Which Filler is Best? Juvéderm vs Belotero

Which Filler is Best? Juvéderm vs Belotero

In 2020, hyaluronic acid treatments were one of the top beauty procedures across all age brackets and genders with over 7 million performed. But, with two flagship products leading the market, Juvéderm vs Belotero - it’s hard for clinics to decide which product is best for them and their patients. 

In this blog, we will compare both Juvéderm and Belotero for you, to help you decide which is right for you.  

The Active Substance

In most fillers, including Juvéderm and Belotero hyaluronic acid is the main component and leading substance. Not only does it help improve moisture within the skin, it also has the power to smooth all fine lines, improve facial contours, add volume, and regulate water balance within the dermis to improve overall skin condition. 

Now, whilst both Juvéderm and Belotero are based on hyaluronic acid, they are slightly different can be used for different indications.

Belotero is made up of hyaluronic acid and phosphate buffer, which moisturises the dermis and restores elasticity. Juvéderm contains only synthetic hyaluronic acid. 

Juvéderm injections are mainly used within facial contours to smooth fine lines and wrinkles, increase volume, change the shape of the lips or correct cheekbones.

Beletero is used to moisturise the skin, improving elasticity resilience and colour. It can also be used within neck procedures to correct deeper wrinkles and remodel the face.

Consistency 

Juvéderm is a transparent, concentrated gel substance. Due to its structure the injection process is largely painless and mostly comfortable for patients. It’s unique formulation of hyaluronic acid also allows it to remain under the skin for longer. If you require a dense substance, then Juvéderm is the one for you.

Belotero is homogeneous and can be evenly distributed under the skin. It’s formulation is based on complex, crosslinking modules including a five=stage dynamic connection of hyaluronic modules. Its complex formulation means it will last on the skin for around 18 months.  

Safety and Side Effects 

As ever, drug safety and efficacy are the most common criteria when choosing a product for dermal applications. Therefore, it is very important to check any adverse reactions or contraindications, the shorter the list the better the product.

After Juvederm application patients may experience some minor side effects, including redness and swelling around the injection site. Patients may also feel slight pain or burning when touching the area. These side effects should disappear by themselves within a week following the procedure. 

With Belotero, side effects can include swelling, redness, tenderness, discolouration and numbness. Again, these side effects are minor and will disappear within a few days. 

As with any medical procedure, it is important to ensure it is administered professionally. Poor administration could cause more serious side effects, such as scarring, strokes, and even blindness.  

Additionally, there your patient could have an allergy to some of the ingredients, that’s why you should perform a patch test before the procedure to ensure the product is suitable for the patient. 

Always ensure you purchase authentic products, from reputable and reliable suppliers. Here at Fillers Direct, we are one of the leading suppliers to the aesthetics industry. 

Price

When it comes to Juvederm vs Belotero, the cost differs between suppliers. Please ensure you do your research on suppliers and only purchase authentic products, from reputable and reliable sources. Here at Fillers Direct, we are one of the leading suppliers to the aesthetics industry, for more information on our range of dermal fillers, click here.

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