Restylane is a crystal-clear non-animal, biodegradable gel based on a natural substance called hyaluronic acid. The filler is injected into the skin in tiny amounts with a very fine needle. The result is instantaneous and produces a long-lasting natural enhancement, gentle and safe to your skin.
Restylane comes in 3 grades adding volume to lips, folds and wrinkles. The SubQ product is great for lifting the mid face and for the correction of acne and chicken-pox scarring.
The procedure is carried out over 30 minutes and a topical anaesthetic can be applied 30-60 minutes before the injection to minimise any discomfort. After the injection there may be slight redness, bruising, swelling, tenderness or an itching sensation in the treated area. This is normal. The side effects disappear in 48-72 hours.
Very rarely some patients experience a localized swelling at the injection site. This occurs in 1 in 2,000 patients. It is a hypersensitivity reaction which occurs several days after the injection and can last for four weeks before subsiding.
Book an appointment to discuss with your dermatologist how Restylane could improve the way you look and feel about yourself.
