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 Immediate
and long-lasting wrinkle correction.
Q What is
Restylane®?
A 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.
Q What is
Restylane made of?
A 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 fully biocompatible with human hyaluronic acid.
Q How is
Restylane different than other hyaluronic acid-based products?
A Unlike
rooster-derived hyaluronic acid based products, Restylane is free
from animal proteins. This quality 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.
Q Is Restylane®
safe?
A 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 seven days. Sunbathing and cold outdoor activities should
be avoided until any redness or swelling disappear. If you are
pregnant, breastfeeding, or under 18, you shouldn’t use Restylane.
Q Can Restylane
be used anywhere on the face?
A Restylane has
been used in more than 1.5 million treatments in over 60 countries
to correct a variety of wrinkles. In the U.S. the FDA has approved
Restylane for wrinkles and folds like the ones from the nose to the
corners of the mouth. Your doctor will consult with you prior to
your injection regarding common treatment areas.
Q How long does
Restylane last?
A Restylane is
proven to deliver long-lasting results. Studies have shown that
Restylane effects generally last for about six months. Restylane’s
stabilization technology helps maintain the cosmetic effect until
the injected material is nearly gone. |
