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Botox, Juvéderm, Sculptra, Restylane, what’s the difference? How do you know which one is right for you? These best injectable treatments are among the most popular non-surgical procedures. They offer transformative results with minimal downtime, allowing you to refresh and rejuvenate your appearance.
But this popularity has led to a boom in options, making the first step feel like the hardest. Here at SpaVela, the best injectable is the one that is perfectly matched to your unique anatomy, goals, and lifestyle. Read on!
What Is an Injectable?
An injectable is a broad term for any substance introduced into the skin or body via a needle to achieve a cosmetic or therapeutic result. In aesthetic, these are sophisticated, FDA-approved substances designed to safely and effectively reduce the signs of aging and enhance your skin’s appearance. They are medical-grade injectable skincare solutions that should be administered only by a qualified, licensed, and experienced professional, such as the expert injectors at SpaVela.
What Are The Different Kinds of Injectables?
Understanding the distinction between these two main categories is the most important step in choosing the right injectable treatment. It all comes down to what kind of wrinkle you want to treat.
Category 1: Neuromodulators
Neuromodulators are products that work by relaxing muscle activity. They don’t fill anything; instead, they temporarily “freeze” or pause the tiny facial muscles that contract and cause wrinkles when you make expressions.
What they treat: Dynamic Wrinkles. These are the lines that appear when you move your face, such as crow’s feet from squinting, forehead lines from raising your eyebrows, and “11” lines between your brows from frowning.
How they work: The product, a purified protein called botulinum toxin, blocks the nerve signal to the muscle. The muscle relaxes, and the overlying skin becomes smooth. This reduces the appearance of these lines but does not fill them.
The Results: Smoother, “un-creased” skin. This is also an incredible preventative treatment. By relaxing these muscles, you stop the repetitive creasing that etches permanent lines into your skin.
Injectables in this category at SpaVela include the following:
- Botox: The original and most famous neuromodulator. It has a proven track record of safety and efficacy spanning decades. It’s the gold standard for treating dynamic lines on the upper face.
- Dysport: A popular alternative to Botox. Both products work the same way and have similar results. Some patients find that Dysport has a slightly faster onset or spreads a bit more, which can be an advantage for treating larger areas, such as the forehead.
Category 2: Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers do exactly what their name implies: they fill. As we age, we lose collagen and fat in our faces, leading to a sunken, sagging appearance and static lines. Fillers are designed to restore that lost volume, plump the face, and smooth out the skin for a more youthful appearance.
What they treat: Static Wrinkles & Volume Loss. Static wrinkles are the lines and folds that are visible even when your face is at rest, such as nasolabial folds (“smile lines”) and marionette lines. They also treat volume loss in the cheeks, under-eye (tear trough) area, and lips.
How they work: Most modern fillers, including the Juvéderm and Restylane families, are made from Hyaluronic Acid (HA). HA is a sugar molecule that your body produces naturally to keep skin hydrated and plump. When this HA gel is injected, it physically adds volume, lifts tissue, and binds to water, giving a soft, natural, and rejuvenated look.
The Results: Fillers are temporary treatments. Your body will naturally and safely absorb the HA over time, typically anywhere from 6 to 24 months, depending on the product and location.
We carry a wide range of fillers because fillers are not a “one-size-fits-all” solution. They are scientifically engineered with different thicknesses, particle sizes, and levels of flexibility. Some are thick and structural, designed to mimic bone and lift the cheeks. Others are soft and silky, designed to add subtle plumpness to the lips.
Here is a breakdown of the Juvéderm and Restylane families we proudly use at SpaVela.
The JUVÉDERM Family of Fillers
Juvéderm is known for its smooth-gel technology, which creates long-lasting, natural-feeling results.
- JUVÉDERM Ultra: This is a “classic” filler, perfect for adding soft, beautiful volume. It’s a go-to for lip augmentation, providing that perfect pillowy pout. It’s also excellent for correcting moderate facial lines and folds.
- JUVÉDERM Ultra Plus: Think of this as Ultra’s more robust sibling. It’s a thicker formulation used for deeper wrinkles and folds, providing more substantial volume and lift.
