Restylane Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Filler
Restylane®treatments at Corinth Laser Center
are a safe and effective choice for correcting facial wrinkles and
folds, enhancing the appearance of the lip border and restoring
fullness to the skin. Restylane is made of hyaluronic acid, which
exists naturally in the human body. The procedure is simple and the
effects generally last for about 6 months.
Restylane recently became the first hyaluronic acid dermal
filler to be FDA-approved for lip augmentation.
The
Restylane Family of Injectable Gels adds volume
and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial
wrinkles and folds.
What is Restylane?
Restylane is an injectable gel that should always be
administered by a trained, medically qualified practitioner.
Restylane enhances your natural looks by restoring your skin's
volume, creating softness and revitalizing your appearance.
Who makes Restylane?
Restylane is produced by Q-Med AB. Q-Med is a Swedish
biotechnology/medical device company with headquarters in the city
of Uppsala, near Stockholm, and offices all around the world. After
a decade of clinical use, more than 6 million treatments worldwide,
continuous research and safety as top priority, Restylane has today
been proven to be safe, effective and long lasting. The company
continues to invest in research and development in the interests of
further improving patient safety.
What are the benefits of
Restylane?
Restylane can instantly soften telltale aging lines or improve
your looks by enhancing your natural features, such as your cheeks
or lips. Restylane restores volume, improves skin elasticity, and
smooths niggling lines and imperfections. Long lasting but not
permanent, Restylane allows you to stay in control of your
looks.
What is the clinical experience behind
Restylane?
Restylane is one of the most tried and tested dermal fillers
available today. It is the benchmark for clinical excellence in its
field. Its safety and efficacy are clinically proven and supported
by robust clinical data, spanning 10 years. Research and
development is continuous.
How does Restylane work?
Restylane is a crystal-clear gel produced biotechnologically
using stabilized, nonanimal hyaluronic acid and water. The
hyaluronic acid is a tissue-friendly substance closely resembling
the hyaluronic acid that occurs naturally in the body. By
replenishing nature's supply of hyaluronic acid, Restylane
revitalizes and plumps up the skin, instantly diminishing the
appearance of lines and giving a softer look.
What does Restylane treatment
involve?
Restylane is injected into the skin in small amounts using a
very fine needle. The gel provides hydration and structure and
gives natural volume to smooth away the appearance of lines,
enhance facial shape, or create fuller lips.
The treatment is very quick and often takes less than 30
minutes. The treatment benefits can normally be seen instantly and
Restylane does not affect facial expression. No skin test is
required because Restylane does not contain any animal-derived
ingredients.
What areas can be treated?
Restylane treatments can be used to smooth out facial lines,
create fuller lips and shape facial contours, such as cheeks and
chin. It is a subtle approach to enhancing looks naturally.
The most common areas treated are:
- from the nose to the angle of the mouth (the nasolabial
folds)
- lips (enhancement)
- cheeks and chin (shaping)
- back of the hands, décolletage, face (skin rejuvenation)
- between the eyebrows (the glabellar lines)
How much does a Restylane treatment
cost?
During your pretreatment consultation, you should discuss the
cost of the treatment with your practitioner.
How long does Restylane treatment effect
last?
One of the great advantages of Restylane is that the effects are
long lasting but not permanent. You are always in control of your
looks.
- Facial lines and facial shaping: follow-up treatment is usually
needed after 6-12 months
- Lip enhancement: follow-up treatment is normally needed in
about 6 months
- Skin rejuvenation and deep hydration: after the initial intense
treatment of 3 treatment sessions every 2-3 weeks, follow-up
sessions are normally recommended around every 6 months
Duration depends on many factors, such as skin type, lifestyle,
age, the degree of perfection demanded by the patient and the
injection technique of the practitioner.
Does Restylane treatment hurt?
Some people may experience the treatment as a mild discomfort. A
local anesthetic cream is often used. Another form of anesthesia, a
dental bloc, is used to numb the area when enhancing lips.
Can Restylane be used if I have had laser treatment
or a chemical peel?
If you have recently had some kind of cosmetic treatment, it is
recommended you wait until the area is totally healed and the skin
is back to its normal condition. This usually takes 4 to 6
weeks.
Is there any downtime with
Restylane?
You can expect slight redness, swelling, pain, tenderness,
itching and/or bruising following Restylane treatment. This is the
same as you might expect with any type of injection. However, the
discomfort is temporary and generally disappears after a few days.
With lip enhancement, it is wise to choose your treatment time with
care since your lips may become swollen and appear slightly uneven
for a few days.
Are there any risks with
Restylane?
More than 6 million treatments have been carried out since the
launch of Restylane in 1996. Some common injection-related
reactions might occur after a Restylane injection; they typically
resolve spontaneously within one or two days after injection. These
reactions include redness, swelling, pain, itching, bruising or
tenderness at the injection site. Inflammatory reactions may last
for up to two weeks in rare cases. After a lip enhancement, your
lips may be swollen for several days.
Are there any side effects with
Restylane?
Most people can benefit from Restylane treatment.
Restylane should not be used in or near skin sites where there
are or have been active skin disease, inflammation or related
conditions. Nor should it be injected into an area where a
permanent implant has been placed. Restylane has not been tested in
pregnant or breast-feeding women.
During your pretreatment consultation, you should thoroughly
discuss your medical history with your practitioner.