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• What is Restylane®?

  Restylane is a range of products for facial aesthetic treatments. They are designed to effectively reduce the appearance of unwanted wrinkles, contour and create volume, and to revitalise the skin. Restylane is a gel based on stabilized hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a substance that naturally exists in your body. The gel is injected into the skin.

• What is hyaluronic acid?

  Hyaluronic acid is a sugar molecule that exists naturally in almost all living organisms. It
  binds water and can act as a lubricant and shock absorber in movable parts of the body such
  as joints. It is also important for the transport of nutrients and in regulating water balance in
  skin.
  

• What are the benefits of Restylane?

  A treatment with Restylane provides an easy way toenhance your looks. The result of a single treatment can be seen instantly and  lasts around one year. WithRestylane you will achieve  a natural looking result that does not affect facial expression.  Remember your face changes over time, Restylane allows you to control you looks subtly as you age.

  Restylane is the most scientifically documented HA based dermal filler in the world
  with comprehensive studies that support its safety and efficacy. Restylane has been used in over 10 million treatments worldwide during the last twelve years.

• Why should I choose Restylane?

  • It is safe. Restylane resembles the body’s own hyaluronic acid, which reduces the risk of allergic reaction. Restylane is the most tried and tested HA dermal filler available today.
  • It works. Restylane has long-lasting results, but is not permanent. It is clinically proven with extensive clinical documentation.
  • It is the most used. Restylane has been used in over 10 million treatments worldwide during the last twelve years.

• What areas can be treated?

  Restylane products can be used to smooth away facial lines and wrinkles, create fuller lips and shape facial contours, such as cheeks and chin, and revitalise the skin.

  The most common areas treated are:

  • Nose to mouth lines (the nasolabial folds)
  • between the eyebrows (the glabella lines)
  • lips (adding volume and shape)
  • cheeks and chin (shaping and contouring)
  • back of the hands, décolletage, face, neck (skin revitalisation)

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• How does Restylane work?

  By  boosting the skin’s supply of hyaluronic acid, Restylane  revitalises and adds volume to the skin, instantly diminishing the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and giving a natural softer look. Restylane is a soft injectable gel consisting of stabilized, non-animal hyaluronic acid. The gel is tissue-friendly and closely resembles the hyaluronic acid that exists naturally in the body. It is long-lasting but not permanent.

• What does Restylane treatment involve?

  Before

  Start by making an appointment with a qualified practitioner (visit www.restylane.co.uk to find one in your local area). During consultation be prepared to discuss your  treatment expectations. After discussion of what you wish to achieve and assessment of your treatment needs, your practitioner will recommend which Restylane treatment is most suitable for you.

  After the consultation, and if you are happy to proceed, your practitioner will help you complete a medical history form and you will need to sign a consent form before treatment can progress.

  During

  Restylane is injected into the skin in small amounts using a very fine needle. The gel provides natural volume to smooth away the appearance of lines and wrinkles, enhance facial shape, or create fuller lips. Restylane Vital products improve the elasticity and texture of skin, restoring and maintaining the skins hydrobalance.

  The treatment is quick, typically taking about 15-30 minutes. Treatment with Restylane does not affect facial expression and the benefits can normally be seen instantly.

  After

  Restylane products are biodegradable, which means they will naturally disappear in the body. To ensure an optimal and long lasting result, a top-up treatment is recommended 6-12 months after your initial Restylane treatment. Discuss with your practitioner when a follow-up appointment may be appropriate.

  After a treatment some reactions might occur, these include; are slight redness,
  swelling, itching, bruising, pain and tenderness. The reactions are generally mild to moderate and usually disappear shortly after injection. They typically resolve spontaneously within one or two days, but for some treatments they may last longer.

• What should I bear in mind when considering a treatment?

  First of all you should always contact a qualified practitioner (visit www.restylane.co.uk to find one in your area) to be assured that the treatment will be performed correctly. For your safety, be prepared to discuss your medical history during your pre-treatment consultation.

• How long does a Restylane treatment last?

