Restylane: Your #1 Guide to Smooth Skin
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If you’re looking to refresh your appearance, Restylane is a name you’ll encounter. It’s a leading brand of dermal fillers made from hyaluronic acid (HA)—a natural substance in your body that keeps skin hydrated. Restylane works to smooth wrinkles, restore lost volume, and improve facial contours.
Launched in 1996, Restylane was the original hyaluronic acid dermal filler. With over 50 million treatments performed worldwide, it has more than two decades of proven experience, making it a trusted choice for natural-looking improvements.
As a master injector at Ideal Face & Body in Beverly Hills, I specialize in Restylane treatments. My precise techniques ensure natural results that improve your unique beauty and help you achieve a refreshed look.
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The Science Behind the Smooth: How Restylane Works
As we age, our skin’s natural hyaluronic acid (HA) diminishes, leading to lines, wrinkles, and volume loss. Restylane replenishes this HA, acting as a hydrating boost to restore a more youthful appearance. The core of Restylane is a modified, longer-lasting form of HA, developed with unique stabilization technologies by Galderma.
When injected, the Restylane gel physically fills areas of lost volume, attracts water to hydrate and plump the skin, and provides structural support to lift and smooth wrinkles.
Restylane uses two unique technologies to create a broad range of gel textures for every need:
- NASHA Technology (Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid): This technology creates a firmer gel with distinct particles, ideal for lifting, precise placement, and adding structure.
- OBT Technology (Optimal Balance Technology) / XpresHAn Technology: This technology creates a smoother, more flexible gel that integrates seamlessly with tissue. It allows for natural movement and expression, making it ideal for dynamic areas like around the mouth.
By leveraging these advanced technologies, Restylane products deliver immediate, natural-looking results that restore harmony and balance to your features.
Our goal at Ideal Face & Body is to improve your natural beauty with subtle treatments that are harmonious with your unique features, helping you look refreshed and feel confident.
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Achieving Your Aesthetic Goals
The versatile Restylane family can address a wide range of aesthetic concerns. Here are some common goals we can help you achieve:
- Smoothing Wrinkles and Folds: Softens deep lines like nasolabial folds (“smile lines”) and marionette lines, as well as finer lines around the mouth and eyes.
- Restoring Facial Volume: Replenishes lost volume in the cheeks and temples for a fuller, more lifted look.
- Enhancing Contours: Defines and improves the contours of the cheeks, chin, and jawline for a more balanced profile.
- Lip Augmentation: Adds fullness, improves definition, and improves symmetry. At Ideal Face & Body, we specialize in a comfortable, “painless” lip augmentation experience.
- Reducing Under-Eye Hollows: Gently fills tear troughs to reduce dark circles and a tired appearance.
- Improving Skin Quality: Hydrates the skin from within to improve elasticity and texture, reducing fine lines and acne scars.
- Hand Rejuvenation: Restores volume to the back of the hands, minimizing the appearance of prominent veins and tendons.
The Restylane Family: A Product for Every Goal
The Restylane portfolio is like an artist’s palette, with a diverse range of products to sculpt and improve your features. Each product has a unique gel texture and particle size, allowing us to create a customized treatment plan to target your specific concerns and achieve natural, beautiful results.
Let’s explore the different types of Restylane products and their uses.
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For Smoothing Lines and Folds
To soften lines that appear with facial expressions, Restylane offers solutions designed to move gracefully with your face.
Restylane Refyne uses flexible XpresHAn Technology™ to smooth moderate smile lines (nasolabial folds) and marionette lines while maintaining natural expression. For deeper lines, Restylane Defyne uses the same technology but with a firmer gel to correct more severe wrinkles and folds. It can also be used to improve the chin profile, adding structural support while allowing for natural movement.
For Lip Improvement and Definition
Whether you desire more fullness, better definition, or a more symmetrical pout, Restylane offers products made for beautiful, natural-looking lips. At Ideal Face & Body, we specialize in “painless” lip augmentation, ensuring your experience is as comfortable as possible.
Restylane Kysse is designed with XpresHAn Technology™ for lip augmentation, adding volume and smoothing lines around the mouth. It provides flexible, natural-feeling results that last up to a year. For more subtle lip improvements and smoothing fine “smoker’s lines,” Restylane Silk is an excellent choice due to its smooth, fine texture.
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For Lifting, Contouring, and Rejuvenation
The Restylane family also offers solutions for restoring lost volume, defining facial contours, and rejuvenating other areas.
Restylane Lyft with Lidocaine is a versatile filler for smoothing moderate to severe facial folds, adding volume to the cheeks, and correcting mid-face contour deficiencies. It is also FDA-approved for hand rejuvenation.
Restylane Contour is specifically designed for cheek augmentation and correcting mid-face contour deficiencies, restoring natural-looking volume and a gentle lift.
For the delicate under-eye area, Restylane Eyelight is designed to fill hollows (tear troughs), reducing dark circles and creating a more rested and bright-eyed appearance.
Your Treatment Journey: What to Expect During and After
Starting on a Restylane treatment journey at Ideal Face & Body is a straightforward process designed for your comfort and optimal results.
The Treatment Session
What should one expect during a Restylane treatment session?
