Cosmetic Fillers (Restylane)

Submitted by Robert Lajvardi MD on Fri, 10/07/2011 – 02:21

Restylane is a safe and natural cosmetic dermal filler that restores volume and fullness to the skin. Restylane is indicated for treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. Every time you smile, frown or squint you put stress on the underlying collagen in the skin which results in the development of facial lines. Restylane is a cosmetic dermal filler made of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that already exists in the human body. Restylane maintains its shape using the body’s own moisture. Restylane is free from animal proteins.

Restylane is injected into your skin through a fine needle administered by a doctor or nurse. It is a relatively painless procedure that is also convenient and simple.

Restylane

Helps create younger looking skin.
Is a non-surgical procedure.
Lasts twice as long as collagen, so treatments are typically scheduled twice a year.
Treatments take very little time and provide prompt results.
Smoothes away wrinkles.
Requires repeated treatments.
Effects last between 6 to 8 months.
Takes 20 to 40 minutes to perform depending on the area being treated.
Benefits are physical as well as psychological, offering a sense of heightened self esteem and self-confidence.
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have severe allergies, or under 18, you shouldn’t use Restylane.

Indications for Treatment

Weakened facial skin support layer
Crows feet (periorbital lines)
Deep smile lines (nasolabial folds)
Vertical lip lines (perioral lines)
Plump the lips
Facial scars
Acne scars
Cheek depressions
Vermillion border (where red of lips joins skin)
Marionette lines (oral commissures, edges of smile)

FDA Approval

Restylane® has been used in more than 3 million treatments7 in over 70 countries and is now approved in the U.S. for the treatment of facial wrinkles and folds.

Before Restylane

Sign the procedure consent form.
Numbing shots or cream will be applied to the injection areas.
The doctor or designated fully trained associate will administer the injections with a very fine needle.

After Restylane

Very mild bruising may occur and last 1 – 7 days.
Some redness, swelling at the injection sites; may apply ice.
Try not to touch the treatment area for four hours. This may spread the hyaluronic to nearby muscles.
No heavy exercise for 24 hours.
Minimize exposure of treatment area to excessive sun or UV lamp exposure or extreme cold.
Avoid alcohol 6 hours after treatment.
Look for improvement in 1-2 days.
Schedule your next appointment for 6 to 8 months for retreatment evaluation.