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Restylane to infill wrinkles and add volume to lips. PDF Print E-mail
There are many filling agents available for softening wrinkles and depressions in the skin. Two decades ago there was only one, Collagen which was used by many dermatologists however there were drawbacks to this filler.

Science has progressed markedly since then and now there are many fillers available. The favourite choice for fillers which is used by all our Doctors is Restylane.

Restylane is a hyaluronic acid (a natural sugar) which is one of the components in the structure of healthy skin. Restylane is frequently use in combination with other non-invasive procedures such as laser facial rejuvenation and Botox. These combinations have been proven to enhance the cosmetic benefits from these and other procedures.

There is an art to performing facial cosmetic enhancements and it requires skill and a keen eye for esthetics. All Restylane procedures are done by the Doctor / Dermato-surgeon not by a beauty therapist!

Applications:
  • Facial wrinkle correction- between brows, forehead lines
  • Lip Enhancement-defines the lips
  • Softening of Nasolabial folds (for deep folds expect repeat applications)

Benefits over other fillers:
  • No skin test is needed prior to the procedure
  • Longer lasting than collagen (6 to 12 months compared to 3 to 6 months)
  • Not derived from human or animal products
  • Noninvasive, requires only local anesthesia
  • Risk for granuloma formation is minimal

Risks:
  • Temporary Bruising
  • Redness/Swelling
  • Rare allergic reaction
 
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