Lip Augmentation Surgery

Restylane is a safe and natural cosmetic dermal filler that restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the nasolabial folds more commonly known as smile lines. Restylane is also used to provide more fullness to the lips and to remove the small fine lines around the mouth associated with aging.

Restylane, unlike collagen, is made from non-animal based hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that already exists in the human body and is used to provide volume and fullness to the skin. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane is a crystal clear gel called Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid (NASHA). NASHA is biodegradable and completely biocompatible with human hyaluronic acid. This quality helps eliminate any risk of animal-based disease transmission or possible allergic reaction.

Restylane has been used safely and effectively by dermatologists and plastic surgeons worldwide since 1966. The most commonly reported side effects are temporary redness and swelling at the injection site. These typically resolve within one to two days. To help reduce these side effects, it is best to avoid using aspirin and aspirin-containing products, herbal remedies, or high doses of vitamin E supplements for two weeks prior to your scheduled appointment. Also, if you have ever suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to a recurrence.

The most common question I receive is “How long does it last?” Studies have shown that the average treatment results last six months or longer. Since Restylane lasts twice as long as collagen, treatments are usually scheduled twice a year. There is evidence showing that having a touch up treatment before the product has fully dissipated enhances the lasting effect.

The Restylane is injected directly into the skin in tiny amounts by an ultrafine needle, resulting in minimal discomfort. The procedure is simple and convenient, and results are practically instantaneous. To optimize your comfort during the short procedure, a local anesthetic to the treatment area is often given.

Since Restylane is a customized procedure based on your specific needs, the cost will vary from patient to patient. Due to its long-lasting effects, Restylane has proven to be very economical over the long term.

For all the women who would like to erase the signs of aging but do not have the time, money or desire for the extreme makeover, cosmetic fillers may be your answer.