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Botox / Restylane Questions & Answers
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Before you have a RESTYLANE treatment, it is important to be well informed and familiar with the procedure and the results you can expect. A selection of the most common questions follow. What
is Restylane? Restylane
is an injectable gel that should always be administered by a trained,
medically qualified practitioner. Restylane
enhances your natural looks by restoring your skin’s volume, creating
softness and revitalizing your appearance. Who
makes Restylane? Restylane
is produced by Q-Med AB. Q-Med is a Swedish biotechnology/medical device
company with headquarters in the city of Uppsala, near Stockholm, and
offices all around the world. After a decade of clinical use, more than 6
million treatments worldwide, continuous research and safety as top
priority, Restylane has today been proven to be safe, effective and long
lasting. The company continues to invest in research and development in the
interests of further improving patient safety. What
are the benefits of Restylane? Restylane
can instantly soften telltale aging lines or improve your looks by enhancing
your natural features, such as your cheeks or lips. RESTYLANE restores
volume, improves skin elasticity, and smoothes niggling lines and
imperfections. Long lasting but not permanent, Restylane allows you to stay
in control of your looks. What
is the clinical experience behind Restylane? Restylane
is one of the most tried and tested dermal fillers available today. It is
the benchmark for clinical excellence in its field. Its safety and efficacy
are clinically proven and supported by robust clinical data, spanning 10
years. Research and development is continuous.
How
does Restylane work? Restylane
is a crystal-clear gel produced biotechnologically using stabilized,
non-animal hyaluronic acid and water. The hyaluronic acid is a
tissue-friendly substance closely resembling the hyaluronic acid that occurs
naturally in the body. By replenishing nature’s supply of hyaluronic acid,
Restylane revitalizes and plumps up the skin, instantly diminishing the
appearance of lines and giving a softer look. What
does Restylane treatment involve? Restylane
is injected into the skin in small amounts using a very fine needle. The gel
provides hydration and structure and gives natural volume to smooth away the
appearance of lines, enhance facial shape, or create fuller lips. The
treatment is very quick and often takes less than 30 minutes. The treatment
benefits can normally be seen instantly and Restylane does not affect facial
expression. No skin test is required because Restylane does not contain any
animal-derived ingredients. What
areas can be treated? Restylane
treatments can be used to smooth out facial lines, create fuller lips and
shape facial contours, such as cheeks and chin. It is a subtle approach to
enhancing looks naturally. The
most common areas treated are:
from the nose to the angle of the mouth (the nasolabial folds)
lips (enhancement)
cheeks and chin (shaping)
back of the hands, décolletage, face (skin rejuvenation)
between the eyebrows (the glabellar lines) How
long does Restylane treatment effect last? One
of the great advantages of Restylane is that the effects are long lasting
but not permanent. You are always in control of your looks. Facial
lines and facial shaping: follow-up treatment is usually needed after 6-12
months Lip
enhancement: follow-up treatment is normally needed in about 6 months Skin
rejuvenation and deep hydration: after the initial intense treatment of 3
treatment sessions every 2-3 weeks, follow-up sessions are normally
recommended around every 6 months Duration depends on many factors, such as
skin type, lifestyle, age, the degree of perfection demanded by the patient
and the injection technique of the practitioner. Does
Restylane treatment hurt? Some
people may experience the treatment as a mild discomfort. A local
anaesthetic cream is often used. Another form of anaesthesia, a dental bloc,
is used to numb the area when enhancing lips. Can
Restylane be used if I have had laser treatment or a chemical peel? If
you have recently had some kind of cosmetic treatment, it is recommended you
wait until the area is totally healed and the skin is back to its normal
condition. This usually takes 4 to 6 weeks. Is
there any downtime with Restylane? You
can expect slight redness, swelling, pain, tenderness, itching and/or
bruising following Restylane treatment. This is the same as you might expect
with any type of injection. However, the discomfort is temporary and
generally disappears after a few days. With lip enhancement, it is wise to
choose your treatment time with care since your lips may become swollen and
appear slightly uneven for a few days. Are
there any risks with Restylane? More
than 6 million treatments have been carried out since the launch of
Restylane in 1996. Some common injection-related reactions might occur after
a Restylane injection; they typically resolve spontaneously within one or
two days after injection. These reactions include redness, swelling, pain,
itching, bruising or tenderness at the injection site. Inflammatory
reactions may last for up to two weeks in rare cases. After a lip
enhancement, your lips may be swollen for several days. Are
there any side effects with Restylane? Most
people can benefit from Restylane treatment. Restylane
should not be used in or near skin sites where there are or have been active
skin disease, inflammation or related conditions. Nor should it be injected
into an area where a permanent implant has been placed. Restylane has not
been tested in pregnant or breast-feeding women. During your pre-treatment consultation, you should thoroughly discuss your medical history with your practitioner. |