Restylane is a cosmetic dermal filler that restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds).

What is Restylane made of?

Restylane is made of hyaluronic acid. In the human body, natural hyaluronic acid provides volume and fullness to the skin. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane has been modified slightly to last longer than the body's hyaluronic acid. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane is produced by a biotechnical process.

Is Restylane derived from animals?

Restylane contains no animal proteins. This limits any risk of animal-based disease transmission or allergic reactions. No allergy testing is required before use.

What should patients do prior to treatment?

Restylane requires no pre-testing. However, you should take a few precautions before being treated with Restylane. Prior to treatment, avoid using aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, St. John's wort, or high doses of Vitamin E supplements because this may increase bruising or bleeding at the injection site. Also, if you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, discuss this with your doctor who may prescribe a medication to minimize recurrence.

Is Restylane safe?

Restylane have well defined safety profiles. Clinical studies showed no significant differences in the safety of Restylane. Restylane is the most used, most studied cosmetic dermal filler, and has been used in over 70 countries and in more than 1.4 million treatments in the U.S.

How long does Restylane last?

Restylane is proven to deliver long-lasting results. Studies have shown that Restylane lasts for about six months. Restylane lasts at least six months in the majority of patients.* The patented stabilization technology helps maintain the cosmetic effect for those time periods.

How often should I have Restylane treatments?

How long the aesthetic correction lasts is very individual. Talk with your doctor about the benefits of scheduling an appointment in about six months.

How is Restylane different from Botox Cosmetic?

Botox Cosmetic is used to correct wrinkles in a different way. Restylane cosmetic fillers are injected into the skin, adding volume to smooth wrinkles such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds). In contrast, Botox relaxes the muscles that cause frown lines between your eyebrows.

How much does a Restylane treatments cost?

A Restylane procedure is customized to your specific needs, so the cost will vary from patient to patient. In general, the cost of Restylane treatment is comparable to the cost of similar procedures. However, because Restylane provide long-lasting results of about six months, they may prove to be very economical over the long term.