1. Be Gone Wrinkles and Laugh Lines
Restylane, a clear gel dermal filler smooths those parentheses like wrinkles on either side of your mouth (nasolabial folds), and other deep facial wrinkles. It's made with hyaluronic acid, a natural compound in the human body that adds vitality and fullness to the skin. As people age, hyaluronic acid diminishes, causing wrinkles, laugh lines and thinner skin. Unlike Botox, it's water based and has no animal proteins. Hailed as a replacement for collagen, it's used to plump up lips and thin skin around the eyes.
2. Quick, Easy and Effective
Restylane does the job with one injection into the requested area, but in rare cases two injections are needed. The effect fades after six months, so return visits are necessary. It's less expensive than comparable treatments like Radiesse and Botox. The procedure takes place in a plastic surgeon's or dermatologist's office and takes about 30 minutes. You'll get instant results, unlike creams and other mail order wrinkle concoctions. Except for lip injections, Restylane injections don't require an anesthetic. Some surgeons apply a numbing topical cream before injection to be safe while others use a machine that blows cold air against the skin to prevent discomfort.
3. Side Effects Are Minimal
If you have severe allergies or cold sores, avoid Restylane, otherwise it's a pretty safe injectable filler. It won't "freeze your face," like Botox, which deaden nerves. Common side effects include bruising, redness, itching and swelling, but they usually dissipate shortly after treatment. Refrain from taking aspirin, St. John's Wort or Vitamin E before the Restylane injection. After injection, don't touch the area for six hours, then wash with soap and water.
4. Super Size Your Restylane
The Restylane filler used for fine lines consists of smaller particles while the gel for deep creases contains larger particles. Either way, the clear gel remains a safe and effective way to eliminate crow's feet and moderate wrinkles to give skin a fresh, youthful appearance.
5. Restylane Retrains Your Skin
A recent study showed that Restylane actually spurs fibroblast cells into a youthful configuration that cause them to produce more collagen. As dermatologists and scientists work on more advanced versions of this filler, Restylane may soon become a one-stop shop for mild to moderate wrinkles and fine lines.
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