Looking Younger With Restylane
If you've been looking into collagen treatments or Botox to help reduce the fine lines that are appearing near your eyes or lips, there's another treatment that is providing positive results. Restylane was approved by the FDA in December 2003, and has since been used in more than 1.5 million treatments worldwide. Restylane is a cosmetic dermal filler made of a crystal clear gel called Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid, or NASHA™. Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that already exists in the human body, and can be used to provide volume to the skin.
How does Restylane work?
Restylane
is applied in a similar manner to
other non-surgical cosmetic procedures,
and is injected into the area of
choice. When it is injected into
the lip, wrinkle or fold, it works
together with the body's own hyaluronic
acid, and joins forces to create
volume, giving a more youthful and
healthy appearance.
What type of results can I expect?
Just
like other forms of injectables,
Restylane will have an immediate
affect. It also has long-term temporary
results, and can last anywhere from
6 to 12 months. The results will
vary, depending on your lifestyle,
age, and skin factors.
What are the side effects?
One
of the reasons Restylane is growing
in popularity is because of its safety.
Since hyaluronic acid is naturally
present in the body, the skin and
body do no react to the material.
In fact, very few reactions have
occurred in people electing this
product. The reported reactions do
include temporary redness, bruising,
swelling, itching or tenderness,
and may last anywhere from a few
days to a couple of weeks. This makes
Restylane very appealing and a convenient
solution for reducing fine lines
and wrinkles that appear on the face
and neck.
What is the recovery time?
Restylane
injections can be administered anywhere
from 30 minutes to an hour or more,
depending on how many areas will
be injected. Immediately after the
treatment you may experience slight
swelling, tenderness or redness,
but you should easily be able to
return to your normal routine.
As a precaution, you should also avoid alcohol and exercise for six to ten hours following the procedure, and avoid sunbathing or cold weather activities until all redness and swelling disappears.
What do I need to do before a Restylane
treatment?
The
best part of this procedure is it requires
no pre-testing. Because hyaluronic
acid is present in the human body,
there is no need for skin tests to
determine allergic reactions.
Who is the ideal candidate for Restylane
treatment?
Restylane
is most effective in correcting wrinkles
and folds around the nose, lips, eyes
and cheeks. It also provides natural
fullness to the lips when used for
lip augmentation. The ideal candidate
is a person who is looking for minor
correction, and is aware that periodic
treatments are required to retain the
necessary results.
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