Restylane

Ideal candidates are adults aged 21 or older who want to refresh their look without cosmetic surgery. Restylane products are designed to correct nasolabial folds, glabellar creases between the brows, deep wrinkles, drooping cheeks, and tear trough deformities. Restylane is also approved for lip augmentation. This filler is not suitable for people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a known allergy to lidocaine or bacterial proteins or those with bleeding disorders.

Unlike rooster-derived hyaluronic acids and bovine collagen products, Restylane is free from animal proteins. This limits any risk of animal-based disease transmissions or development of allergic reactions to animal proteins.

Restylane Lyft, formerly known as Perlane, is comprised of and offers the same great benefits as the other fillers in the Restylane family, however it is the first and only FDA-approved filler to treat smile lines and add lift to the cheek area as well. *Disclaimer: The results may vary from person to person

Restylane Silk, similar to Restylane , is used to treat fullness of lips, however it takes the treatment a step further by being the first and only FDA-approved dermal filler designed for subtle volume enhancement of the lip as well as smoothing of fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth. *Disclaimer: The results may vary from person to person.

Restylane-L, the first ever FDA-approved dermal filler for lip enhancement, contains the same ingredients as Restylane, with the addition of lidocaine. The lidocaine provides a numbing effect seconds after the injection, making the treatment more comfortable and potentially alleviating the need for additional numbing measures.

The Restylane family of fillers are proven to give long-lasting results. Studies show Restylane effects last about six months. Follow-up treatments are generally scheduled at six months intervals although individual results may vary.

You should take a few precautions before being treated with Restylane. One week prior to treatment with Restylane, avoid taking St. Johns Wort, high doses of Vitamin E supplements, aspirin, and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen. These agents may increase bruising and bleeding at the injection site. Also, if you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to another recurrence.

Restylane is injected directly into the skin in tiny amounts by an ultrafine needle, resulting in minimal discomfort. The procedure is simple and convenient and results are practically instantaneous. To optimize your comfort during the short procedure, your physician may decide to numb the treatment area.

Since 1996, over 1.5 million Restylan treatments have been safely administered by dermatologists and plastic surgeons in more than 60 countries. This innovative treatment is now approved in the U.S. for the treatment of facial wrinkles and folds.

Restylane has a highly favorable safety profile. It’s composed of Non-Animal Stabilized hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a substance found naturally in the human body. Restylane is fully biocompatible. There is a limited risk of animal-based disease transmission or development of allergic reactions to animal proteins. No allergy testing is required before use.*

After your treatment, you might have some redness or swelling*. This will normally last less than seven days. Sunbathing and cold outdoor activities should be avoided until any redness or swelling disappear*. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or under 18, you shouldn’t use Restylane.

The safety of Restylane for use during pregnancy, in breastfeeding females or in patients under 18 years has not been established.

The safety of Restylane in patients with increased susceptibility to keloid formation and hypertrophic scarring has not been studied. Restylane should not be used in patients with known susceptibility to keloid formation or hypertrophic scarring.

The patient should be informed that he or she should minimize exposure of the treated area to excessive sun and UV lamp exposure and extreme cold weather until any initial swelling and redness has resolved.

If laser treatment, chemical peeling or any other procedure based on active dermal response is considered after treatment with Restylane there is a possible risk of eliciting an inflammatory reaction at the implant site. This also applies if Restylane is administered before the skin has healed completely after such a procedure.

Your healthcare professional should discuss what to do after your treatment. However, be sure to review the information below and discuss any concerns with them.