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INFORMATION
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RESTYLANE INJECTIONS Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance found in skin and works to trap water and maintain the intercellular space within the dermis. As skin ages, hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin are gradually lost from the dermis. The end result is volume loss, skin laxity, and wrinkles. Restylane is a non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid based dermal filler. It was FDA approved for the treatment of wrinkles in December of 2003, but has been widely used in Europe and other parts of the world for many years. Restylane is produced from streptococcus bacteria. It is purified, sterilized, and then chemically stabilized into a clear gel. Restylane is used to replenish the dermal volume loss that allows wrinkles to form. It is also used to enhance lips and fill in acne scars. Because it is minimally modified, Restylane has a low incidence of hypersensitivity reactions and requires no skin testing prior to treatment. The stabilized hyaluronic acid found in Restylane can remain in the dermis up to one year. This is significantly longer than the collagen based dermal fillers. The clear Restylane gel is injected using a fine needle. It is injected into the dermis below the wrinkle and lifts the wrinkle out to the desired correction. Restylane is injected directly into and around the lip for lip enhancement. Mild to moderate stinging and burning is common, while redness and swelling can last for hours or days after the injections. Once injected, Restylane integrates into the dermis and binds with water. The results are immediate. Over time, Restylane is gradually reabsorbed without a trace. Follow up treatments are needed to maintain the results at 6 to 12 months intervals. Side effects include redness, swelling, and injection site pain that may last for up to one week. Lip swelling and discomfort can be significant and asymmetry may be noted during the first one to two weeks. Also, small bumps of Restylane may be palpated at the site of injection. These bumps are not usually visible, but can remain for several weeks or months after injection before gradually blending into the dermis. Hypersensitivity to Restylane occurs in 1 in 2000 individuals. A rare but more severe inflammatory reaction known as a granuloma can form in response to Restylane injections and may require surgical management for treatment. Hyaluronic acid implantation can be used to improve the skin’s contour and reduce depressions in the skin due to scars, injury or lines.The amount of Restylane used during the treatment depends on the desired correction.
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