Restylane
What is Restylane?
Impressions of beauty change with time -
as do our faces as we age. With RESTYLANE,
you can have a natural beauty lift with the
body's own material. RESTYLANE is a
crystal-clear, non-animal, biodegradable
gel based on a natural substance, called
hyaluronic acid. The gel is injected into
the skin in tiny amounts with a very fine
needle. The result is instantaneous and
produces a long-lasting, natural enhancement,
gentle and safe to your skin. Restylane is a safe and natural cosmetic dermal filler that restores
volume to the skin to eliminate facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds.
Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that already exists in the human body and is used to provide
moisture and fullness to the skin. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane is a crystal-clear gel called
NASHATM, or Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid. NASHA is biodegradable and completely
biocompatible with human hyaluronic acid.
Restylane Treatment
Restylane requires no pretesting, but patients should take a few precautions before being treated.
Patients should avoid using vitamin E supplements, aspirin, or any similar anti-inflammatory
medication prior to treatment, because these may increase bruising and bleeding at the injection
site. Contact Dr. Ahdoot at the Irvine Laser Center for more information about Restylane treatments.
Restylane has been used safely by dermatologists and plastic surgeons worldwide since 1996. Because
Restylane is non-animal-based and fully biocompatible, allergy testing is not required. Restylane
is free of any potentially infectious substances. The most commonly reported side effects were
temporary redness, swelling, and bruising. These effects typically resolve within two to three days.
Restylane has been used in more than one million treatments in over 60 countries to correct a variety
of wrinkles and to enhance the appearance and fullness of lips.
Studies have shown that the average treatment results last between six and nine months, and in some
cases, even longer. Treatments are typically scheduled twice a year. Evidence shows that having a touch-up treatment before the
product has fully dissipated will enhance the lasting effect.
Restylane is proven to deliver a longer-lasting effect than traditional collagen (it tends to last about twice as long in most people).
Also, because Restylane is non-animal-based, it can be administered without pretesting, so no waiting is required.
Have you tried Restylane-L Yet?
Enhanced for patient comfort,
Restylane-L is enhanced with
lidocaine. For most, the numbing
effect occurs within seconds and
this new version is prefered hands
down. For many, no further numbing
has been required which also saves time.
