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Restylane® simulates the body’s own production of hyaluronic acid to plump up and add volume to the targeted areas. Hyaluronic acid found naturally in the human body helps skin resiliency and resistance to damage. The most common areas treated are the nasolabial folds, lips, cheeks and chin, between the eyebrows and the backs of the hands. Restylane® is very successful at treating fine lines and even deep furrows in these areas.

Restylane® treatments take very little time, usually only around thirty minutes, depending on the amount being administered, and the procedure is performed in an out-patient setting.

Improvement is seen immediately at the time of treatment. Although there may be some mild temporary discomfort from the injection, side effects are rare, but may include redness, a temporary feeling of numbness and bruising and swelling at the injection site.

Restylane® results are immediate and last from six to twelve months, with your age and severity of the wrinkles and lines treated dictating the longevity of the results. However, if you receive Restylane® treatments for lip augmentation, you will most likely receive follow-up treatments more frequently than those who use Restylane® for only lines and wrinkles.

There is no recovery time associated with Restylane® treatments. The redness or bruising sometimes seen with the treatment can be covered with make-up and will resolve itself in only days.

If you would like to learn more about Restylane®, please contact Dr. Hendricks at Pacifica Cosmetic Surgery Center today.