- JUVÉDERM Voluma: This is the first and only filler FDA-approved to correct age-related volume loss in the cheeks specifically. It’s a powerhouse lifter, designed to be placed deep on the bone to restore your cheek’s youthful “apple” and create a lifted, contoured look that can last up to two years.
- JUVÉDERM Vollure: This filler hits the sweet spot between structure and flexibility. It’s designed for moderate to severe lines like nasolabial folds, with Vycross technology that lets it move naturally with your expressions, so you never look “stiff.”
- JUVÉDERM Volbella: This is the softest, most delicate member of the family. It’s ideal for subtle lip enhancement, smoothing vertical “smoker’s lines” around the mouth or adding a whisper of hydration and definition to the lip border without adding significant size.
The Restylane Family of Fillers
Restylane is another family of HA fillers, often celebrated for its XpresHAn Technology™, which creates fillers that are incredibly flexible and integrated with your own tissue.
- Restylane Silk: As the name suggests, this is a very fine, smooth filler. It was one of the first FDA-approved fillers for subtle lip enhancement and smoothing fine lines around the mouth.
- Restylane Lyft: One of Restylane’s most robust fillers. Like Juvéderm Voluma, it is FDA-approved for adding lift and volume to the mid-face and cheeks. It’s also approved for restoring volume to the back of the hands.
- Restylane Contour: What makes it special is its ability to restore volume and move naturally with your face when you smile, talk, and express yourself. It’s all about dynamic contouring.
- Restylane Defyne: Defyne is designed to smooth deeper laugh lines. It’s a supportive filler that seamlessly integrates, so your results look natural whether your face is at rest or in motion.
Category 3: Biostimulators
This is one of the most exciting categories in aesthetic medicine. Unlike HA fillers, which add a filling substance, biostimulators trigger your body’s natural collagen production.
Sculptra: Sculptra is not a filler. It’s made of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a biocompatible material used in medical devices for decades.
When injected, Sculptra acts as a “scaffold.” Your body’s immune system responds by building a new, strong network of Type 1 collagen around this scaffold. The PLLA is safely absorbed, leaving behind your own new collagen.
This process is gradual. You won’t walk out with instant volume. Instead, over a series of 2-3 treatments, you will see a natural, long-lasting rejuvenation. It’s perfect for treating diffuse volume loss in the temples and cheeks, creating a foundational lift that looks and feels completely like you. Results can last two years or more.
How Can We Help You Choose the Right Injectable?
By now, you’re probably thinking, “This is great, but I’m still not 100% sure what I need.” That is completely normal. In fact, it’s the entire point.
You are not expected to be the expert. We are. When you come to SpaVela, here’s what your personalized consultation will look like:
We Listen: We’ll sit down and talk. You’ll tell us what you see, what bothers you, and what your “wish-list” looks is. Are you looking for a subtle tweak or a more dramatic transformation?
We Analyze: Our expert injector will then assess your facial anatomy, skin quality, and expression patterns. They will identify why you’re seeing what you see. Are those smile lines due to volume loss or to an overactive muscle? Or both?
We Educate: We’ll show you why we recommend a specific product. We might explain that Juvéderm Voluma would be best to lift your cheek, which in turn will soften your nasolabial fold, and then we can use a softer filler like Restylane Defyne for any remaining lines.
We Plan: Together, we will co-create a treatment plan that respects your goals, budget, and timeline. A great plan might involve more than one type of injectable, a “liquid facelift,” for example, often uses neuromodulators for the upper face, fillers for the mid-face, and Sculptra for foundational volume.
Ready to explore your options and create a plan?
From smoothing dynamic lines with Botox and Dysport, to restoring youthful volume with the Juvéderm and Restylane families, to rebuilding your skin’s foundation with Sculptra, the solutions are here.
If you’re in North Texas and searching for the best injectables in Flower Mound, TX, our team of dedicated professionals at SpaVela is ready to be your partner on this journey. We are passionate about patient education and delivering results that make you feel confident, refreshed, and beautiful.
