Restylane Injections

Has age attacked your skin? If so, then Restylane injections may be for you. Restylane is a non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid based dermal filler that works to fights the signs of aging. Restylane is used enhance lips and fill in acne scars, it can remain in the dermis up to one year.

A Restylane Injection

Topical or local anesthetic is used to anesthetize the injection sites. Your cosmetic surgeon will inject the clear Restylane gel using a fine needle. It is injected into the dermis below the wrinkle lifting it out and making your skin look as if the wrinkle were never there. For lip enhancements, the Restylane is injected directly into and around the lip.

Mild to moderate stinging and burning can occur during injection and redness and swelling can last for hours or days after the procedure.

Once injected, Restylane penetrates the dermis and binds water. You can expect immediate results. Over time, Restylane will reabsorb into the body without a trace. So, follow up treatments are recommended to maintain your results.

The amount of Restylane used during your treatment depends on how much enhancement you want.

Side Effects Include

• Redness

• Swelling

• Injection site pain that can last for up to one week

• Lip swelling and discomfort can be significant

• Asymmetry may be noticeable during the first one to two weeks

• Small bumps of Restylane may be palpated at the injection site

If you are interested in Restylane Injections you should contact a cosmetic surgeon in your area. Whether it's Restylane Injections or another cosmetic procedure that you want to have done, there is a cosmetic surgeon in your area who can assist you today.

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