Restylane® is a dermal filler gel that is made from hyaluronic acid. The gel is injected beneath your skin to fill facial wrinkles and folds. Will Surgical Arts in Frederick Maryland offers Restylane treatments for patients who want to correct signs of facial aging.

As you age, your skin changes. The changes that you see on the surface of your skin, such as lines and grooves, are caused by changes beneath the surface of your skin. One of those changes is the depletion of hyaluronic acid, an important cell protector that helps to provide volume in the soft tissue. By injecting hyaluronic acid in Restylane, we can reduce wrinkles and improve the appearance of your skin.

What Can Restylane Treat?

At Will Surgical Arts, we can use Restylane injections to treat signs of facial aging, such as:

• Nasolabial lines that extend down from the nose,
• Marionette lines beside the mouth, and
• Lipstick lines above and below the mouth.

Some surgeons also use Restylane to augment or restore contour to other areas like the lips, cheeks, glabella, and perioral regions.

How Is Restylane Treatment Performed?

Restylane treatments are quick, simple, out patient treatments. Before the injections, a topical numbing cream can be applied to your skin to minimize discomfort, but this may not be necessary. With the latest version of Restylane-L, lidocaine is contained in the product to help reduce discomfort.

Before and After Treatment with Restylane. Photos courtesy of Qmed

During treatment, Restylane gel is injected into the areas of your face that have lost volume and formed a crease or a line. After injection, the treated area may be massaged briefly to ensure an even distribution of Restylane beneath your skin.

After Your Treatment With Restylane

You will see the results of your injections immediately. Restylane treatments are long-lasting, but they are not permanent. Eventually, your body will break down the hyaluronic acid. The amount of time this takes will vary, and depends on the individual and the area that was treated. Areas that don’t move as much, such as the cheeks, tend to have longer-lasting results.

After a single injection of Restylane, you can expect results that will last six months or longer. It is common for patients to schedule a follow up treatment 4-9 months after the first treatment. Most patients who receive a follow up treatment continue to see results for 18 months after the first treatment.

Following your Restylane treatment, you may experience some minor swelling, redness, tenderness, or bruising at the injection site. These minor side effects typically resolve in a few days. You can minimize swelling and discomfort by applying an ice pack to the treated area.

Restylane is a popular hyaluronic acid filler, with long-lasting results. If you are interested in correcting lines, grooves, and other signs of facial aging, Restylane may be the injectable treatment for you. We perform Restylane injections at our cosmetic surgery office near Frederick and Urbana, Maryland. If you are interested in learning more, or to schedule a consultation, contact Will Surgical Arts today.