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Restylane - The Premiere Dermal Filler


 

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Smoothing Wrinkles
Sculpting Lips
Shaping Facial Contours

 

Restylane provides instant and long-lasting wrinkle correction. It is a safe and natural cosmetic dermal filler which restores volume and fullness to skin. This multi-use product line corrects fine to moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds of all types, from the fine lines around the lips to deep nasolabial folds. Restylane's sister filler, Perlane, is an ideal mid-level dermal filler.

Animation on Facial Aging and Filler Correction
Restylane Uses and Photos - Restylane Canada

Restylane has been used in over 6 million treatments.
Dr. Pilest is a Platinum Restylane provider, which places him among the top 5% of Restylane physicians in the entire country.

A highly versatile filler, Restylane is also used to increase fullness and enhance the lips, define the lip line, fill scars and plump up facial areas that have lost their youthful appearance. One very common instance of  "facial deflation" is the area under the eyes that becomes hollow, creating a worn-out, tired look. Restylane or other dermal injection products may be a viable solution.

Because Restylane is made of non-animal-based hyaluronic acid and is fully and safely biocompatible, allergy testing is not required.

"I had inherited my father’s very deep nose-to-mouth lines, which I felt really aged me...Restylane has lifted years off my appearance. I look much more fresh faced, just the subtle treatment outcome that I wanted. Best of all RESTYLANE has given a real lift to my spirits and I feel good about myself again" Lee Kemp

Lasting up to twice as long as collagen, and in many cases even longer, treatments are typically scheduled only twice a year. Injected into the dermis in tiny amounts with a very fine needle, the result is instantaneous, producing a long-lasting, natural enhancement, gentle and safe to the skin.

Smoothing out folds and wrinkles by adding volume can make an enormous difference in appearance and sometimes make the face look several years younger. With Restylane, you can enjoy facial rejuvenation without the use of foreign elements.

Restylane Patient Comments

Restylane Versatility

  • Nasolabial Folds
  • Crow's Feet
  • Frown Lines
  • Lipstick/Smoker's Lines
  • Creating Lip Border Definition
  • Marionette (Smile) Lines

 

  • Other Vertical Cheek Lines
  • Acne & Chickenpox Scars
  • Lip Augmentation
  • Chin Augmentation
  • Cheek Contour Augmentation
 

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Restylane Video

Additional Photos - Lines & Wrinkles
Restylane Photo Album  - Be sure to click the right hand pages for full before and afters!

 

3 Restylane 1ml syringes

 

3 Restylane 1ml syringes

 


A Look at Comparative Treatments

Q & A's about Restylane

What is Hyaluronic Acid?
Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that is found throughout your body. It gives volume to the skin, lubricates the joints and gives the eyes their shape. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane is stabilized for long duration and is not of animal or human origin.

What are the contents of RESTYLANE?
Restylane, Restylane Touch and  Restylane Perlane consist of stabilized hyaluronic acid and a sodium chloride solution with a pH of 7. All Restylane products are clear, transparent and viscous gels. The only difference between the products is the size of the gel particles. Larger particle formulations such as Perlane are used for deeper folds and augmentation. In contrast to other similar products, the hyaluronic acid in Restylane is not produced from animals. This means that there is no risk of disease being transmitted or allergic reactions being elicited if you are sensitive to common foods, such as beef, chicken and eggs.

How long will a treatment session take?
Treatment with Restylane is a very quick and easy process. As no pre-test is needed, the treatment can be carried out immediately. A treatment generally takes 30 minutes. The time differs somewhat, depending on the correction you wish to have performed

Does it hurt?
Most people find the injections relatively painless. They may prick a little. If you like, a topical anesthetic can be applied to the area being treated prior to your procedure. When enhancing the lips, a local anesthetic injection is often given as this area is the most sensitive.

How soon will I see the results?
The results can be seen immediately.

What will I look like after the treatment?
Immediately after the treatment, you can expect slight redness, swelling, tenderness or an itching sensation in the treated area. This is a normal result of the injection. The discomfort is temporary and generally disappears in a few days. After a lip treatment, the lips may become swollen and look somewhat uneven. This can persist for a few days (up to a week). If the discomfort continues, please contact your physician.

Are there precautions after my treatment with Restylane?
Yes. During the first 48 hours after your treatment, do not massage or rub the treated area. If you have had a lip enhancement, avoid puckering your lips for the first two days after the treatment. Until the initial swelling and redness have resolved, do not expose the treated area to intense heat (e.g. in a sauna or by sunbathing) or extreme cold

What should I do prior to the treatments?
Avoid taking aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, St. John's Wort and high doses of Vitamin E supplements one week prior to procedure. This will help minimize any bruising or bleeding at the infection site.

What other treatments are typically used along with Restylane?
Quite frequently our patients will have Botox injections to soften the dynamic wrinkles caused by movement such as frowning or squinting or lip pursing. Using both products simultaneously results in a smooth, relaxed and younger appearance.

 Related Rejuvenation Treatments
(All can be used in conjunction with Restylane)

Botox for softening and eliminating "moving" wrinkles
VBeam
for removing broken capillaries, skin redness and inducing collagen formation
Fraxel
for gentle skin resurfacing for pigmentation, fine wrinkles and skin tone improvement.
Thermage for tightening and lifting the skin tissue. Thermage is often referred to as the "non-surgical facelift"
SmoothBeam for diminishing acne and other scars and increasing skin-firming collagen production. SmoothBeam is also particularly effective on severe acne
FotoFacial  or
Fraxel Lite for removing brown spots and diffuse pigmentation
Cosmelan DePigmentation for stubborn hyper-pigmentation

Other Dermal Injectables
Radiesse for long-term facial fold correction, non surgical rhinoplasty, hand rejuvenation, cheek and chin augmentation
Sculptra
for re-volumizing sunken cheeks, temples and hands
Cosmoderm for fine wrinkles and smoker's lines
Juvederm for smooth fill of facial folds and lip augmentation

During your office consultation you will be provided with a detailed plan of the treatments that will benefit you most. Please Contact Us for a consultation appointment or with any questions you may have.

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2008 © Total Dermatology is one of Southern California's top laser dermatology centers offering laser treatments for sundamage, pigmentation, acne and acne scars and Fraxel CO2 laser for 3 in 1 skin rejuvenation. A Nonsurgical Nose Job is possible with simple injections of Radiesse. Dr. Pilest, a Board Certified dermatologist and one of Orange County's most popular cosmetic dermatology specialists, offers patients in Orange County a wide variety of wrinkle fillers such as Restylane, Juvederm, Cosmoderm and Cosmoplast, Radiesse (also known as Radiance), and Sculptra. Dr. Pilest treats patients from the Newport Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Tustin, Mission Viejo and Orange County area as well as cities throughout California, the United States and abroad. He is recognized as a master level injection specialist and is a national teaching faculty member for Bioform Medical. Dr. Pilest is well known for his expert treatments in managing Rosacea, acne, and hyperpigmentation.

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