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Dermal fillers: Restylane
Fillers such as Restylane are modern medical implants designed to fill out and smooth away lines, wrinkles and folds and to add volume to lips. Restylane is an excellent treatment for nasal furrows, smile lines, lip enhancement and facial contouring (such as cheeks and chins).
The main component of these of most dermal fillers like Restylane is hyaluronic acid, a biosynthesized version of one of the body's own natural substances. The amount of hyaluronic acid produced by the body decreases significantly as we age; as a result the skin becomes dryer, thinner and less supple, rendering it increasingly prone to wrinkling. Injecting dermal fillers into the skin simply adds volume where the body's own hyaluronic acid has been depleted.
Medicetics are recognised by Restylane as advanced practitioners and listed on the official UK website
Frequently asked questions
- What is Restylane?
- What will happen during the treatment?
- How long does the treatment take?
- How quickly will I notice an effect?
- How long will the treatment last?
- What are the possible side effects?
- Post-treatment care
- Prices
What is Restylane?
The main component of Restylane is hyaluronic acid, a biosynthesized version of one of the body's own natural substances. The amount of hyaluronic acid produced by the body decreases significantly as we age; as a result the skin becomes dryer, thinner and less supple, rendering it increasingly prone to wrinkling. Injecting fillers into the skin simply adds volume where the body's own hyaluronic acid has been depleted.
What will happen during the treatment?
Following a thorough facial analysis and detailed discussion of the proposed treatment plan, the treatment can be started straight away. (No pre-test is necessary as Restylane is of non-animal origin.) The gel is injected into the skin in small amounts with a very fine needle, immediately lifting and smoothing out wrinkles with the natural volume it provides.
How long does the treatment take?
Treatment time is approximately 30 minutes.
How quickly will I notice an effect?
The results are instantaneous.
How long will the treatment last?
This will vary from individual to individual. It very much depends on factors such as a person's age and lifestyle, the structure of the skin, and the degree of correction required. Most clients choose to have a repeat treatment within a year, since the main component of both products (hyaluronic acid) is a natural substance which dissolves over time.
What are the possible side effects?
Restylane is considered a very safe treatments. There have been over 2 million treatments with restylane performed. Both substances are highly biocompatible and biodegradable. A local anaesthetic may be used to minimize any discomfort at the time of injection. Bruising, redness and some slight swelling at the site of treatment does sometimes occur, although rarely lasts more than a few days.
Post-treatment care
Gentle massage of the treated skin is beneficial. However, you should not touch the area for at least six hours following treatment. The correct massage techniques will be demonstrated during your consultation.
