Restylane Injections

Restylane 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 that provides volume and fullness to the skin. Once in the skin, Restylane works by creating volume.

Is Restylane FDA approved?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Restylane(R) injection for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds, the lines between the nose and mouth. Restylane is the first and only FDA-approved dermal filler made of a biodegradable non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid.

How does Restylane work?

Restylane gel is injected into the skin in tiny amounts to add volume, lifting up and smoothing out unwanted wrinkles.

Is there an allergy test required?

No pre-test is needed.

Which areas of the face can be treated with Restylane?

Restylane can be used for smoothing out folds and wrinkles, lip enhancements and shaping facial contours. The most common areas are the glabellar lines (between the eyebrows), the nasolabial folds (from the root of the nose to the angle of the mouth) and the lips, although other sites can also be treated.

Are there any side-effects associated with Restylane?

Injection-related reactions such as swelling, redness and tenderness might occur.

What is hyaluronic acid?

Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that is found throughout your body. It gives volume to the skin, lubricates the joints and gives the eyes their shape. The hylaluronic acid in Restylane is stabilized for long duration and is not of animal or human origin.

How long do the results last?

Restylane is effective for up to six months, but individual results may vary.