Restylane® is a natural cosmetic dermal filler that restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct facial wrinkles and folds, such as the folds that extend outward from the edges of the nose and down toward the mouth. Restylane supplies hyaluronic acid, the natural substance in the dermis (middle skin layer) in every human being that functions to provide fullness and volume to the skin.

Restylane is the first and only dermal filler made from non-animal-based hyaluronic acid, in the form of a crystal-clear gel called NASHA™ – Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid. It’s biodegradable, completely biocompatible with human hyaluronic acid, and totally stable. Even though it is biosynthetically produced, it is identical to the natural substance produced by our bodies.

What Restylane® Can Do For You!

Restylane® – a “natural” Beauty Lift – provides an instantaneous and natural solution to a natural problem!

Made in Sweden – the “land of natural beauties” – Restylane® treatments can restore fullness, contour, and smoothness that have been lost with time and sun exposure. This safe, natural substance provides immediate, long-lasting natural enhancement. Restylane® creates a natural beauty lift without surgery.

How do Restylane treatments work?

Restylane®is injected directly into the skin with an ultra-fine needle. It is carefully and artistically placed into the wrinkle, scar, depression, or folds. Your doctor may massage your skin gently to optimize contouring of the gel. The filler “plumps” up the skin to correct the problem area.

This treatment works in 2 ways: once injected into the “mid to deep dermis” (middle layer of skin), the Restylane® adds volume and fullness which smoothes out facial wrinkles and folds. Then, the gel integrates into dermal tissue, attracts and binds to water molecules and helps to maintain volume. Restylane® can also be used to enhance the way the mouth looks, imparting virtually any desired contour to it. This treatment not only lessens lining, like those dreaded “smoker’s lines,” but can also add fullness to the lips.

The results are immediately visible!

Benefits of Restylane® treatments:

• It is gentle, safe, and natural.
• Results are instantaneous.
• Restylane® requires no pre-testing – no treatment delay.
• It has scientifically proven long-lasting results.
• It restores volume/fullness in severe wrinkles and folds such as nasolabial (nose to mouth) and lip wrinkles.
• It is an amazing filler for lip augmentation!
• Restylane® is effectively used in over 60 countries.

How safe is Restylane®?

Cosmetic surgeons have been using Restylane® since 1996 – worldwide. There is virtually no risk of animal-based disease transmission or allergic reaction because this is a non-animal based, fully biocompatible product. No allergy testing is required. Restylane® is FDA approved.

Were any scientific studies done on Restylane®?

Yes. A scientific study enrolled 138 subjects who each received Restylane® in one nasolabial (nose to mouth) fold and Zyplast (collagen) in the other fold. After 6 months, more than twice as many Restylane®-treated folds continued to experience excellent results – versus the collagen-treated folds.

How long does Restylane® last, and will I need more treatments?

The average treatment results will last 6 months or longer. It lasts twice as long as collagen! Typically, patients get treatments twice a year. We know that having a “touch-up” treatment, before the product fully dissipates from your last treatment, will enhance the lasting effects.

How is Restylane® different from collagen?

Bovine collagen is animal-based (from cows) and may cause allergic reactions in humans. Pre-testing is required before treatment with bovine collagen. Restylane® is non-animal-based – no allergy testing required – no waiting – with no risk of animal-based disease or allergic reaction. The results from Restylane® treatment have been proven to last twice as long as collagen treatments!

Do the injections hurt?

Restylane® is injected into the skin in tiny amounts with a very small needle, resulting in minimal discomfort. The procedure is simple and convenient, and the results are instantaneous. To optimize your comfort during the short procedure, pre-treatment with topical anesthesia is advised. In some instances, your doctor may inject local anesthesia to make the procedure more comfortable for you.

What do I look like after the procedure?

You can visibly see the improvement immediately after the procedure. It is common to have a small amount of swelling and possibly some mild bruising due to the use of a needle to puncture the skin. Redness of the treated site is also common. This may last a few hours to a few days.

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