary to popular belief, the “double chin” isn’t just a product of poor food and lifestyle choices but can actually be hereditary. Some injectables like the Belkyra have an ability to quickly dissolve fat cells under the chin for a firmer look, without the hassle of going under the knife.

What’s The Difference Between Botox, Restylane and Juvederm?
Now that we know what the common uses are for injectables, we can go through some of their most popular treatments — Botox, Restylane and Juvederm. Depending on what you want to be done to your face and what results you’re looking for, we help breakdown some of their key differences to help you figure out which treatment is right for you.

Botox

What is Botox?
Botox the most popular cosmetic enhancement in the world, and rightfully so! The formula works at relaxing the muscles responsible for causing pesky fine lines and furrows around the face.

What are the benefits of Botox?
Botox has built a global reputation for delivering quick and satisfying results. The procedure is essentially painless and can be done in a few minutes with next to no downtime. Because it relaxes certain muscles in the face, Botox helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, frown lines, and laugh lines.

How long do the results of Botox last?
Results can last anywhere between 3-4 months. Depending on where the Botox is used, that’s when we’d recommend patients come back in to get additional work done to help maintain their results.

Juvederm

What is Juvederm?
Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid based facial filler that has the ability to instantly smooth out wrinkles, hydrate the skin, and restore any lost volume in the face. If you’re looking for more dramatic results, might be better for you as its formula is much stronger and designed to target deeper lines in the face.

What are the benefits of Juvederm?
The effects are much more long-lasting, with results lasting up to two years! The short term effects of smoother skin are almost immediate, but the formula also has long term benefits as well. The hyaluronic acid in the formula works as an anti-aging fighter by hydrating skin. Over time your body’s natural collagen will be stimulated where the Juvederm was injected which will help you look younger for a longer period of time.

In addition to its anti-aging benefits, Juvederm is also a versatile product that’s used in a number of other procedures including non-surgical rhinoplasty. It helps improve the appearance of the nose by smoothing out minor bumps and reducing the appearance of other minor imperfections you may feel self-conscious about.

How long do the results of Juvederm last?
Results last for about two years, which makes Juvederm a popular option for those who want long-lasting results without having to constantly go back to their clinic for follow up appointments.

Restylane

What is Restylane?
Much like Juvederm, Restylane is also a hyaluronic acid based filler that’s used to gently restore fullness to the skin to help give back it’s youthful glow again.

What are the benefits of Restylane?
Restylane has similar anti-aging benefits as Juvederm. It’s most commonly used to fill wrinkles and lips, as well as give cheeks a fuller appearance.

How long do the results of Restylane last?
The results of Restylane greatly depend on how deep the filler penetrates into the layers of skin. Your surgeon will give you a better idea of how long the results will last given the location of the injection sites and where you’re getting the procedure done.

What’s The Difference Between Juvederm and Restylane?
Because their beneficial properties are so similar, patients often get these fillers confused. Their main difference has to do with consistency. Juvederm has a natural, gel-like consistency while Restylane feels a bit more granular which is ideal for helping smooth out deeper lines.

To figure out which filler is the best for you, book a consultation with McLean Clinic today. Your dreams of achieving smooth, flawless skin are closer than you think!