Your journey starts with a thorough consultation with Dr. Sarah Yovino or Dr. Justin Yovino. We’ll discuss your goals, assess your facial anatomy, and create a personalized treatment plan, ensuring you are fully informed.
The treatment itself is a quick “lunchtime” procedure, typically taking 15-30 minutes. After cleansing the area, the Restylane gel is precisely injected using a fine needle or micro-cannula. Many products contain lidocaine for comfort, a key part of our “painless” lip augmentation. Results are visible immediately.
We pride ourselves on creating a calm, professional environment where you feel relaxed and confident throughout your treatment.
Aftercare and Longevity of Your Restylane Results
Following your Restylane treatment, proper aftercare helps optimize your results and minimize temporary side effects.
What aftercare is suggested for Restylane lip fillers and other treatments?
General aftercare tips include:
- Apply a cold compress to the treated area to help reduce swelling and bruising.
- Avoid strenuous exercise, excessive heat, and sun exposure for the first 24 hours.
- Avoid certain medications like aspirin or NSAIDs that can increase bruising, as advised by your injector.
- Do not touch or rub the treated area for 24-48 hours unless specifically instructed.
- Stay hydrated and rest to support your body’s healing process.
- Attend your follow-up appointment to assess your results and determine if any touch-ups are needed.
How long do Restylane results typically last?
The longevity of Restylane varies by product, treatment area, and individual metabolism. Results can last from 6 months to over a year. For example, Restylane Kysse in the lips is clinically proven to last up to 1 year, while other products for facial wrinkles can last up to 18 months with a retreatment. Final results are typically seen within two weeks as any initial swelling subsides.
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Safety First: Understanding the Profile of Restylane
Your safety is our top priority when considering any aesthetic treatment. Restylane has an excellent safety profile, backed by decades of clinical studies and over 50 million treatments worldwide. As the original FDA-approved hyaluronic acid filler, launched in 1996, it has a long-standing history of being both safe and effective.
While Restylane is considered very safe, like any medical procedure, there are potential side effects and important considerations that we will discuss in detail during your consultation.
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Important Considerations and Contraindications for Restylane
We believe in complete transparency regarding your treatment, including potential side effects and instances where Restylane may not be suitable.
Common Side Effects:
The most common side effects are temporary and related to the injection itself, typically resolving within a week. These include swelling, redness, pain, tenderness, bruising, lumps, and itching at the injection site.
Less Common Side Effects:
Less common effects include delayed-onset inflammation, which can be triggered by illness or vaccinations, and a recurrence of cold sores if you have a history of them.
Serious but Rare Side Effects:
While extremely rare, serious complications can occur. This is why choosing a skilled, experienced injector like Dr. Sarah Yovino or Dr. Justin Yovino is crucial. The most serious risk is an unintentional injection into a blood vessel, which can lead to vision problems, stroke, or scarring. This risk highlights the importance of an injector with deep anatomical knowledge and proper technique.
Contraindications (Who should NOT use Restylane):
Restylane is not suitable for individuals with:
- A history of severe allergies (anaphylaxis).
- An allergy to lidocaine or the proteins in hyaluronic acid.
- A bleeding disorder.
- An active infection or skin condition at the injection site.
Warnings and Precautions:
It is vital to discuss your full medical history with your injector, especially if you:
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Have a history of scarring or pigmentation issues.
- Are planning other cosmetic treatments.
- Are taking medications that affect the immune system or bleeding, such as aspirin or warfarin.
Frequently Asked Questions about Restylane
We understand you may have questions when considering a Restylane treatment. Here are answers to some common inquiries:
What are the main differences between the Restylane products?
The main differences are in their gel texture, particle size, and cross-linking. Products with XpresHAn Technology™ (also known as OBT) like Restylane Refyne are softer and more flexible, ideal for areas with a lot of movement. Products with NASHA Technology like Restylane Lyft are firmer, providing more structure and lift for areas like the cheeks. This variety allows us to tailor the treatment to your specific needs for optimal, natural-looking results.
How long does a Restylane treatment session take?
A Restylane treatment is very quick, often called a “lunchtime” procedure. The injection process itself typically takes only 15 to 30 minutes. Your full appointment will also include a consultation with Dr. Sarah Yovino or Dr. Justin Yovino to discuss your goals and create a plan.
Can Restylane results be reversed?
Yes. As a hyaluronic acid-based filler, Restylane can be reversed. An enzyme called hyaluronidase can be injected to quickly and effectively dissolve the filler. This provides a valuable safety net and allows for adjustments if needed, giving you complete peace of mind.
Conclusion
We’ve explored how Restylane dermal fillers can refresh your look by smoothing lines, restoring volume, and enhancing your natural contours. With a proven track record of safety and versatility, Restylane offers a range of personalized solutions. At Ideal Face & Body in Beverly Hills, CA, our expert injectors, Dr. Sarah Yovino and Dr. Justin Yovino, specialize in creating natural, harmonious results that improve your unique beauty. We focus on subtle improvements that help you feel more confident.
If you’ve been curious about how Restylane could help you look and feel your best, we invite you to take the next step. Come in for a consultation with our friendly team. We’ll take the time to listen to your goals, answer all your questions, and craft a personalized treatment plan that’s just right for you. Let us help you unveil the smoothest, most refreshed, and confident version of yourself!
