Restylane®
Restylane is a natural, cosmetic dermal filler that restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct facial wrinkles and folds. It is made of natural hyaluronic acid which already exists in the human body. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane is a clear gel called NASHA (Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid) that is completely biocompatible with human hyaluronic acid.
How does the treatment work?
Restylane is injected in small amounts underneath the skin with a small needle to fill in creases, lines, wrinkles and folds. To maximize comfort, an anesthetic topical cream or anesthetic block may be administered.
What are the benefits of Restylane®?
The final result leaves facial features looking healthy, youthful and fuller.
How many treatments are required?
Multiple treatments may be necessary to optimize results. Two to four weeks after the first treatment is administered, a touch-up treatment may be required to achieve the desired results.
Is Restylane® safe?
Restylane is a safe product because hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in the
body and therefore dissolves naturally in the body's tissues.
Are there any possible side effects?
Possible side effects include swelling, redness, and in some cases, bruising. Generally these side effects disappear within a couple of days.
Will there be any downtime?
There is no downtime. The treatment session takes about thirty minutes to perform.
How soon will results appear?
Your results appear after any swelling diminishes.
How long do the results last?
Restylane lasts four to six months. Factors such as age, skin type and daily activities can influence how long the results last.
Liquid Face Lift
As we age our skin doesn't just wrinkle, the tissues beneath the skin lose volume causing the skin to sag and fold. A facelift, which surgically removes excess skin, doesn't address the need to infuse the facial features with volume and dimension. A more appropriate treatment for many men and women is a Liquid Face Lift.
A Liquid Face Lift is accomplished using injectible treatments such as BOTOX and Dermal Fillers, including Juvéderm, Restylane, Radiesse and numerous others. These dermal fillers are made of naturally existing molecules such as Hyaluronic Acid and Calcium Hydroxyapatite which are biocompatible, biodegradable, and are absorbed by the body over time. Dermal Fillers may be used to augment diminished, sunken facial features like the cheeks, cheek bones, temples, nasolabial folds (smile lines), and lines around the mouth and lower face.
Unlike a surgical facelift, a Liquid Face Lift can typically be done in around and hour, requires
no sedation, and results in little or no downtime.