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What are Restylane® & Perlane®?
The Restylane® family of products includes Restylane® and Perlane®. Both are cosmetic dermal fillers that replace lost volume and restore youthful contours to the skin to smooth away moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds).
Restylane® and Perlane® can rejuvenate your appearance by eliminating signs of wear and aging such as:
• Wrinkles, furrows, and frown lines
• Pitting, scarring, and other surface damage to the skin
• Loss of fullness, particularly in the lips
How do I choose between Restylane® & Perlane®?
You don't have to. In clinical trials, Restylane® and Perlane® were used in the same patients. The hyaluronic acid in both products is made by the same biotechnical process. The difference is in the gel particle size. Perlane® gel particles are larger and designed for deeper injection than Restylane®. Your injectionist will decide which product is right for you.
How long do Restylane® & Perlane® last?
The products are proven to deliver long-lasting results. Restylane® lasts about six (6) month. Perlane® lasts at least six (6) months, in a majority of patients. The products' patented stabilization technology helps maintain the cosmetic effect for those time periods.
Are Restylane® & Perlane® FDA approved?
Yes. They are approved by the FDA for the treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, like the ones from your nose to the corners of your mouth. Ask Dr. Clariday whether treatment is right for you.
What is the history of Restylane®?
Restylane® has been used in over 1.4 million treatments in the U.S. and is available in more than 70 countries. It is the most-studied cosmetic dermal filler in the world with dozens of publications in medical literature. Clinical studies showed no significant differences in the safety of Restylane® and Perlane®.
What should patients do prior to treatment?
Restylane® and Perlane® require no pre testing, but you should take a few precautions before being treated. Avoid using aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, St. John's Wort, or high doses of Vitamin E supplements prior to treatment, because these may increase bruising or bleeding at the injection site. Also, if you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, discuss this with our staff, who may prescribe a medication to minimize recurrence.
Do Restylane® and Perlane® require an allergy test?
No. Restylane® and Perlane® do not require an allergy test and can be administered immediately - no waiting is required.
How are these products administered?
Restylane® and Perlane® are administered by injection to the treatment site.
Is any of the material left in the skin after it has dissolved?
No. Over time Restylane® and Perlane® products are broken down and eliminated by the body - unlike permanent fillers.
Do the injections hurt?
Restylane® and Perlane® are injected directly into the skin in small amounts by an ultrafine needle. As with all injections, some patients may experience discomfort. To increase your comfort, we will assess your need for pain management and determine what technique is right for you.
How much do treatments cost?
A Restylane® or Perlane® procedure is customized to your specific needs, so the cost will vary. In general, the cost is comparable to the cost of similar procedures. We will give a cost estimate based on your particular needs.
How often should I schedule an appointment?
How long the aesthetic correction lasts is very individual. Talk to our staff about the benefits of scheduling a follow-up appointment in about six (6) months.
What are Restylane® and Perlane® products made of?
Restylane® was the first cosmetic dermal filler made of hyaluronic acid that has been modified slightly to last longer than the body's hyaluronic acid. In the human body natural hyaluronic acid provides volume and fullness to the skin.
How are Restylane® products different than other hyaluronic acid-based products?
Restylane® and Perlane® contain no animal proteins. This limits any risk of animal-based disease transmission or allergic reaction. You should not use Restylane® or Perlane® if you have allergies to microorganisms known as gram-positive bacteria.
How do Restylane® and Perlane® products differ from Botox® Cosmetic?
Botox® Cosmetic and Restylane® are used to correct wrinkles in different ways. Restylane® products are natural, cosmetic fillers 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 eye brows.
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