Restylane®

Restylane® restores volume and fullness to the skin to correcct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. After your treatment, you might have some redness or swelling. This will normally last less than seven days. Sunbathing and cold outdoor activities should be avoided until the redness or swelling disapear. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or under 18, you should not use Restylane®.

Restylane® is available only through a licensed practioner. Call Smooth Reflections Laser Center to schedule a free consultation or for additional information.

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 the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth (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 Stabalized Hyaluronic Acid. NASHA is biodegradable and fully biocompatile with human hyaluronic acid.

How is Restylane® Different Than Other Hyaluroinc Acid-based Products?
Unlike rooster-derived hyaluronic acid-based products, Restylane® is free from animal proteins. This quality limits the 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.

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.

Here are few other things you'll want to know. After your treatment, you might have some redness or swelling. This will normally last less than seven days. Sunbathing and cold outdoor activities should be avoided until the redness or swelling disappear. You should not be treated with Restylane® if your are pregnant, breastfeeding, or under 18.

Where Can Restylane® Be Used?
In the U.S. the FDA has approved Restylane® for facial wrinkles and folds like the ones from the nose to the corners of the mouth. Restylane® has been used in more than 3 million treatments in over 60 countries to correct a variety of wrinkles. Our nurse and doctor will consult with you prior to your injection regarding common treatment areas.

How Long Does Restylane® Last?
Restylane is proven to deliver long-lasting results. Studies have shown that Restylane® effects generally last for six months. Restylane's stabilization technology helps maintain the cosmetic effect until the injected material is nearly gone.

How Often Should I Have Restylane® Treatments Done?
Treatments are typically scheduled twice a year. Having a follow-up treatment before the product has fully dissipated may enhance the lasting effect.

What Should You Do Prior To Treatment?
Restylane® requires no pretesting, but you should take a few precautions before being treated. Avoid using asprin, non-steroidal anti-inflamatory medications, St. John's Wort, or high doses of Vitamin E supplements prior to treatment, because these may increase brusing or bleeding at the injection site. Also, if you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, discuss this with the doctor. He may consider prescribing a medication to minimize recurrence.

How Is Restylane® Different From Botox® Cosmetic?
Restylane® is a natural, cosmetic filler that plumps up the skin to smooth away facial wrinkles. In contrast, Botox® Cosmetic is a drug that relaxes the muscles underlying wrinkles. Many patients have been very pleased after receiving treatment with both products in different areas of the face.

How Is Restylane® Different From Bovine Collagen?
Bovine collagen is derived from animals (cows) and requires an allergy test with up to a three-week waiting period. Restylane® can be administered immediately - no waiting is required.

Do The Injections Hurt?
Restylane® is injected directly into the skin in tiny amounts by an ultrafine needle, resulting in minimal discomfort. The procedure is simple and convenient, and the results are practically instantaneous. Some patients may experience discomfort around the injection site. To optimize your comfort during the short procedure, the physician may anesthetize the treatment area.

How Much Do Restylane® Injections Cost?
Restylane® is a customized pprocedure based on your specific needs, so the cost will vary from patient to patient. You may require more than one syringe of Restylane in your initial

What do I do Next?
Call (618) 632-SMOOTH to schedule your appointment for a complimentary consultation. Our office is conveniently located in O'Fallon, IL and we are just a phone call away. Smooth Reflections Laser Center is The First Step to a Smoother You!™ One of our Registered Nurses will be happy to answer all your questions Concerning Restylane® and help you decide if this is the right procedure for you.

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