RESTYLANE Treatment

What is RESTYLANE®?

RESTYLANE® is a gel that is injected into the skin in order to add volume to lips and lift up wrinkles and folds. Restylane consists of hyaluronic acid, which is a natural substance already present in your body. Once in the skin, Restylane works by creating volume using the body's own moisture. Some dermal fillers are derived from animal substances. Unlike the other available filler substances, Restylane is the first and only cosmetic dermal filler made of non-animal based hyaluronic acid.

How does RESTYLANE® work for wrinkles?

During treatment, the crystal-clear Restylane gel is injected into the skin in tiny amounts with a very fine needle. The gel produces volume under the wrinkle, which is lifted up and smoothed out. When enhancing lips or facial contours, Restylane adds volume and shape to the treated area. Restylane can be used for smoothing out folds and wrinkles, lip enhancements and shaping facial contours. The most common areas are the glabellar lines (between the eyebrows), the nasolabial folds (from the root of the nose to the angle of the mouth) and the lips, although other sites can also be treated. Very superficial or very deep wrinkles may be difficult to correct. Please consult your physician for an assessment.

Below are before and after images of RESTYLANE treatment on a patients upper lip and marionette lines. Click an image to see a larger version.

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Are there any side-effects?

The rate of reactions to Restylane is very low. However, after the treatment some common injection-related reactions may occur, such as swelling, redness, pain, itching, discoloration and tenderness at the injection site. These typically resolve spontaneously within a few days after injection into the skin and within a week after the injection into the lips. For more information please consult your practitioner.

How soon will I see the results?

One treatment session takes about 30 minutes and the results can be seen immediately.

How long does the effect of a Restylane treatment last?

The length of time the effect of a Restylane treatment lasts is very individual and depends on many factors, such as the structure of your skin, lifestyle, age, the degree of perfection demanded and the injection technique of the practitioner. Experience indicates that touch-up and follow-up treatments will add to the duration. Most people choose to have a new treatment within a year after the treatment of wrinkles and folds and within 6 months after a lip enhancement.

What does the procedure cost?

The procedure fee will vary depending on the area or areas you want treated. Please feel free to contact the Lloyd Dermatology and Laser Center for further information. Call for an appointment today.

Dr. Jenifer R. Lloyd performs this and other cosmetic treatments at our center.

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