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Restylane injections provide instant and
long-lasting wrinkle correction. It is a safe
and natural cosmetic dermal filler which restores
volume and fullness to skin. This multi-use
product line corrects fine to moderate to
severe facial wrinkles and folds of all types,
from the fine lines around the lips to deep
nasolabial folds. A highly versatile filler,
Restylane is also used to increase fullness
and enhance the lips, define the lip line,
fill scars, and plump up facial areas that
have lost their youthful appearance. One very
common instance of "facial deflation"
is the area under the eyes that becomes hollow,
creating a worn-out, tired look.
Lasting up to twice as long as collagen, and
in many cases even longer, treatments are
typically scheduled only twice a year. Injected
into the dermis in tiny amounts with a very
fine needle, the result is instantaneous,
producing a long-lasting, natural enhancement,
gentle and safe to the skin. Smoothing out
folds and wrinkles by adding volume can make
an enormous difference in appearance and sometimes
make the face look several years younger.
With Restylane, you can enjoy facial
rejuvenation without the use of foreign elements.
Because Restylane is made of non-animal-based
hyaluronic acid and is fully and safely biocompatible,
allergy testing is not required.
What will I look like after the treatment?
Immediately after the treatment, you can expect
slight redness, swelling, tenderness, and/or
an itching sensation in the treated area.
This is a normal result of the injection.
The discomfort is temporary and generally
disappears within a few days. After a lip
treatment, the lips may become swollen and
look somewhat uneven. This can persist for
a few days (up to a week). If the discomfort
continues, please contact your physician
How long will a treatment session take?
Treatment with Restylane is a very quick and easy process. As no pre-test
is needed, the treatment can be carried out immediately. A treatment generally
takes 30 minutes. Depending on the correction you wish to have performed,
the length of time may differ.
Does the procedure hurt?
Most people find the injections relatively painless. They may prick a little.
If you like, a topical anesthetic can be applied to the area being treated
prior to your procedure. When enhancing the lips, a local anesthetic injection
is often given as this area is the most sensitive.
What should patients do prior to treatment?
Avoid taking aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, St. John's
Wort, and high doses of Vitamin E supplements one week prior to procedure.
This will help minimize any bruising or bleeding at the infection site.
Are there precautions after my treatment with Restylane?
Yes. During the first 48 hours after your treatment, do not massage
or rub the treated area. If you have had a lip enhancement, avoid puckering
your lips for the first two days after the treatment. Until the initial
swelling and redness have resolved, do not expose the treated area to intense
heat (e.g. in a sauna or by sunbathing) or extreme cold.
What other treatments are typically used along with Restylane?
Quite frequently, our patients will also have Botox® injections to soften
the dynamic wrinkles caused by movement such as frowning, squinting, or
lip pursing. Utilizing both procedures simultaneously results in a smooth,
relaxed, and younger appearance.
Related Rejuvenation Treatments
(All can be used in conjunction with Restylane)
Botox®
for softening and eliminating "moving" wrinkles
V-Beam
for removing broken capillaries, skin redness, and inducing collagen formation
Fraxel for
gentle skin resurfacing, pigmentation, fine wrinkles, and skin tone improvement.
SmoothBeam
for diminishing acne and other scars as well as increasing skin-firming
collagen production. SmoothBeam is also particularly effective on severe
acne
FotoFacial
for removing brown spots and diffuse pigmentation
Cosmelan Depigmentation
for stubborn hyper-pigmentation |
During your office consultation you will be provided with a detailed plan
of the treatments that will benefit you most. Please contact
us with any questions you may have or schedule
an appointment online for a consultation. Click
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