Starting in 2004, Dr. Mills' office started offering the dermal filler, Restylane to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. Restylane is a safe and natural cosmetic dermal filler that restores fullness to the face. Most frequently, Dr. Mills uses Restylane to fill in the nasolabial folds and enhance the lips, including the vermillion border and/ or the upper and lower red lip. 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 body and is used to provide volume and fullness to the skin. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane is a crystal-clear get called NASHA, or Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid. NASHA is biodegradable and completely biocompatible with human hyaluronic acid. On average, Restylane lasts for six months.
| Is Restylane safe? |
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| Yes. Restylane has safely been used worldwide by dermatologists and plastic surgeons since 1996. Because Restylane is non-animal-based and fully biocompatible, allergy testing is not required. This quality virtually eliminates any risk of animal-based disease 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. |
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| Is Restylane approved by the FDA? |
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| Yes. Restylane is FDA approved for use in the United States. It is only currently indicated for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds. |
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| Are there any side effects? |
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| As with any injection, some common injection-related reactions may occur. The most common side effects are temporary redness and swelling at the injection site. These typically resolve within two to three days. Additionally, bruising may last four to five days when injecting into the lips. |
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| How is Restylane administered? |
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| Restylane is injected directly into the skin in tiny amounts using an ultra fine needle. After the injection, Dr. Mills or Clare may gently massage your skin to optimize contouring. Restylane is a simple and convenient procedure and results are practically instantaneous. |
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| How often should I have Restylane treatments done? |
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| Restylane lasts about twice as long as bovine collagen, so treatments are typically scheduled twice a year. Evidence shows that having a touch-up treatment before the product has fully dissipated will enhance the lasting effect. |
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| Do Restylane injections hurt? |
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| Resylane is injected directly into the skin in tiny amounts by an ultra fine needle, resulting in minimal discomfort. To make the procedure more comfortable, Dr. Mills or Clare can use a local anesthetic to numb the treatment area. |
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| Can Restylane be used anywhere on the face? |
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| Although Restylane has been used in more than one million treatments in over 60 countries to smooth wrinkles and deep facial folds and to enhance the appearance and fullness of lips, in the U.S., it is currently indicated only for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds. |
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