Restylane – What It Is and What It Does
Dermal fillers like Restylane are becoming more popular. This is because the result of other anti ageing treatments can be less than optimal. Face lifts, more often than not, make the face look unnatural because it involves removing excess facial skin and then re-draping and stretching the remaining skin over the face and neck. Botulinum toxin injections could affect facial expressions and movement because it paralyses muscles underlying the wrinkled skin.
Restylane is manufactured by the rapidly growing biotechnology/medical device company Q-Med AB in Sweden. It is an injectable gel that makes skin appear more youthful without creating an unnatural look and without affecting facial expression and facial movement. By replenishing the skin’s natural stocks of hyaluronic acid and stimulating its production of collagen, it improves the skin’s elasticity and texture and reduces the prominence of lines and creases.
Hyaluronic acid is the active ingredient in Restylane. Naturally occurring in the skin, this acid binds water to the skin, thereby hydrating it. Youthful skin contains an abundant supply of hyaluronic acid. However, there are changes in the distribution and function of the acid in the skin as it ages. The gradual appearance of the signs of aging such as loss of elasticity, sagging, and wrinkles is the result of those changes.
The administration of Restylane should always be performed by a qualified medical professional. The procedure in which it is administered is done very quickly and the results can be seen instantly. This means that you can be in and out of the doctor’s clinic in virtually no time at all and you get instant gratification. Because of the minimal downtime, it fits easily into a busy lifestyle.
The rejuvenating and shaping effects of Restylane are not permanent, although these are instantly visible and long lasting. Flexibility and control over your looks is an advantage that this non-permanency can give you. A look that you did not like in the first place, or one that you may regret in years to come because your face gradually changes shape as years pass, is something that you would not want to be permanent.
In the procedure in which hyaluronic acid is administered, a small needle is used to inject suitable amounts into each line and wrinkle. It is painful; sensations of mild burning and stinging during treatment sessions are reported. The use of either a topical anaesthetic cream or a local anaesthetic injection is usually required. Several adverse effects have also been reported in hyaluronic acid treatments, including pain, infection, allergic reactions, and scar formation.
The hyaluronic acid that Restylane contains is unique. It closely resembles the hyaluronic acid naturally found in the skin and is not extracted from animals. There is a significant reduction of risks such as inflammatory reactions, disease transmission, and allergies, to the point where these are virtually non-existent, because of its uniqueness. That is why many people worldwide have confidence in Restylane. 10 years’ worth of clinical evidence attest to the safety and effectiveness of Restylane.
Restylane is expensive. All dermal fillers are. A single treatment can cost thousands of dollars and more than one treatment may be necessary to get the look that you want. Factor in the fact that the effects of Restylane treatments are not permanent so that treatments need to be repeated about every three to six months to maintain the results. It can add up to a really hefty amount. This is a consideration that must not be left out when selecting an anti ageing treatment.