Juvederm

Soft Lift is a non surgical approach combining the use of Botox and Juvederm to regain a youthful and fresh appearance. As we age, we lose volume in cheeks, temples, and the lower face which causes folds, lines, and wrinkles. Soft Lift utilizes Botox and Juvederm (dermal filler) to replace the loss of volume and […]

What are Restylane and Juvederm?

Restylane (Medicis) and Juvederm (Allergan) are sterile gels consisting of non-animal, cross-linked, hyaluronic acid

(HA) and make in a laboratory. HA is a natural sugar found in skin. They contain no human or animal

DNA and have the best safety profile of all the fillers currently on the market. These products are

FDA approved for use in the nasolabial fold and use “off-label” in other areas.

It causes less puffiness for the first few days after a treatment.  In my opinion, it is also slightly smoother.

What are Perlane and Juvederm Ultra Plus?

These are still cross-linked hyaluronic acids but are more dense (thicker) and with a higher molecular weight.

Perlane make by the company that makes Restylane. They are better for injecting into areas where a denser filler

need like a deeper nasolabial fold, or for volume in the cheeks.