Restylane | