Newport Beach Plastic Surgery | Dr. Hendrick's Blog

Hyaluronic acid have become extremely popular as soft tissue fillers and wrinkle reducers in Plastic Surgery today. Although there are several manufacturers of Hyaluronic Acid gels, thay are all basically a natural substance in your skin, besides collagen and elastin, whose purpose is to provide fullness and elasticity. With the passage of time, your skin’s naturally occurring hyaluronic acid diminishes, and as it diminishes your skin loses its’ youthful, dewy, fresh appearance.

The synthetic hyaluronic acid in Restylane® replenishes your skin in a non-surgical, long-lasting, well tolerated treatment. Restylane® is unique because it binds with the moisture in your skin to maintain volume over time, lasting on the average from six to twelve months.

Restylane® has been in use for over a decade worldwide and has been proven to be both safe and effective. Restylane® contains no animal proteins which limits the risk of allergic reactions or animal-based disease transmission.

Restylane® is injected into the skin in tiny amounts using a very fine needle in a quick procedure. Treatment benefits are commonly seen instantly. Restylane® can be used to smooth facial lines, create fuller lips and improve cheek and chin lines subtly.

There is a slight risk of redness, swelling, pain, itching, burning and tenderness at the site of the Restylane® injections that commonly resolve themselves in one to two days.

Are you ready to have the Restylane® experience? If so, please contact the office of Orange County, California cosmetic surgeon, Douglas L. Hendricks, M.D., FACS of Pacifica Cosmetic Surgery Center today.