Which is better for lips, Juvederm or Surgiderm? Comparison for the right choice

general information

Surgiderm products are manufactured by a company from France, Corneal Group (a division of the Allergan concern). It is based on hyaluronic acid of non-animal origin with high viscosity, used to solve a complex of age-related and aesthetic problems (fills voids, attracts water molecules). Its distinctive properties:

• High level of biocompatibility with the human body (does not provoke allergies, does not cause rejection).
• The matrix structure of the active component, explained by the cross-links of the acid, is evidence of the stability and strength of the filler.

All products are produced in the form of disposable syringes. Indications for its use are the presence of wrinkles and folds, scars, and signs of ptosis. In addition, it can be used to sculpt the face, change the shape and volume of the lips, cheekbones, and cheeks.

Description of Surgiderm filler

Surgiderm is a product manufactured by the French company Corneal Group. This company has been on the market for more than 10 years and specializes in the production of hyaluronic acid fillers. Now the Corneal Group is part of the large Allergan corporation, which produces Botox.

The products in the Surgiderm line have an international quality certificate, and only a doctor who has completed courses on the use of these products and has a special permit has the right to work with them.

Composition and varieties

Surgiderm is a transparent gel, the main component of which is hyaluronic acid. It gives the skin elasticity and freshness by retaining moisture and stimulating collagen production. Unlike biopolymers, fillers with hyaluronic acid are safe for the body, since it is eliminated on its own over time.

The acid in Surjiderm is of non-animal origin and does not contain foreign impurities. The structure of its molecules is unique and is called 3D Hyaluronic Acid Matrix Technology. This formula ensures stronger bonds between molecules, as a result they are more resistant to destruction, and the effect of the procedure lasts longer.

The Surgiderm line includes:

1. Surgiderm 18 XP is the lightest of the series with the lowest concentration of hyaluronic acid. Used to smooth out shallow folds on the neck and under the eyes, to correct the nasolacrimal groove.
2. Surgiderm 24 XP - eliminates wrinkles of medium depth in the nasolabial triangle and between the eyebrows. Can be used for light lip augmentation and modeling the oval of the face.
3. Surgiderm 30 - injected into the middle layer of the skin. With its help you can change the contour of your face and lips. Copes with wrinkles on the forehead and chin.
4. Surgiderm 30 XP is a dense gel with the highest viscosity and maximum shelf life. Smoothes deep wrinkles on the chin and nasolabial folds. Used in contouring to shape the oval of the face and add volume to the lips.
5. Surgilips - designed specifically to increase lip volume and eliminate fine wrinkles around the mouth.
6. Surgilift Plus is a biorevitalization product that moisturizes the skin, normalizes intercellular metabolism, and protects from ultraviolet radiation.

Types of drugs

Products under the Surgiderm brand are represented by six independent products. Depending on the type of problem, the specialist selects the most suitable remedy. It could be:

• Surgiderm 18. Used when working in the superficial layers of the dermis. Fills small and fine wrinkles of small depth.
• Surgiderm 30. Used in the deep layers of the dermis. Well suited for the correction of deep, complex wrinkles. It is used in injection plastic surgery to compensate for the deficiency of soft tissues or change the shape of the face.
• Surgiderm 24 xp. Filler with increased viscosity. Used to treat moderate wrinkles on the forehead, between the eyebrows, and nasolabial folds. The composition is also used to change the shape and contour of the lips.
• Surgiderm 30 xp. It also has a high viscosity, due to which it lasts longer. Designed to work with mature skin and deep folds. Used to change the shape of the face, add volume to the lips, and eliminate scars. Surgiderm 30 xp is valid for 1.5 years.
• Surgilips. Designed specifically for lip correction. Used to increase their volume, as well as eliminate nearby wrinkles. Creates natural results.
• Surgilift Plus. Used for biorevitalization. Saturates the upper layers of the dermis with moisture, forms a high level of elasticity and tone of the skin.

What are the significant differences?

