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Hyaluronic
acid is a natural substance found in skin and works to trap water and
maintain the intercellular space within the dermis. As our skin ages,
hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin are gradually lost from the
dermis. The end result is volume loss, skin laxity, and wrinkles.
Restylane is a non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid based dermal
filler. It was FDA approved for the treatment of wrinkles in December
of 2003, but has been widely used in Europe and other parts of the
world for many years.
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is produced from streptococcus bacteria. It is purified, sterilized,
and then chemically stabilized into a clear gel.
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Restylane is used to replenish the dermal
volume loss that allows wrinkles to form. It is also used to enhance
lips and fill in acne scars. Because it is minimally modified,
Restylane has a low incidence of hypersensitivity reactions and
requires no skin testing prior to treatment. The chemically stabilized
hyaluronic acid found in Restylane can remain in the dermis up to one
year. This is significantly longer than the collagen based dermal
fillers.
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The clear Restylane gel is injected using a
fine needle. It is injected into the dermis below the wrinkle and lifts
the wrinkle out to the desired correction. Restylane is injected
directly into and around the lip for lip enhancements.
Topical or local anesthetic is used to
anesthetize the injection sites. Mild to moderate stinging and burning
is common during the injection, while redness and swelling can last for
hours or days after the injection. Once injected, Restylane integrates
into the dermis and binds water.
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The results are immediate. It does
nothing to hinder the normal metabolism and movement of nutrients and
oxygen. Over time, Restylane is gradually reabsorbed without a trace.
For this reason, follow up treatments are needed to maintain your
results at 6 to 12 month intervals.
The amount of Restylane used during your treatment depends on the desired correction.
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