As it is free
from animal substances, the risk of transmitting diseases from other
species is completely eliminated. To date, more than a million
treatments have successfully been carried out with Restylane in more
than 60 countries worldwide.
Is Restylane
effective?
In
a clinical study in the USA in which Restylane was compared with a
collagen-based product, the effect with Restylane was better in six
times as many patients as the product with which it was being compared.
The study began in 2001 and comprised a total of 138 patients treated at
six leading clinics in the USA. Six months after the initial treatment,
a follow-up was conducted. The wrinkles that were treated were the
so-called nasolabial folds, which run from the bridge of the nose to the
corner of the mouth.
Before
After
Is Restylane a
naturally occurring product?
Yes
Restylane is produced by the naturally occurring Streptococcus bacteria.
No bacteria are contained in the final Restylane product.
Why do I need
the hyaluronic acid in Restylane to help my face look younger?
Young
skin is smooth and elastic and contains a large amount of hyaluronic
acid that helps the skin retain moisture and look healthy. As we grow
older, the ability of the skin to produce hyaluronic acid decreases and
the amount of hyaluronic acid begins to fall.
The resultant loss of skin fullness also means that the skin
becomes looser. This leads to wrinkling, folds and the older appearance
of the skin. As you can see
from the before and after photos on this website, replacing hyaluronic
acid plumps up the skin just below the wrinkles and restores the volume,
diminishing the appearance of the wrinkles.
Before
After
How quickly
will I see the results of Restylane?
Achieving
the look you desire is as easy as it is quick. The result is
instantaneous. No previous skin test is needed, which means that you can
have the treatment immediately. The session often takes less than thirty
minutes. The time differs somewhat depending on the correction you want
to have performed.
Before
After
How long will
my Restylane last?
As
your face is constantly changing, beauty is best maintained by
evaluating the need for further treatment from time to time. With
Restylane, you are always in charge of your looks. With Restylane, you
always have the option of continuing or changing the combination of
treatments. The treatment can be repeated as often as you like.
Most patients seek re-treatment in 6-9 months.
Before
After
Can a
combination of Restylane and Botox be more effective and less painful
than either treatment alone?
A
Canadian study suggests that combination treatment with Restylane and
Botox is more effective than either product on its own for correcting
glabellar lines (lines between the eyebrows). The combination of
Restylane and Botox proved significantly more effective than Restylane
alone over a 28-week follow-up period. The study also revealed that
injection-related pain was rated as lower when Restylane was injected
after Botox, suggesting that Botox has some analgesic effect. (Carruthers,
A. New evidence of hyaluronic acid (NASHA) as a dermal filler. 11th
congress of the EADV, Prague, Czech Republic; 4 Oct 2002)
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