If the drugs are so similar, what are their differences? They are. Anesthesia. Juvederm contains lidocaine. It acts as an instant pain reliever. The advantage is that the drug is practically hypoallergenic and has been used in medicine for a long time. Thanks to him, the filler can be injected quickly. The skin is not stressed and severe swelling can be avoided.

With Sujiderm, cosmetologists use a special anesthetic cream. It is applied before the procedure in a thick layer, wait a certain time and begin injections.

Judging by the reviews, the cream relieves pain more slowly than lidocaine. It is because of this that the skin reacts worse to the drug. Swelling and redness occur, which disappear within 24 hours.

Range of action. Juvederm is used to increase lip volume, restore muscle tone, smooth out fine wrinkles and nasolabial folds. The manufacturer presented the following product line:

• Ultra 2
  . The drug is injected into the corners of the mouth. This changes the shape of the lips;
• Ultra 3
  . Changes the contour of the lips, makes them plumper, smoothes out fine wrinkles. At the same time, facial expressions are preserved;
• Ultra 4
  . Can deal with deep wrinkles. With this type of product you can correct and change the shape of your face. Perfect for lip augmentation, the effect is no worse than the injection of Botex;
• Ultra Smile
  . Designed exclusively for correcting the shape of the lips. “Lifts” the corners of the mouth well;
• Hydrate
  . In addition to lip augmentation, the drug takes care of the condition of the skin, moisturizes and nourishes it. This is a new product from the manufacturer. In addition to hyaluronic acid, the composition includes mannitol. It is a natural antioxidant and helps reduce swelling and remove redness after filler injection.

Surgiderm has a wider spectrum of action. In addition to its main tasks, it helps smooth out scars and scars, and deep wrinkles go away. There is also a gradation by age:

• Surgiderm 18
  . Suitable for young girls. The filler will help to slightly enlarge the lips and smooth out fine wrinkles;
• Surgiderm 24
  . It has a more “rich” composition. It is injected deep into the middle layers of the epidermis. Suitable for lip shape correction. The drug is quite viscous, so there is a long-lasting effect;
• Surgiderm 30
  . Quite an “aggressive” filler. Ideal for women who have pronounced wrinkles in the corners of the mouth;
• Surgilips
  . Used only to increase lip volume.

In any case, the type of filler should be determined by a cosmetologist, depending on the existing problem.
Validity. The duration of the effect of Sujiderm is 6-9 months. Juvederm lasts slightly longer, ranging from 12 to 18 months. As you can see, there are still differences. And they are quite significant. Only a cosmetologist can answer which drug is better.

Carrying out the procedure

The session takes approximately 40 minutes. During this time, the specialist identifies problem areas, removes make-up from the skin, treats the area of ​​the face with an antiseptic and, if desired, applies a local anesthetic cream to the patient. This remedy is necessary for complete relief of discomfort during injection violations. The composition begins to work in about 10 minutes, after which the cosmetologist proceeds directly to the injections. Upon completion of facial treatment, the client is given time to rest, and the doctor gives recommendations for further skin care.

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Side effects

9 out of 10 patients experience temporary side effects after the procedure. They may appear immediately after the injections, or they may appear after 2-3 days. The most common reactions observed are:

• swelling;
• redness;
• local inflammatory processes;
• pain and itching at the site of puncture of the skin;
• bruises and injection marks.

They go away on their own within 3-4 days; if no positive changes have occurred within this period, additional consultation with a doctor and the prescription of special treatment will be required.

Administration technique

The type and dosage of Surgiderm and injection points are determined by the doctor depending on the indications. The procedure takes no more than half an hour and does not require prior preparation.

The amount of the drug depends on the amount of work. For small wrinkles or a corrective procedure, one syringe will be enough; to seriously change the shape of the face or eliminate deep folds, a larger amount of product will be required. The doctor must open the package in the presence of the client. The box must indicate the name of the drug, batch number and expiration date.

Ultra-fine needles and a light gel structure almost completely eliminate pain, but to completely eliminate it, an anesthetic cream is applied to the skin.

