Restylane Information

Restylane is an injectable filler that is utilized to combat aging by filling in lines and wrinkles in the facial area. Restylane injections are used to improve facial contouring, lip augmentation, and wrinkles that appear on the forehead, eyebrow, and nasolabial wrinkles. (Mouth area) The chemical make up of Restylane is that of hyaluronic acid. While foreign sounding in name is chemical substance that is naturally found in the human body. The role of hyaluronic acid in the human body is to cushion by means of attracting moisture. What makes Restylane different from other products utilizing this compound are its non-animal origins, which is key to eliminating the risk of allergic reaction.

Length and details of the Restylane injection procedure

The length of the procedure typically runs 10 minutes to 30 minutes per session.

A topical numbing cream is applied to patients receiving lip Restylane injections beforehand to minimize the little in the way of pain during the procedure.

Most patients typically do not require a general or local anesthetic for this procedure.

Most Restylane injection procedures are typically outpatient.

Risks and/or complications related to Restylane injections

Normal side effects include tingling, swelling, redness, all of which are usually temporary and may last for a few days. Most of these side effects are typical with a various cosmetic procedures, and are not considered a Restylane problem. A benefit for Restylane is the fact that it has been used world wide for over a decade. With it