What is Restylane? Restylane® is a safe and natural cosmeticdermal filler that restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds.

Restylane is cosmetic dermal filler made of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that already exists in the human body. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane is a crystal-clear gel called NASHA or Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid. NASHA is completelybiocompatible with human hyaluronic acid.

Restylane maintains its shape using the body's own moisture. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane is hydrophilic or "water loving." As hyaluronic acid gradually degrades, each molecule binds to more water and over time, the same volume can be maintained with less hyaluronic acid. This ability of hyaluronic acid to bind to water is what helps provide lasting results.

Unlike rooster-derived hyaluronic acids and bovine collagen products, Restylane is free from animal proteins. This limits any risk of animal-based disease transmissions or development of allergic reactions to animal proteins.


Indication

• Crow’s feet / Frown lines
• Blemished / Acne scars or fine lines
• Wrinkles
• Lip augmentation and contouring
• Chin, Cheek, Cheekbone augmentation
• Post-traumatic, post-surgery, scar and other recorrection

Treatment time

• Pre treatment: approximately 45-60 minutes
• Procedure: approximately 10-15 minutes

Procedure Your skin is made of two layers, with supporting columns holding them apart. The area in-between includes the clear-jelly like substance Hyaluronic Acid. While young, the Hyaluronic acid is in abundance. As you grow older, the acid between these layers diminishes, and the skin somewhat caves, causing a wrinkle along the line. The wrinkle would be gone if you filled that area back up with the Hyaluronic Acid jelly-like substance. That's where Restylane come in.

The Restylane is injected into the skin with a very thin needle. It is injected into this area, and restores the natural volumes underneath the wrinkle. The wrinkle is now lifted up and smoothed out. All of this takes about few hours, leaves no marks or scars, and the results can be seen immediately.

Expected result How long the effect of Restylane treatment lasts is very individual. It depends on many factors, such as the structure of the skin, lifestyle and age as well as on the degree of perfection desired by the individual. However, we know that for the majority of the patients treated about 50-80% of the effect remains after 6 months. Most people choose to have a touchup done within a year of the original treatment. Clinical studies show that Restylane can offer a high degree of patient satisfaction even up to one year after treatment.
The great thing about Restylane is that you can replenish your natural beauty whenever you feel the need. A touchup can be performed any time you like after the previous treatment.

Precautions

• After your treatment, you might have some redness or swelling. This will normally last less than seven days. Sunbathing and cold outdoor activities should be avoided until any redness or swelling disappears. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or under 18, you shouldn't use Restylane. 
• Avoid touching the treated area within six hours following treatment. After that, the area can be gently washed. 
• Sunbathing and cold outdoor activities should be avoided until any redness or swelling disappears. 
• If you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to another recurrence. Speak to our dermatologist about medications that may minimize a recurrence. 
• Avoid exercise and alcohol for six hours after your treatment. 
• Having a follow-up treatment before the product has fully dissipated may enhance the lasting effect. Please be sure to consult our dermatologist about recommendations for touch-up or follow-up treatments. 
• One week prior to your next treatment with Restylane, avoid taking St. John's Wort, high doses of Vitamin E supplements, aspirin, and othernon-steroidalanti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen. These agents may increase bruising and bleeding at the injection site.