Restylane® is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler used to treat moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, including nasolabial folds (smile lines) and marionette lines (lines from the corner of your mouth down towards your chin). Restylane® also helps replace volume loss in the lips and tear troughs. Restylane® mimics the hyaluronic acid that is already naturally produced in your body.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Restylane used for?
Restylane is used to treat moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, including nasolabial folds (smile lines) and marionette lines (lines from the corner of your mouth down towards your chin). Restylane® also helps replace volume loss in the lips, giving you a smooth, plump pout.
How long does Restylane last?
With full treatment, you can see lasting results for up to 18 months with Restylane, although results may vary among patients.
What is the difference between Restylane and Juvederm?
Both products are hyaluronic acid fillers. Restylane is manufactured by Galderma and Juvederm is manufactured by Allergan. Due to differences in manufacturing, each product excels in different parts of the face.
What is the difference between Restylane and Restylane silk?
Restylane is used to add volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds). It is also used to plump lips and to replace volume underneath the eyes. Restylane Silk is the first FDA-approved product specifically designed for subtle Lip Augmentation and the smoothing of wrinkles around the mouth. It is composed of a gel that is smaller and smoother than other Restylane products, resulting in a softer, more precise result.
Is Restylane a permanent filler?
Restylane lasts up to 18 months, depending on where it is injected. It is long-lasting, but not permanent.
How long will Restylane last under eyes?
Restylane can last up to one year or longer underneath the eyes.
What are the side effects of Restylane?
After your treatment, you may experience side effects such as swelling, redness, pain, bruising, headache, itching at injection site, and tenderness. These are typically mild in severity and normally last less than 7 days in nasolabial folds and less than 14-18 days in lips.
Is Restylane filler safe?
Yes, Restylane is considered safe, but side effects may include temporary reactions at the treatment site such as tenderness, swelling, firmness, lumps/bumps, bruising, pain, redness, discoloration, and itching. Hyaluronidase is an enzyme that may be used with a serious side-effect or unwanted result.
Will Restylane bumps go away?
Restylane injections can have lumps or bumps that show up after the treatment, but they disappear within a couple of weeks. If the bumps do not resolve themselves within one month, your provider can use hyaluronidase to dissolve it.
Can Restylane be removed?
Yes, Restylane can be dissolved using an enzyme called Hyaluronidase.
Is it normal to have lumps after Restylane?
Side effects may include lumps/bumps post-injection with Restylane, but typically resolve within one month. If resolution does not occur after one month, hyaluronidase is an enzyme that can be used to dissolve it.
Can you use Restylane under eyes?
Yes, Restylane may be used to replace volume around the eyes.
How long does it take for fillers to settle?
It can take up to 2 weeks for fillers to settle and to appreciate final results once swelling has subsided.
Can Restylane migrate?
Because of its cohesive nature, Restylane tends to stay in place after being injected.