| Anti-Aging and Cosmetics > Restylen | Juvederm | Radiesse What is Restylen | Juvederm?
Restylen | Juvederm is a safe and natural cosmetic dermal filler that restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. What should patients do prior to treatment? Avoid using aspirin, or high doses of Vitamin E supplements prior to treatment, because these may increase bruising or bleeding at the injection site. Also, if you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to another recurrence.
Is it safe?
Yes. Restylen | Juvederm has been used safely by dermatologists and plastic surgeons since 1996 worldwide. Because Restylen | Juvederm is non-animal-based and fully biocompatible, allergy testing is not required. There is virtually no risk of animal-based disease transmission or allergic reaction. The most commonly reported side effects were temporary redness and swelling at the injection site. These effects typically resolve within two to three days.
How long does Restylane | Juvederm last?
Studies have shown that the average treatment results last six months or even longer.
How often should I have Restylane | Juvederm treatments done?
Restylen | Juvederm lasts twice as long as collagen, so treatments are typically scheduled twice a year. Evidence shows that having a touch-up treatment before the product has fully dissipated will enhance the lasting effect.
Do the injections hurt?
Restylen | Juvederm is injected directly into the skin in tiny amounts by an ultrafine needle, resulting in minimal discomfort. The procedure is simple and convenient, and results are practically instantaneous. To optimize your comfort during the short procedure, we may anesthetize the treatment area.
Can Restylane | Juvederm be used anywhere on the face?
Restylen | Juvederm has been used in to correct a variety of wrinkles and to more than one million treatments in over 60 countries. It is currently indicated in the U.S. only for the treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds.
What is Restylen, Juvederm or Radiesse?
What should patients do prior to treatment? Avoid using aspirin, or high doses of Vitamin E supplements prior to treatment, because these may increase bruising or bleeding at the injection site. Also, if you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to another recurrence. Are they safe? |
