Restylane

Restylane is used to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. Restylane is a safe and natural cosmetic dermal filler that restores fullness to the face. Most frequently, we use Restylane to fill in the naso-labial folds and enhance the lips, including the vermillion border and/ or the upper and lower lip. Restylane is the first and only cosmetic dermal filler made of non-animal-based hyaluronic acid.

Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that already exists in the body and is used to provide volume and fullness to the skin. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane is a crystal-clear gel called NASHA, or Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid. NASHA is biodegradable and completely biocompatible with human hyaluronic acid. On average, Restylane lasts for six months.

Benefits of Restylane® & Perlane?

• Reduces wrinkles and fine lines
• Reduces marionette lines-folds between the corners of the mouth and the nose
• Enhances lip size
• Long lasting, up to 12 – 15 months
• No allergy testing
• Not derived from animal source
• Reduces acne scars
• Reduces depressions in the skin
• Reverses the loss of fullness in the face that one suffers with age
• Minimal risk

Who is a candidate for Restylane & Perlane?

No allergy testing is required and most individuals can undergo these procedures.

What can I expect with Restylane & Perlane?

Results can be seen immediately following the treatment and can last six months or longer. Perlane is a larger molecule than Restylane and can result in even more enhancement for a longer duration of time.

Safety & side effects of Restylane & Perlane?

These agents have a proven track record for long-lasting effects and safety in more than one million procedures worldwide. Side effects are seen in about 1 in 2000 cases, and consist of localized swelling at the site of injection, redness, tenderness, and even rarer is an acne-like formation at the site of injection, lasting for a few days to weeks. The specific risks and the suitability of these procedures for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome can occasionally occur.

Does it hurt?

Many individuals will desire a local anesthetic prior to the treatment.

Recovery time?

Most patients have no down time. Others may be overcorrected for the first couple of days. Patients usually return to normal activity the day as the treatment.