Restylane is a safe and natural cosmetic filler placed in the second layer (dermis) of skin that restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate facial wrinkles, folds, scars, or tissue loss.
What is Restylane made of?
Restylane is cosmetic dermal filler composed of non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid, one of the natural components of the dermis. Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that already exists in the human body and is used to provide volume and fullness to the skin.
How is Restylane different than other hyaluronic acid-based products?
Unlike rooster-derived hyaluronic acids and bovine collagen products, Restylane is free from animal proteins. T his limits any risk of animal-based disease transmissions or development of allergic reactions to animal proteins.
Can Restylane be used anywhere on the face?
Restylane has been used in more than 3 million treatments in over 70 countries to correct a variety of wrinkles. It is currently indicated in the U.S. for the treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds.
How long does Restylane last?
Restylane is proven to deliver long-lasting results. Studies have shown that Restylane effects generally last for about six months.
How is Restylane different from Botox®?
Restylane is a natural, cosmetic filler. In contrast, Botox is a drug that blocks nerve transmission to and relaxes the underlying muscles. Many patients have been very pleased after receiving treatments with both products.
Do the injections hurt?
Restylane is injected directly into the skin in tiny amounts by an ultrafine needle, resulting in minimal discomfort. T he procedure is simple and convenient, and results are practically instantaneous. To optimize your comfort during the short procedure, our physician may anesthetize the treatment area or apply an ice bag before and/or after the treatment as well.
What is the recovery after Restylane a treatment?
Some swelling may last for two or three days. Normal activities can be resumed immediately, though patients are advised to stay out of the sun.
What impact can I expect from Restylane?
Restylane treatments reduce wrinkles by about 80 percent. Restylane is a temporary solution and follow-up treatments may be needed.