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What should patients do
prior to treatment?
Patients
should avoid taking aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
medications, St. John’s Wort, or high doses of Vitamin E
supplements for one week prior to treatment. This will help
to minimize any bruising or bleeding at the injection site.
How is Restylane
different than other hyaluronic acid-based products?
Unlike
other hyaluronic acid-based products, such as those made
from rooster combs, only Restylane is non-animal-based.
This quality virtually eliminates any risk of animal-based
disease transmission or allergic reaction.
Is any of the material
left in the skin after Restylane is degraded?
No.
Restylane is completely degraded, leaving absolutely no
traces of the injected material in the body.
Is Restylane safe?
Yes.
Restylane has been used safely by dermatologist and plastic
surgeons since 1996 worldwide. Because Restylane is
non-animal-based and fully biocompatible, allergy testing is
not required. This quality virtually eliminates any risk of
animal-based disease transmission or allergic reaction. The
most commonly reported side effects were temporary redness
and swelling at the injection site. These effects typically
resolve within two to three days.
Are there any side
effects?
As with
any injection, some common injection-related reactions might
occur. The most common side effects are temporary redness
and swelling at the injection site. These typically resolve
within two to three days.
How is Restylane
administered?
Restylane
is injected directly into the skin in tiny amounts using an
ultrafine needle. After the injection, your physician may
gently massage your skin to optimize contouring. Restylane
is a simple and convenient procedure and results are
practically instantaneous.
How can I be sure the
needle is clean?
Restylane is prepackaged in a disposable glass syringe with
a sterilized needle.
How often should I have
Restylane treatments done?
Restylane
lasts twice as long as collagen, so treatments are typically
scheduled twice a year. Evidence shows that having a
touch-up treatment before the product has fully dissipated
will enhance the lasting effect.
Is Restylane approved
by the FDA?
Yes.
Restylane is FDA approved for use in the U.S.
Do Restylane injections
hurt?
Restylane is injected directly into the skin in tiny amounts
by an ultrafine needle, resulting in minimal discomfort. To
optimize your comfort during the short procedure, your
physician may anesthetize the treatment area.
Can Restylane be used
anywhere on the face?
Although
Restylane has been used in more than one million treatments
in over 60 countries to smooth wrinkles and deep facial
folds and to enhance the appearance and fullness of lips, in
the U.S., it is currently indicated only for the correction
of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as
nasolabial folds.
How is Restylane
different from Botox?
Restylane
is a natural, cosmetic filler. In contrast, Botox is a drug
that blocks nerve transmission and relaxes the underlying
muscles. Many patients have been very pleased after
receiving treatment with both products.
How is Restylane
different from bovine collagen?
Restylane
is proven to deliver a longer-lasting effect than
traditional collagen, with virtually no risk of animal-based
transmission or allergic reaction. In addition, bovine
collagen is derived from animals (cow) and requires an
allergy test. Because Restylane is non-animal-based, it can
be administered without pretesting, so no waiting is
required.
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