What is Restylane?
Restylane has been widely used for over two decades in the United States and has helped people all over the world achieve the natural look they love. By adding volume and fullness to the skin, it helps to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth. This FDA-approved treatment is a “wrinkle-erasing” option that offers immediate results.
As we age, different parts of the face lose shape and fullness – leading to lines, wrinkles, and a less youthful appearance. In many cases, this is because our bodies aren’t producing as much hyaluronic acid (HA) as they used to. HA attracts moisture, and less of it means that our features begin to sag and droop.
Learn more below or schedule a consultation for Restylane at our Danville office.
What is Hyaluronic Acid?
Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance found in the fluids in the eyes and joints. It acts as a cushion and lubricant in the joints and other tissues.
Different forms of hyaluronic acid are used for cosmetic injectable purposes. Restylane and the Restylane family line of dermal fillers are comprised of Hyaluronic Acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body. When this clear gel is injected beneath the skin, it restores volume loss and creates a more youthful appearance.
There are several Restylane fillers that make up the Restylane family, and these various fillers are comprised of different-sized particles. Dermal fillers have a wide variety of applications, for instance, Restylane Eyelight dermal filler with finer particles is typically used to treat under-eye hollows, whereas a filler with larger particles Restylane Refyne is more likely to be used on severe wrinkles and to correct greater volume loss.
Where Wrinkles Can Occur?
Cheeks
Loss of collagen, thinning of underlying fat, and decreasing bone volume can lead to a reduction of volume in the cheeks, giving a sunken appearance.
Nasolabial folds (smile lines)
Through volume loss and aging over time, the skin of our cheeks may drape over to become nasolabial folds, creating a tired-looking face with wrinkles between the nose and mouth.
Lips
As we age, our lips may lose shape and there can be an increase in small vertical lines around the mouth, while the corners sag.
Hands
As part of the natural aging process, volume in the hands deteriorates over time making the veins, tendons, and bones become more visible.
What Areas can Restylane Treat?
At Essential Aesthetics, we offer different types of dermal fillers. Each filler in the Restylane family is used to treat different concerns:
- Restylane –The most well-known filler, Restylane can be used to add volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, like the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth.
- Restylane Refyne –The first signs of smile lines around the mouth (“smoker lines” or “rhytid lines”) can cause an aged appearance. Restylane Refyne helps soften and smooth them out while also allowing you to retain your natural expression.
- Restylane Silk –This filler can be used not only to add volume to the lips but also to smooth wrinkling around patients’ mouths. This filler is designed with precision to smooth out and deliver subtle enhancement of fuller lips with natural-looking results.
- Restylane Defyne –Deeper, thicker nasolabial folds need correction that restores a more youthful appearance to the face with flexibility and natural expression. Restylane Defyne helps smooth out deep folds and wrinkles such as marionette lines, chin lines, and nasolabial folds.
- Restylane Lyft –Volume loss is a telltale indicator of aging. Restylane Lyft corrects this loss by adding volume and projection to the cheeks and midface, creating a natural, lifted look. Restylane Lyft can also help you achieve natural-looking volume for your hands. Over time, volume loss in the hands makes them appear aged, but this filler helps add fullness back to the hands for a youthful-looking appearance
- Restylane Kysse –The newest FDA-approved HA lip filler, Kysse is designed to enhance lip volume while minimizing the appearance of fine lines above the upper lip. This filler is the first HA filler formulated with XpresHAn Technology™ which is designed for excellent tissue integration. With Restylane Kysse, your lips will look fuller and softer!
- Restylane Eyelight –Restylane Eyelight is designed to fill in the under-eye area, providing a refreshed appearance while maintaining a natural look and feel. Recently, in June 2023, Restylane Eyelight received FDA approval.
How Long Does Restylane Last?
The length of time you can expect your Restylane results to last varies, depending on the area you have treated and the type of filler used. For instance, nasolabial fold or marionette line treatments may last 12-18 months, whereas treatment for the back of the hands may last about 6 months. Restylane Kysse has been clinically proven to last up to a year.
Who is the best candidate for Restylane?
Most people are a good candidate for Restylane, however, it is up to your aesthetic provider to determine if Restylane fillers are the appropriate treatment for you.
To determine which Restylane family filler is right for you, schedule a consultation with our expert injector, Dr. Ellie Zarnegar DMSc, PA. During your appointment, Dr. Ellie will evaluate your areas of concern and determine which filler is right for you. We offer financing via Care Credit for ideal candidates, helping ensure adherence to a sensible budget and the recommended aesthetics regimen.
Your Experience with Restylane
After your thorough consultation, Dr. Ellie DMSc, PA will come up with a customized treatment plan for you. A topical anesthetic may be applied depending on the type of filler used and each individual’s sensitivity to pain. After 15-20 minutes of applying the topical anesthetic, Dr. Ellie DMSc, PA will cleanse the treatment area, before making a series of injections using a fine needle. Most dermal fillers contain lidocaine, making the injections relatively painless and comfortable. This process typically takes 30-45 minutes and the results are immediate!
After treatment, you may experience some swelling or bruising, but they should subside within a week after treatment. Please contact our office if you have any adverse side effects such as nodules or swelling that are not resolved by massaging the treated area.
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“Danville’s got a gem with Essential Aesthetics. After my Restylane session with Dr. Ellie, I couldn’t stop looking in the mirror. She’s got magic hands!”
Katherine I.
“Living in Orinda, there’s a lot close by, but none quite like Essential Aesthetics. Over a year with them, and every visit feels like the first. Thanks, Dr. Ellie, for the Restylane wonders!”
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