  One of the great advantages of Restylane is that the effects are long lasting but not permanent. Duration depends on many factors, such as the individual’s skin type, skin condition lifestyle and age. After the initial treatment, follow-up sessions are normally recommended around every 6 to 12 months depending on the individual and the treatment. A treatment of the lips lasts about 6 months.

• Can everybody use Restylane?

  Most people can benefit from Restylane treatment. If you wish to;

  • reduce lines and wrinkles
  • create more defined or fuller lips,
  • define the contours of your face, such as chin or cheek,
  • boost your skin’s vitality, for a healthier more hydrated skin tone (e.g.
    face, hands, neck or décolletage)

  Restylane should not be used in or near areas where there is or has been skin
  disease, inflammation or skin related  problems. Restylane has not been tested in
  pregnant or breast-feeding women, Individuals with medical conditions that lower the
  body’s immune response or individuals undergoing therapy that is
  immunosuppressive may be more prone to infection by a skin injection procedure.

  During your pre-treatment consultation, you should thoroughly discuss your medical
  history with your physician.

• Does Restylane treatment need pain relief?

  Generally, pain relief is not necessary when injecting into the skin to correct lines and wrinkles.
  Some people may experience the treatment as a mild discomfort. A local anaesthetic
  cream can be applied to the area for a more comfortable treatment experience.

  The lips are a highly sensitive part of the body and, therefore, anaesthesia is usually recommended before lip enhancement. This is achieved most effectively by using a
  dental block or local anaesthetic.

  Restylane and Restylane Perlane are now also available with the local anaesthetic lidocaine included for a more comfortable treatment experience. 

  Your Restylane practitioner will be able to advise on suitable anaesthesia for your treatment.

• Are there any risks with Restylane?

  More than 10 million treatments have been performed since the launch of Restylane in 1996. Product related reactions are rare. There are some injection related reactions which may occur after any injection; they typically resolve spontaneously a few days after injection to the skin, within a week after injection into the lips and within two weeks after injection with Restylane SubQ. These reactions include redness, swelling, pain, itching, bruising or tenderness at the injection site.

  After lip enhancement, lips may swell for up to a week, but this typically reduces after two to three days.

  In case of more pronounced reactions or if they last longer than a week contact your
   practitioner.

  You should discuss side effects and post treatment reactions with your aesthetics practitioner.

• What is the clinical experience behind Restylane?

  Restylane is the world’s most tried and tested HA dermal filler available today. It is the benchmark for clinical excellence in its field. Its safety and effectiveness are clinically proven and supported by extensive clinical data. Restylane has been used for over 12 years and in more than 10 million treatments world wide. Research and development is continuous.

• Are there different Restylane products?

  Restylane consists of a range of different products designed to be used at different levels in the skin to meet your treatment needs and maximise your treatment results. Discuss with your practitioner during your pre-treatment consultation what products suits your needs best.

• Who is qualified to administer Restylane treatments?

  Medically qualified health professionals (plastic surgeons, doctors, dermatologists, dentists, nurses). Your practitioner should have undertaken a Q-Med recognised training course (ask to see their training certificate)

• Who manufactures Restylane?

  Restylane is developed and produced by the Swedish biotechnology company Q-Med AB, with headquarters in Uppsala, Sweden, and offices all around the world – including London, UK. Q-Med has continuous research and development programmes where safety and quality are top priorities. Restylane has been proven to be safe, effective and long lasting, which is supported with the experience of more than a decade of clinical use and over 10 million treatments worldwide.

• Do I need to take a skin test?

  No skin test is required as Restylane does not contain any animal-derived ingredients.

• Can Restylane be used if I have had laser treatment or a chemical peel?

  If you have recently had a laser or chemical peel treatment, it is recommended you wait until the area is totally healed and the skin is back to its normal condition.
  Consult your practitioner.

• How is Restylane produced?

  Q-Med has patented a unique technology, NASHA™, which stabilizes hyaluronic acid to make it long lasting, yet similar to the body’s own hyaluronic acid This means that Restylane treatment is safe and long lasting, minimising the risk of allergic reactions.

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