Restylane® is a dermal filler product, which contains hyaluronic acid encapsulated in gel particles. This dermal filler is FDA-approved. Perhaps best of all, patients say it plumps out lines and wrinkles and can help in reducing some of the visible signs of aging. We offer all Restylane® soft tissue fillers which include Restylane®, Restylane Lyft®, Restylane Silk®, Defyne® and Refyne®, which include full array of medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology treatments for healthy, beautiful skin.
If lines and wrinkles are present in the face, the treatment will add bulk beneath the skin. This product enhances the face, lips, or even the backs of hands. It’s not made from animal sources, such as bovine cartilage, so the likelihood of sensitivity or immune response triggers are quite low.
There are many products and procedures available to patients today. It’s important to establish realistic goals. Dermal fillers won’t add elasticity to the skin or correct loose skin. However, because hyaluronic is naturally present in the human body, it’s highly compatible in most cases. Unlike older fillers, few people experience any problems with hyaluronic acid-based fillers.
Most patients need no downtime after receiving a dermal filler treatment. Minimal anesthetic is needed to prepare the skin for filler injections. The dermatologist is likely to offer patients an ice pack prior to treatment and immediately after. Some patients use a bit of arnica gel immediately after to reduce redness or potential bruising. However, it’s probable that most patients can pat a tiny bit of concealer over the treatment site and return to work, go out to dinner, or enjoy an evening out.
Clients are evaluated for the treatment during an office visit. If the patient is deemed a good candidate for the procedure, we prepare a treatment plan. Although the time may vary according to how much dermal filler is used in treatment, most patients report the procedure takes about thirty minutes. It’s possible to get a dermal filler treatment done before work or on a lunch hour.
No, the treatment offers temporary results only. The average patient returns for dermal filler injections every five to six months. The body naturally contains hyaluronic acid and reabsorbs the dermal filler gel particles. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University write that use of dermal fillers can actually prevent some lines and wrinkles from forming. It doesn’t remove existing wrinkles from the skin.