What is Restylane?
Restylane is a cosmetic treatment that uses hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler to improve facial counters (often due to aging). It’s typically used in the cheeks, lips, and mouth areas.
Despite their similarities, Restylane and Juvederm have several key differences. The biggest one is their texture: Restylane is more granular and cohesive, while Juvederm is more smooth. It’s also particularly effective in treating the cheeks, lips, and nose area.
The Restylane line of products includes different chemical combinations—designed to treat different problems on the face. However, each product includes a bonding and varying concentrations of hyaluronic acid.
If you’re looking to learn more about Restylane–or schedule a consultation with a plastic surgeon–then contact St. Luke’s Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.
Overview
Restylane candidates include adults over 21 looking to rejuvenate features, smooth out skin, and alter facial contours. It’s also FDA-approved for lip enhancement, giving your lips more volume and definition.
Due to its strong cohesive properties, Restylane is a preferred non-surgical treatment. When injected, the water in the hyaluronic acid adds volume under your skin in areas where you’ve lost collagen.
To determine if Restylane is right for you, schedule a consultation with a St. Luke’s plastic surgeon.
Getting Restylane can have numerous benefits and positively impact an individual’s self-confidence. The following list includes some of the most commonly reported benefits:
- Rejuvenated skin appearance
- Corrected facial wrinkles
- Augmented lips
- Smoother skin consistency
Having Restylane can dramatically improve your body image and give you a more youthful appearance.
As with all cosmetic procedures, Restylane has risks. Some of them include the following:
- Allergic reactions
- Bruising
- Swelling
- Lumpiness
Your surgeon will review a full list of risks before getting your consent.
Before the procedure
Before Restylane at St. Luke’s Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, your physician will answer questions you have and address your expectations. Additionally, they may review your overall health–including the following:
- General health
- Risk factors
- Medical conditions
- Drug allergies
- Current medications
- Herbal supplements
- Drug or tobacco use
- Past treatments with injectable fillers
On the day of your Restylane, your doctor may take photos for your records.
During the procedure
Restylane for under eyes and in tear troughs
Restylane for dark circles can increase under-eye fullness and make tear troughs less prominent. Restylane filler for under eyes and in tear troughs is a preferred way to treat eye volume loss—a cosmetic condition caused by genetics, lack of fat under your eyes, or thin lower eyelid skin. Restylane’s patented NASHA technology means each product in the Restylane line has a unique hyaluronic-acid particle size, allowing for tailored treatment that aligns with your goals. Treating dark circles using Restylane is a non-surgical alternative to eyelid surgery and should last for nine months to one year.Restylane for cheeks
Restylane Lyft and Restylane Contour as cheek filler contour and add natural-looking volume to your cheek area. Because it boosts collagen production, Restylane as cheek filler is a preferred way to reduce signs of aging in your face. Restylane’s patented NASHA technology means each product in the Restylane line has a unique hyaluronic-acid particle size, allowing for tailored treatment that aligns with your goals. Restylane for cheeks is a non-surgical facelift alternative and may last for up to one year.Restylane for lip augmentation
Restylane lip filler is used to plump lips and smooth lines around your mouth. Thin lips can occur naturally—but they can also be a sign of aging, sun exposure, or smoking. Restylane lip filler (Refyne formula) is a preferred way to treat thin lips. Restylane’s patented NASHA technology means each product in the Restylane line has a unique hyaluronic-acid particle size, allowing for tailored treatment that aligns with your goals. To treat thin lips temporarily, Restylane’s Refyne lip filler is a non-surgical alternative to lip augmentation surgery and should last more than six months.Restylane for smile and laugh lines (nasolabial folds)
Restylane for smile and laugh lines (nasolabial folds) can soften age-related lines that extend from both sides of your nose to the corners of your mouth. Because they boost collagen production, Restylane Refyne and Restylane Defyne are preferred ways to reduce smile and laugh lines. Restylane’s patented NASHA technology means each product in the Restylane line has a unique hyaluronic-acid particle size, allowing for tailored treatment that aligns with your goals. Treating nasolabial folds using Restylane is a non-surgical facelift alternative and may last for up to one year.Restylane for marionette lines
Restylane for marionette lines can soften age-related lines that stretch from the corners of your mouth to your chin. Because it boosts collagen production, this filler treatment is a preferred way to reduce marionette lines. Restylane’s patented NASHA technology means each product in the Restylane line has a unique hyaluronic-acid particle size, allowing for tailored treatment that aligns with your goals. Treating marionette lines using Restylane is a non-surgical facelift alternative and may last for up to one year.Restylane for acne scars
Restylane for acne scars can improve skin contours and reduce depressions caused by scarring. Because it boosts collagen production, this filler treatment is a preferred way to smooth acne scars—especially because you can choose a filler based on the thickness you need. Restylane’s patented NASHA technology means each product in the Restylane line has a unique hyaluronic-acid particle size, allowing for tailored treatment that aligns with your goals. Treating acne scars using Restylane is a non-surgical approach and may last for six months to one year.Restylane for chin
Restylane Defyne chin filler can supplement Restylane treatments for laugh lines and marionette lines—in addition to enhancing chin projection. Because it boosts collagen production, this filler treatment is a preferred way to improve forehead wrinkles. Restylane’s patented NASHA technology means each product in the Restylane line has a unique hyaluronic-acid particle size, allowing for tailored treatment that aligns with your goals. Using Restylane Defyne chin filler is a non-surgical facelift approach and may last for up to one year.Restylane for forehead wrinkles
Restylane for forehead wrinkles can reduce fine lines, soften deep wrinkles, and replace lost volume—all signs of aging. Because it boosts collagen production, this filler treatment is a preferred way to improve forehead wrinkles. Restylane’s patented NASHA technology means each product in the Restylane line has a unique hyaluronic-acid particle size, allowing for tailored treatment that aligns with your goals. For forehead wrinkles, Restylane has several fillers options to choose from. Treating forehead wrinkles using Restylane is a non-surgical facelift approach and may last for six months to one year.After the procedure
Patients sometimes notice results immediately—but it can take four to six weeks to see final results. Side effects include pain, firmness, tenderness—though these are common with other cosmetic treatments. However, any noticeable side effects should subside within 24 to 48 hours after your injections.
Restylane is a temporary solution for cosmetic concerns, so you’ll need ongoing treatments to maintain your results. But results typically last for six to 18 months, depending on the type of Restylane treatment.
Because Restylane injections are minimally invasive, there is no downtime or recovery. If you experience itching or other side effects, they should subside in seven to 18 days. To maximize results, you should avoid the following:
- Makeup (one day)
- Sun exposure (several days)
- Heat (one day)
- Pressure on injection site (two days)
- Strenuous activity (two days)
- Alcohol consumption (one day)
- Certain skincare products (two days)
- Certain aesthetic treatments (two weeks)