Restylane is the first and only collagen replacement therapy that uses non-animal derived Hyaluronic Acid. It’s proven to give long-lasting correction of moderate-to-severe facial wrinkles as well as augmentation for the lips. Hyaluronic Acid is the same material found in our bodies' connective tissues and joints for lubrication. Because Hyaluronic Acid occurs naturally in the body, it dissolves naturally with time and requires no allergy testing prior to treatment. Restylane lasts up to 6-9 months following injection, which is 3 times longer than traditional collagen. While approved in early 2004 by the FDA in the United States, it has been used safely for over 6 years on over a million patients worldwide in over 60 countries.
Restylane is formulated as a clear gel and uses a dual mechanism of action. Upon being injected beneath the skin's surface, the gel adds natural volume and lifts the skin to smooth out wrinkles and folds. The substance is then integrated into dermal tissue which attracts and binds water molecules to help maintain this volume. Restylane is gradually degraded by the body's own mechanisms.
Yes. 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 and tenderness.
No allergy testing is required and most individuals can undergo these procedures.
Results can be seen immediately following the treatment and can last six months or longer.
Most patients have no down time. Others may be overcorrected for the first couple of days. Patients usually return to normal activity the same day as the treatment.
Many individuals will desire a local anesthetic prior to the treatment.
