Applications For Use:

Collagen is part of the natural support structure of your skin. Wrinkles form when the natural collagen thins. This loss is mostly a factor of aging, but the environment and lifestyles we're exposed to also play roles. Without enough collagen, wrinkles and lines will start to form wherever the skin moves.

There are currently numerous fillers on the market for collagen replacement for replenishing the skin's collagen layer, smoothing lines and wrinkles, and adding definition to lip borders from the inside out. The results are immediate. While healing time varies, many people return to normal activities the same day. People absorb collagen at varying rates, but treatments generally last from 3 to 6 months. Like your own collagen, your body will eventually absorb the filler so ongoing treatments are necessary to maintain results. Filler procedures have been proven safe and effective for over 15 years and are FDA approved. Some of the common fillers used today are Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, Radiesse, Cosmoderm, Cosmoplast and Collagen.  Check with your health care professional to find out which one would be best for you. The following frequently asked questions are about Restylane one of the more popular fillers currently being used. The information will vary depending on the filler you choose but this will give you an understanding of the process and better prepare you for the apporaite questions you should be asking your health care professional as you are choosing which filler is best for you. 

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is Restylane?
Restylane is a safe and natural cosmetic dermal filler that restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds.

What is Restylane made of?
Restylane is the first cosmetic dermal filler made of non-animal-based hyaluronic acid.  Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that already exists in the human body and is used to provide volume and fullness to the skin. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane is a crystal-clear gel called NASHA, or Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid. NASHA is biodegradable and biocompatible with human hyaluronic acid.

How is Restylane different than other hyaluronic acid based products?
Unlike rooster-derived hyaluronic acid-based products, Restylane is free from animal proteins, which limits any risk of animal-based disease transmission or allergic reaction. Restylane contains trace amounts of gram-positive bacterial proteins and should not be used by patients with a history of allergies to such material. Additionally, Restylane has the highest concentration of hyaluronic acid available in a dermal filler.

How long does Restylane last?
Restylane is proven to deliver long-lasting results. Studies have shown that Restylane effects generally last for about 6 months. Restylane’s stabilization technology helps maintain the cosmetic effect until the injected material is nearly gone, 

Is Restylane safe?
Yes, Restylane has been used by Dermatologists and Plastic Surgeons since 1996 worldwide. There is limited risk of animal-based disease transmission or allergic reaction. Restylane is fully biocompatible and allergy testing is not required. Restylane contains trace amounts of gram-positive bacterial proteins and should not be used by patients with a history of allergies to such material. After your treatment, you might have some redness or swelling. This will normally last less than 7 days. Sunbathing and cold outdoor activities should be avoided until any redness or swelling disappears. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or under 18, you shouldn’t use Restylane.

How often should I have Restylane treatments done?
Treatments are usually scheduled twice a year. Having a touch-up treatment before the product has fully dissipated may enhance the lasting effect.

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