Rehabilitation after the procedure

There are no special rules for rehabilitation after filler injection, but in order not to provoke facial swelling, you need to forget about:

1. Decorative cosmetics.
2. Massage.
3. Bath, sauna, steam room.
4. Exposure to sunlight.
5. Drinking alcohol.
6. Intense physical activity.

Except for these minor restrictions, you can otherwise lead a normal life.

Contraindications

Experts do not recommend injections of Surgiderm during pregnancy and when feeding a newborn baby. In addition, there is a list of contraindications covering diseases and characteristics of the patient’s body. Among them:

• allergies or individual intolerance to components in the filler;
• low level of immune system;
• autoimmune diseases;
• oncology;
• colds and viral diseases, as well as the recovery period after them, elevated body temperature;
• the presence of inflammatory formations in the area of ​​proposed injections;
• exacerbation of chronic pathologies;
• diseases of the circulatory system, especially low blood clotting.

Surgiderm injections are not carried out immediately after peeling and resurfacing of the skin, are not combined with the treatment of scars and stretch marks, and are not recommended for treating problem areas in the area around the eyes.

Surgiderm line of drugs: find out details about each filler

The Surgiderm series of drugs includes six varieties.

They differ from each other:

• purpose;
• concentration of the main substance;
• gel particle size;
• depth of insertion;
• the duration of the effect obtained.

Next, we will consider the application features, composition and price of each of the fillers in the Surgiderm line.

Surgiderm 18

This drug contains small particles of the active substance and is intended for introduction into the superficial layers of the skin . It is the least dense of all varieties, containing 18 mg/g hyaluronic acid and a phosphate buffer pH 7.2. Cost – $150.

Surgiderm 18 is used for:

• elimination of small superficial wrinkles;
• correction of medium wrinkles;
• filling small skin folds;
• reducing skin sagging.

Recommended for use around the eyes and forehead and neck areas after rejuvenation with butulic toxin preparations or in combination with other fillers. Suitable for correcting bags under the eyes. Can be used to reinforce facial tissue using a needle or cannula.

The effect lasts for about 6 months. It has no special side effects or contraindications. Most often used for patients under 40 years of age - at older ages the results will be minimal.

Surgiderm 24X

The drug is injected into the middle layers of the dermis and is very easy to use. It is a gel of increased viscosity, which increases the period of disintegration and elimination from the body. Consists of 24 mg/g hyaluronic acid and phosphate buffer pH 7.2. The cost of Surgiderm 24X is $180.

The gel is intended for:

• combating wrinkles of medium depth;
• formation of tissue volume;
• raising the cheekbones;
• facial oval modeling;
• elimination of pronounced nasolabial and eyebrow folds;
• correction of the shape of the lips, restoration of their contour, creation of a small volume;
• raising the corners of the mouth;
• treatment of moderate dermal depression;
• retouching.

Most often used for injections in the mouth and forehead. After insertion under the skin, it actively attracts water, creating the most natural volume. Suitable for facial bioreinforcement procedures. With great caution and only an experienced doctor can be trusted to correct “bags” under the eyes with this drug. Particularly good results are observed in patients aged 30 to 40 years. The effect lasts 9 – 12 months.

Surgiderm 30

Filler Surgiderm 30 is intended for injection into the deep layers of the dermis, and to compensate for the deficiency of soft tissues. It contains hyaluronic acid, consisting of large particles, which allows it not to “sink” into the subcutaneous layers, but to activate rejuvenating processes directly in the facial skin. The amount of HA in one capsule is 24 mg/g; in addition, the gel contains a phosphate buffer pH 7.2. A package of the drug costs $230.

Surgiderm 30 is used for:

• eliminating deep wrinkles;
• smoothing deep wrinkles;
• treatment of severe dermal depression;
• lip augmentation and correction;
• adding volume to the cheeks;
• formation of the oval face;
• providing a lifting effect;

The drug is not suitable for administration in the area around the eyes. It is also not recommended to inject into the eyebrow area, which can lead to the formation of a compacted tubercle and distortion of facial features. The optimal use of this filler is after 35 years. Visible results are noticeable within 9–12 months.

