Restylane® Injections

Houston, Texas

Procedures

What is Restylane®?

Restylane® is a safe and natural cosmetic dermal filler that restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds.

Is Restylane® safe?

Yes. Restylane® has been used safely by dermatologists and plastic surgeons since 1996 worldwide. Because Restylane® is non-animal-based and fully biocompatible, allergy testing is not required. There is virtually no risk of animal-based disease transmission or allergic reaction. The most commonly reported side effects were temporary redness and swelling at the injection site. These effects typically resolve within two to three days.

How is Restylane® different from BOTOX®?

Restylane® is a natural cosmetic filler. In contrast, BOTOX® is a drug that blocks nerve transmission and relaxes the underlying muscles. Many patients have been very pleased after receiving treatment with both products.

What is Restylane® made of?

Restylane® is the first and only cosmetic dermal filler made of non-animal-based hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that already exists in the human body and is used to provide volume and fullness to the skin. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane® is a crystal-clear gel called NASHA, or Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid.

How is Restylane® different than other hyaluronic acid-based products?

Unlike other hyaluronic acid-based products, such as those made from rooster combs, only Restylane® is non-animal-based. This quality virtually eliminates any risk of animal-based disease transmission or allergic reaction.

How long does Restylane® last?

Studies have shown that the average treatment results last up to six months or even longer. The unique technology helps maintain the cosmetic effect until the injected material is nearly gone.

Now that you have the answers to some important questions, why wait?

If you want to enjoy a smoother, more youthful appearance for up to six months, or even longer, ask Dr.Friedman if Restylane® is right for you. The simple procedure can be done during your lunch hour. And the effects are immediate.

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RESTYLANE® is a crystal-clear, non-animal, biodegradable gel based on a natural substance, called hyaluronic acid. The gel is injected into the skin in tiny amounts with a very fine needle. The result is instantaneous and produces a long-lasting, natural enhancement, gentle and safe to your skin.

Restylane® compared to other treatments:

	Botulinum Toxin Type A
Description	Botulinum Toxin Type A is a toxin that blocks neuromuscular transmission when injected in tiny amounts into specific muscles to treat and improve lines and wrinkles associated with facial expression.
Procedure	Botulinum toxin is injected in minute quantities. It blocks the nerve impulses to the facial muscles responsible for contraction, thereby relaxing the muscles and smoothing facial lines. It is most effective on frown lines and crow's feet around the eyes. Accurate dosing and precise positioning are critical in order to freeze the right muscles just enough.
Safety	The long-term risks of botulinum toxin are unknown. Redness may occur, as well as bruising, numbness, swelling and headaches. If overdosed or the injection is performed incorrectly, the patient can be left with an immobile face or droopy eyelids until the effect of the injection wears off.
Duration	The result lasts for about four months.

 

	Collagen treatment
Description	Collagen is derived from the hides of cows specially bred for the purpose. Collagen can also be derived from pig skin. Because collagen is an animal product, a collagen test skin implant is administered to determine whether the patient is allergic to the implant, four weeks prior to the treatment.
Procedure	Collagen can be injected under the skin to fill lines and wrinkles. It is also used for lip enhancement. The treatment takes less than an hour.
Safety	Redness and swelling may occur. Allergic reactions are possible in 3-4% of patients.
Duration	The effect normally lasts for three to four months.

 

	Stabilized Non-Animal Hyaluronic acid gel (NASHA)
Description	Hyaluronic acid is a substance that exists naturally in the body. Its most important function is to carry and bind water. Non-animal, stabilized hyaluronic acid (NASHA) does not contain animal protein and does not require a skin test prior to treatment.
Procedure	RESTYLANE is designed for different purposes and effects, from reducing wrinkles and folds to enhancing facial contours and sculpting lips. The treatment often takes less than half an hour.
Safety	Injection-related adverse reactions such as swelling, redness and tenderness might occur. Other adverse reactions are very rare.
Duration	The result is immediate and can last from 6 - 12 months, depending on the patient and the area that is being treated.

 

	Other Hyaluronic acid products
Description	In addition to RESTYLANE, a range of hyaluronic acid treatments is available. Some of these products are derived from cockscombs bred especially for this purpose.
Procedure	Hyaluronic acid is used to treat lips, wrinkles and facial lines. The treatment takes less than an hour to perform.
Safety	Swelling, redness and tenderness may occur at the site of injection.
Duration	The duration varies depending on the type of product, the condition of the patient and the area being treated.

 

	Permanent/semi-permanent skin implants
Description	Permanent and semi-permanent skin implants contain a range of different synthetic ingredients to make the product last longer.
Procedure	These products are used to fill lines and wrinkles and to augment lips by injection. Some of the products require at least two treatment sessions.
Safety	For some products, very little or no safety data at all are available. Immediate reactions include redness and swelling at the injection site. Longer-term reactions include permanent redness, inflammation, lumpiness, skin discoloration or granulomas.
Duration	The duration differs between the products. Some claim to last for ever, while others offer a sustained improvement for up to twelve months.

 

	Fat injections / liposculpture
Description	Fat injections or liposculpture are performed using the patient's own fat cells taken from unwanted fat deposits. There are many variables in this treatment, including the way the fat is extracted, whether frozen or fresh fat is used, the area that is injected, the amount of fat that is used and how deeply the fat is injected.
Procedure	The fat is injected under the skin to treat hollow cheeks, to enhance lips or cheeks or to treat deep folds. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and can take from less than one hour to several hours.
Safety	Some lumpiness can occur, in addition to injection-related reactions. If the patient puts on weight, the injected area can become enlarged, which may not be desirable.
Duration	The reported duration varies from a few months to several.

 

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