Restylane

In simple terms, Restylane is a dermal filler. It is injected into the skin to replace Hyaluronic Acid that has dissipated over time. All living organisms have Hyaluronic Acid in their bodies. In humans this is the substance that creates volume in ones face, giving it a healthy, young appearance. You can imagine what Hyaluronic acid does for a face when you consider the rounded face of a child, which forms into adulthood, and eventually recedes toward the skull causing furrow lines. When these are augmented by Restylane, this crystal clear Hyaluronic acid combines with your own to revitalize the face.

Here's how Restylane works:

Your skin is made of two layers, with supporting columns holding them apart. The area in-between includes the clear-jelly like substance Hyaluronic Acid. While young, the Hyaluronic acid is in abundance. As you grow older, the acid between these layers diminishes, and the skin somewhat caves, causing a wrinkle along the line. The wrinkle would be gone if you filled that area back up with the Hyaluronic Acid jelly-like substance. That's where Restylane comes in.

The Restylane is injected into the skin with a very thin needle. It is injected into this area, and restores the natural volumes underneath the wrinkle. The wrinkle is now lifted up and smoothed out. All of this takes about 30 minutes, leaves no marks or scars, and the results can be seen immediately.

Depending on the results you'd like, you can discuss maintenance and the period between injections with your nurse. Follow up injections typically need require less Restylane to achieve the results you want. Time between injections is typically 6 to 12 months. Restylane is a non-animal hyaluronic acid, manufactured by a unique method in the Q-Med Laboratories in Sweden. Hyaluronic Acid is a naturally occurring substance in the body so it naturally dissipates into the body with time.

There are no pretests. Some biodegradable implants require a test because they have been extracted from animals. Because Restylane is not an animal product, there is no risk of allergic reaction. The most important fact to remember about injectable fillers is that the results are not permanent. Injected material is eventually metabolized by the body. You should not expect the same long-lasting results that may be gained from cosmetic surgery.