Surgiderm 30X

Surgiderm 30 X is the densest of all gels in the Surgiderm series, and is intended for intensive modeling or correction of the shape of the face and its individual parts. Injected into the middle and deep layers of the dermis. It has the property of attracting water molecules, which allows, after administration, to obtain and maintain a noticeable but natural volume.

The content of hyaluronic acid is 24 mg/g, in addition, a phosphate buffer pH 7.2 is added to the gel. Price of one package: $270–300.

Scope of application of Surgiderm gel 30X:

• filling deep wrinkles and creases;
• elimination of tissue retraction in the area of ​​​​tear grooves, nasolabial folds and folds in the mouth;
• formation of the oval face;
• elimination of retracted scars;
• volumetric lip correction;
• correction of age-related changes;
• restoration of skin tone;
• treatment of moderate or severe dermal depression.

The effect of Surgiderm 30X is similar to the previous filler in this series. The only difference is that the effect of the injection lasts longer - up to 18 months. This gel has the longest period of visible results. Ideal for use in patients over 40 years of age.

Surgilips (Surgilips)

Surgilips (Surgilips) is a drug from the Surgiderm series of a narrow direction: specially created for lip correction. Injected into the mucous membranes and surface layer of the skin. Consists of 18 mg/g hyaluronic acid and phosphate buffer pH 7.2. Price of one syringe: $200.

Is used for:

• restoration of lip contour;
• increasing lip volume;
• filling perioral wrinkles;
• asymmetry correction;
• prevention of dermal depression.

The use of the drug Surgilips (Surgilips) creates the effect of “plump sponges”; the effect of its administration compares favorably with its naturalness compared to the results of the introduction of other fillers. Recommended for use from 18 years of age. Its effect lasts from 6 to 8 months.

Surgilift Plus (Surgilift Plus)

Surgilift Plus is a mesotherapeutic filler created for mesolifting injections . It has a liquid form and helps eliminate age-related deficiency of hyaluronic acid in the body, improve skin hydration and increase its tone. It is injected into the superficial layers of the skin on the face (in the paraorbital, nasolabial and forehead areas), neck, décolleté, and hands.

The filler contains 13.5 mg/g hyaluronic acid. The price of one Surgilift Plus syringe is $200.

Surgilift Plus is used for:

• reducing wrinkles;
• smoothing the skin;
• restoring the natural hydrobalance of the skin;
• activation of metabolic processes in tissues;
• protecting the skin from UV rays;
• elimination of photoaging, skin hyperpigmentation;
• treatment of skin from the consequences caused by taking antibiotics, smoking, toxic poisoning;
• carrying out procedures of biorevitalization, reinforcement, mesolifting.

The effect becomes noticeable after the first procedure and gradually increases over 3 months. To maintain a good visible result, it is recommended to carry out repeated sessions every six months. Surgilift Plus is often used as an additional procedure when using the main fillers of the Surgiderm line. Can be used by patients over 25 years of age.

All Surgiderm fillers are fully compatible with each other, therefore they are well combined to solve complex cosmetic problems of the face.

The duration of the effect after using drugs from the Surjiderm series depends on the patient’s age, his individual characteristics, skin problems and their stage of development, and lifestyle. To achieve the desired result, it may take from 1 to 4 sessions. If a repeat procedure is necessary, the break should be at least a week.

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Product Features

Surgiderm fillers are positioned as high-quality preparations suitable for working with mature skin and severe problems. They combine well with each other, eliminating a range of problems and achieving pronounced results. The main advantages of Surgiderm include:

• quick and painless introduction;
• high level of plasticity of the substance;
• availability of safety certificates;
• 100% biodegradation of the composition (over time, the filler completely disappears from the body naturally);
• formation of a positive result for up to one year;
• the possibility of correcting existing defects and signs, as well as preventing their occurrence in the future;
• no need for preliminary testing due to the high purity of the product.