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Restylane®
What Is Restylane®?
Restylane® is a gel that is injected into the skin in order to add volume to lips and lift up wrinkles and folds. Restylane® consists of hyaluronic acid, which is a natural substance already present in your body. Once in the skin, Restylane® works by creating volume. Some dermal fillers are derived from animal substances. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane® is non-animal.
How Does it Work?
During treatment, the crystal-clear Restylane® gel is injected into the skin in tiny amounts with a very fine needle. The gel produces volume under the wrinkle, which is lifted up and smoothed out. When enhancing lips or facial contours, Restylane® adds volume and shape to the treated area.
What To Expect After Treatment?
Immediately after the treatment, you can expect slight redness, swelling, tenderness or an itching sensation in the treated area. This is a normal result of the injection. The discomfort is temporary and generally disappears in a few days. After a lip treatment, the lips may become swollen and look somewhat uneven. This can persist for a few days (up to a week). If the discomfort continues, please contact your nurse or physician.
FAQs
How long will the treatment session take?
Treatment with Restylane® is a very quick and easy process. As no pre-test is needed, the treatment can be carried out immediately. A treatment generally takes 30 minutes. The time differs somewhat, depending on the correction you wish to have performed.
What should I bear in mind after my treatment with Restylane®?
During the first 48 hours after your treatment, do not massage or rub the treated area. If you have had a lip enhancement, avoid puckering your lips for the first two days after the treatment. Until the initial swelling and redness have resolved, do not expose the treated area to intense heat (e.g. in a solarium or by sunbathing) or extreme cold.
Can Restylane® be removed?
No. However, Restylane® dissolves naturally with time. If you feel uncertain about the desired result, you can choose to have the treatment done in steps on different occasions.
Can Restylane® replace surgical procedures?
No. However, Restylane® is sometimes used in conjunction with surgery to fill out wrinkles that cannot be removed by surgery.
What should I think about before I have a Restylane® treatment?
Look at yourself in the mirror and think about the result you are expecting. Try to convey your expectations to your nurse or physician before the treatment and ask him or her what is possible.
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