Dermal fillers are gel-like substances that doctors and other practitioners inject under your skin. The procedure can help you get rid of wrinkles and folds and help you look younger and feel better about yourself.
The face and hands are popular sites for dermal fillers, but you can also get them for your lips and the skin above your lips. Restylane Kysse and Juvederm Ultra are two popular options among lip fillers. Read on to learn more about them before making a choice.
What Is Restylane Kysse?
Restylane Kysse is a clear dermal filler made primarily from hyaluronic acid (HA). HA naturally occurs in your body, and it breaks down over time. The HA used in fillers lasts longer than the HA your body produces.1
To make Restylane Kysse last longer, the manufacturer added an ingredient called BDDE to help the HA bind together and form a strong network. It also contains lidocaine to help reduce pain during injections.
Restylane Kysse can make your lips look fuller and help smooth wrinkles above the mouth called perioral lines.
What Is Juvederm Ultra?
Juvederm makes several types of dermal fillers, with Ultra XC specifically for the lips and lip lines.2 It contains hyaluronic acid, water, and lidocaine (the addition of lidocaine is why the company added XC to the name). The water combines with the HA to turn it into a gel-like substance that makes your lips look fuller.
As with Restylane Kysse, you can use Juvederm Ultra to treat the lines above your mouth or plump thin lips.
How Do Restylane Kysse and Juvederm Ultra Compare?
Restylane Kysse and Juvederm Ultra are indicated for plumping your lips and filling in the fine lines above your lips. It would be best to consider how they compare across several factors to decide between them.3
Cost
Restylane injections cost between $300 and $650 per injection. The average Juvederm Ultra lip treatment costs about $600 per injection. Neither has any costs related to downtime. You can go about your regular activities right after your injections. Insurance doesn’t cover lip fillers, so you must pay for them yourself.
The actual cost of your injections will vary based on factors other than the injections themselves. Your geographic area, the training and experience of the person doing your injections, and costs associated with the facility where you have your injections done can add to your bill. Ask about the total cost for injections if cost is a factor for you.
Results
Restylane injections take a few days before you see results, lasting around a year. You can see the results of Juvederm fillers immediately, and they also last for about one year.
You will need continued injections of either filler to maintain your new look once your body starts absorbing your initial injections.
Procedure
Restylane Kysse and Juvederm Ultra involve injections into your lips or the area above your lips. In both cases, the lidocaine in the injections should help with the pain.
Consistency
The consistency of the two fillers is different, which may impact how they settle into your skin.4 Restylane Kysse has a grainier texture because of the company’s process to crosslink the hyaluronic acid. Juvederm Ultra has a more gel-like consistency.
Key Takeaways and Tips for Making Your Choice
A side-by-side comparison of Restylane Kysse and Juvederm Ultra shows the main difference between the two to be the consistency of the products. Both companies say their products are superior, and celebrities and other people who use lip fillers may claim that one or the other is better. Make your decision based on what’s best for you.
Talk to Your Injector
The best approach is to talk to the doctor or specialist who will do your injections. Their experience with patients with similar lips and other features can help you decide. Explain exactly what outcome you want so they can tell you which products or procedures are best for you.
If they tell you that you will not get the results you are looking for, listen to them.5 An honest doctor or injection specialist will tell you if you are making a wrong decision and might recommend against a dermal filler altogether.
Understand the Benefits and Limitations of Each Procedure
You can use lip fillers to add volume to your lips, correct their shape, or smooth wrinkles around your mouth. They can help boost your confidence and your body image. But they aren’t permanent, and there is no guarantee that you will be happy with the results. Make sure one of the things you talk about with your doctor is how much filler to have injected. Too much will not result in a natural look, and too little will not provide the results you’re looking for.
Know Your Goals and Set Realistic Expectations
Before you decide on any dermal filler, ask yourself why you want to change your lips.6 Attempts to look like celebrities don’t work because you have a different face than theirs.
You should ensure you get lip fillers to make yourself happy, not to meet someone else’s expectations. If you are doing it yourself, there is nothing wrong with wanting fuller lips.
Learn More About Restylane, Juvederm, and Other Dermal Fillers
To learn more about dermal fillers for your face, hands, and lips, visit My Filler Treatment. Our comprehensive articles are physician-reviewed and can help you make decisions about treatments to help you fight the effects of aging and increase your confidence.
SOURCES:
- Restylane Kysse: “Patient Brochure.”
- Healthline: “Juvederm Ultra XC: Uses and Benefits.”
- Healthline: “Restylane and Juvederm Lip Fillers.“
- The Botox Bar & Aesthetics: “Can You Combine Juvederm Ultra Plus and Restylane Kysse?”
- Vogue: “What You Need to Know Before Getting Lip Filler.”
- WebMD: “Lip Augmentation.”
