Restylane® and Juvederm™

Over recent years, hyaluronic acid has emerged as the miracle compound for filling in wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid is a physiological constituent of dermal tissue which maintains local moisture content and is gradually reabsorbed with time. The hyaluronic acid is injected into the facial tissue to smooth wrinkles and folds.

Restylane® is a new form of injectable filler. It has many advantages over traditional options like collagen and fat injections such as durability. Restylane® is a transparent hyaluronic acid, biodegradable gel that is injected into facial tissue to smooth wrinkles and folds, especially around the nose and mouth. Hyaluronic acid is a protective, lubricating and binding gel substance that is produced naturally by body moisture. Also, Restylane® is non-animal based, which eliminates transmission of animal based diseases and pretesting to determine allergic reaction.

Juvederm™ is the latest dermal filler advance from Allergan Inc. Juvederm™ is a “next generation” smooth gel, non-animal dermal filler offering a natural look / feel and long-lasting results for up to six months or longer. Juvederm™ dermal filler lasts long because it’s the only dermal filler currently available with the highest concentration of hyaluronic acid and a special formulation process. This process creates a smooth gel that flows easily into the skin, creating smooth, natural looks. The smooth consistency of Juvederm™ dermal filler also may help to minimize the discomfort that can sometimes occur during the injection procedure.

What is the treatment procedure?
Depending on each individuals needs and the amount of the area the needs treatment, the procedure will generally last anywhere from a few minutes to half and hour. Using a thin gauge needle, small amounts of injectable filler is injected into the areas of the facial tissue where moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds occur. Injectable fillers enhance your appearance with a minimal amount of pain. To help minimize pain, patients can request a topical anesthetic and for lip sculpting, a local anesthesia will likely be used.

What are the results?
Temporarily shapes facial contours, smoothes wrinkles and sculpts lips, adding volume to facial tissue and restoring a smoother appearance to the face. The effects of Injectable fillers are practically instantaneous and last for about 6 months or sometimes longer. Injectable fillers will help smooth moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. In a clinical study, most patients needed one injection to get a satisfactory result. Skin type, age, and daily activities can affect how long the results will last.

What are the side effects?
Any side effects that may occur generally only last for one or two days, then dissipate. These effects may or may not include:

• Bruising
• Redness
• Swelling
• Pain
• Tenderness
• Itching

Important Information
Though no pre-testing is needed, aspirin, Vitamin E supplements and other medications should be avoided before treatment because they can increase bruising or bleeding.

Injectable Fillers should not be used in patients who have:
• Severe allergies marked by a history of anaphylaxis (hypersensitivity to the ingestion or injection of a drug or protein)
• Multiple severe allergies
• Severe allergies to gram-positive bacterial proteins

To find out how Restylane® can transform your skin,
call for a consultation today.