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What should patients do prior to
my dermal filler
treatment?
Patients should avoid taking aspirin, non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory medications, St. John’s Wort, or high
does 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 that 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 area injected.
Is Restylane® safe?
Yes.
Restylane®
has been used
safely by dermatologists 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
to have the Restylane®
treatment?
As with any
injection, some common injection-related reactions might
occur. The most commonly reported side effects were
temporary redness and swelling at the injection site.
These effects typically resolve within two to three
days.
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How is a
Restylane® treatment performed?
During
treatment, the crystal-clear Restylane® gel is injected
into the skin in tiny amounts with a very fine needle.
The gel produces volume under the wrinkle, which is
lifted up and smoothed out. When enhancing lips or
facial contours,
Restylane®
adds volume and shape to the treated area.
How long will the
Restylane® treatment session take?
Treatment with
Restylane®
is a very quick and easy process. As no pre-test is
needed, the treatment can be carried out immediately. A
treatment generally takes 30 minutes. The time differs
somewhat, depending on the correction you wish to have
performed.
What can be treated
with Restylane®?
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 the
lips, in the U.S., it is currently indicated only for
the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and
folds. Restylane® can be used for smoothing out folds
and wrinkles, lip enhancements and shaping facial
contours. The most common areas are the glabellar lines
(between the eyebrows), the nasolabial folds (from the
root of the nose to the angle of the mouth) and the
lips, although other sites can also be treated. Very
superficial or very deep wrinkles may be difficult to
correct. Please consult with Dr. Karlin
for an
assessment.
Does the
Restylane® hurt?
Most people find the injections relatively painless.
They may prick a little. If you like, a topical
anesthetic can be applied to the area being treated
prior to your procedure. When enhancing the lips, a
local anesthetic injection is available and often
requested by the patient.
How soon will I see the results?
The results can be seen immediately.
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What will I look like after the
Restylane® treatment?
Immediately after the treatment,
you can expect slight redness, swelling, tenderness or
an itching sensation in the treated area. This is a
normal result of the injection. The discomfort is
temporary and generally disappears in a few days. After
a lip treatment, the lips may become swollen and look
somewhat uneven. This can persist for a few days (up to
a week). If the discomfort continues, please contact
your provider.
What should I bear in mind after my treatment with
Restylane®?
During the first 48 hours after your treatment, do
not massage or rub the treated area. If you have had a
lip enhancement, avoid puckering your lips for the first
two days after the treatment. Until the initial swelling
and redness have resolved, do not expose the treated
area to intense heat (e.g. in a solarium or by
sunbathing) or extreme cold.
Can
Restylane® replace surgical procedures?
No. However,
Restylane®
is sometimes used in conjunction with surgery to fill
out wrinkles that cannot be removed by surgery.
How can
I get Restylane® treatment?
Call 407-226-0609
to schedule a
consultation.
We will answer all of your questions and help you reach
a decision. As no skin test is needed you can have the
treatment performed immediately after the
consultation.
Visit our plastic
/
cosmetic surgery
office in
Orlando, Florida (FL).
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