Everyone will experience changes to their skin as they age. Collagen production diminishes as time progresses, fat pads in the face can decrease, and skin can become more wrinkled. While this process is natural, many people add dermal fillers to their skincare routine to help fill in lost volume and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
Restylane is one option that we offer to our patients at Premiere Aesthetics in Fort Myers, FL. It can be an excellent choice for filling in lines and wrinkles and increasing the volume and lift of the cheeks, lips, laugh lines, and more.
What Is Restylane?
Restylane is a collection of dermal filler products that are primarily used in the face to correct wrinkles and folds, define facial contours, and add volume. The collection includes several products with different formulations that are indicated for many areas including:
- Lips
- Cheeks
- Nasolabial Folds
- Marionette Lines
- Hands
All of the Restylane filler products are made using hyaluronic acid (HA). This substance can be found naturally in your skin, joints, and more. In dermal fillers such as Restylane, this material is synthetic but bioidentical so your body can break it down just as it would with naturally occurring HA.
How Does Restylane Work?
This product and other HA dermal fillers work by filling in space within your facial tissues and supporting the upper layer of the skin. When injected, the HA gel not only takes up space but will also attract water molecules which can keep the skin in the area hydrated and create natural and blended results.
The Restylane Dermal Filler Collection
Restylane Defyne
This is a dermal filler product that can be used to improve the shape of the chin and fill out nasolabial folds and marionette lines. This product in the Restylane family uses crosslinking technology that makes it suitable for deeper lines and contouring applications where a more structured product is needed.
Restylane Kysse™
If you want to add smooth and natural volume to your lips, this product is a good choice. This Restylane lip filler includes XpresHAn Technology™ which allows the filler to behave much more naturally once in your skin. It allows for all of your normal movements and expressions and looks and feels natural.
Restylane Silk
Restylane Silk is a smoother formula that can be used for lip augmentation and for correcting vertical lines around the lips.
Restylane Lyft
This is a versatile product that is indicated for use in the midface to help contour and define aging skin. It can be used deeper in the facial tissue to correct deep wrinkles and folds and it can add volume to cheeks and other areas. It is also the product that we use to correct volume loss in the hands. This product also includes lidocaine for increased comfort.
Restylane Contour
If there are areas that need additional structure and volume, Restylane Contour can be a good option. It is for use in cheeks and midface contouring and it offers support without reducing natural movement in the cheeks.
What to Expect Before, During, and After Treatment
Before Treatment
Preparing for treatment can be simple with the right provider. We improve the patient experience by offering relaxed consultations that will give you time to get the information you need. During our consultation, we will determine which products will be the most effective for your situation and discuss your expectations for the treatment. Before your injections, you will want to be gentle on your skin and avoid any medications or supplements that your doctor has recommended abstaining from prior to treatment.
During Treatment
Before injections, your face will be gently cleansed and sanitized to keep the area safe for injection. The product comes in a syringe that has a very small needle for comfort. Small amounts of the product will be injected into several different points in the treatment area for even dispersion of the product. You may experience a pinch with each injection, but numbing cream can be used to decrease any pain that you may feel with the injections.
Injection time is different for each patient, but Restylane filler treatments are a relatively fast process that can be done during your lunch break. First treatments tend to be longer while touch-up treatments are much faster.
After Treatment
After treatment, the area may be swollen and there may be some redness around the injection sites. The swelling typically goes down within 48-72 hours and ice and arnica gel can be used to speed the process. Be sure to avoid any harsh treatments or products on your skin such as facials or massages, and avoid touching the area to give your skin time to heal and the product time to settle in.
You can begin seeing results right away as the Restylane gel adds volume to the area. It can take time before you see the final results of your treatment as the swelling goes down and your body adjusts to the product.
Each of the Restylane products can last a different amount of time. Most products last up to 6 months while others can last longer. Talk to your doctor about what you can expect from your individual treatment.
Dermal Filler Consultations in Fort Myers, FL
If you are looking for a simple treatment that can temporarily add volume to your lips, cheeks, nasolabial folds, hands, or other areas, Restylane may be right for you. At Premiere Aesthetics in Fort Myers, FL, we use dermal fillers to resolve skin laxity and loss of volume. For more information or to schedule a consultation, call our office or request an appointment online.
