Restylane®
Signs of facial aging such as wrinkles, fine lines, and decreased volume are very common concerns for our patients. Fortunately, injectable dermal fillers like Restylane® make it fast and comfortable to address these concerns, instantly revealing a more youthful and refreshed appearance. Patients come to Elle Aesthetic Arts & Plastic Surgery from throughout Northern Virginia (NOVA), including Loudoun County, Ashburn, and Fairfax for Restylane treatment because they trust Dr. Lickstein and our nurse injector Joanna will deliver marked yet natural-looking results.
What is Restylane?
Restylane is an FDA-approved dermal filler formulated with hyaluronic acid, a sugar that naturally occurs in the body and contributes to the skin’s elasticity and hydration.1 Restylane is an injectable, gel-based formula that can be used to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as to restore or improve contour and volume around the eyes, cheeks, and lips.2
Why Choose Elle Aesthetic Arts & Plastic Surgery for Restylane?
Patients come to Elle Aesthetic Arts & Plastic Surgery for injectable fillers because they can rely on our experience and precision to deliver results that look natural.
Dr. Larry Lickstein has been invited by Galderma, the maker of Restylane, to train other plastic surgeons, dermatologist, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other aesthetic injectors as part of the Galderma Aesthetic Injector Network (GAIN), and is nationally recognized for his expertise in the application of dermal fillers.
Our expert injector, Joanna Turpin, is a Registered Nurse with more than 20 years’ experience. She, too, has undergone extensive training in the use of dermal fillers and specializes in helping our patients achieve an appearance that looks naturally youthful and refreshed.
Benefits of Restylane: What is Restylane Used For?
With Restylane, our experts are able to help patients achieve:
- A reduction in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and facial folds
- Less pronounced marionette lines, smile lines, and smoker’s lines
- Improvement in the appearance of laugh lines and nasolabial folds
- Improved mid-face contours
- Natural-looking lip enhancement
- A reduction in the appearance of under eye bags, dark circles, and hollow eyes
- A more sculpted jawline and chin
- More youthful looking hands
The Restylane Family of Dermal Fillers
Restylane is a hyaluronic acid filler that is available in a range of densities, which allows us to customize each patient’s treatment to address a range of cosmetic concerns.
Restylane
Restylane is approved for mid-to-deep infection, and is used to address moderate wrinkles and folds. Restylane may also be injected into the lips to improve volume.
Restylane Defyne
Restylane Defyne is used to treat moderate to deep folds and wrinkles on the face, as well as to improve chin definition and contour.
Restylane Lyft
Restylane Lyft is used to enhance volume and definition of the cheekbones and midface, as well as to improve the appearance of deeper facial wrinkles and folds including nasolabial folds.
Restylane Lyft is also injected into the hands to improve volume for a more youthful appearance.
Restylane Contour
Restylane Contour is a thicker hyaluronic acid gel formulation designed to improve contours of the midface.
Restylane Refyne
Restylane Refyne is ideal for mid-face injection to address moderate wrinkles and folds.
Restylane Kysse
Restylane Kysse is specifically designed for lip enhancement and lip augmentation, and can improve lip definition and volume as well as address wrinkles around the lips such as smoker’s lines.
The Restylane Experience: What to Expect
Preparing for Restylane
To prepare for Restylane treatment, simply come to Elle Aesthetic Arts & Plastic Surgery for your personal consultation. Here, you will be able to candidly discuss your concerns and goals, then you and your expert injector will decide which types of Restylane are right for you.
Restylane Treatment
Restylane treatment often takes less than an hour. You will recline in a luxury treatment chair as your practitioner uses a fine needle to inject Restylane into the treatment area. All forms of Restylane contain the anesthetic lidocaine, and your provider will also apply a numbing cream to help enhance your comfort. We also use cold compresses and vibrating distractors to make the injectable experience comfortable.
Restylane Recovery
You won’t need any downtime after your Restylane treatment session. It is normal to experience some mild swelling, tenderness, and redness at the injection site, but this will resolve very quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions About Restylane
When will I see the results of my Restylane treatment?
You will notice improvement immediately after Restylane injections, and results will only get better over the next few days.
Are there any Restylane risks or side effects?
Resytlane has been approved by the FDA to address signs of facial aging and volume loss, and is generally considered to be safe. Restylane risks and side effects are rare and often treatable, and may include:
- Redness or discomfort at the injection site
- Itching
- Headache
- Lumps at the injection site3
How long does Restylane last?
Over time, Restylane is metabolized by the body. Most of our patients choose to come in for a touch-up after nine months to one year.
Contact Us
To learn more about how you can reduce facial wrinkles, fine lines, and folds as well as improve volume to your lips and cheeks, please contact us to schedule a Restylane consultation. We are proud to serve patients from throughout Northern Virginia (NOVA), including Ashburn, Fairfax, and beyond.
1 American Society of Plastic Surgeons. What Types of Dermal Fillers are Available? Available: https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/dermal-fillers/types. Accessed March 10, 2023.
2 Restylane USA. What is Restylane? Available: https://www.restylaneusa.com/restylane. Accessed March 10, 2023.
3 Restylane USA. Restylane: Important Safety Information. Available: https://www.restylaneusa.com/restylane. Accessed March 10, 2023.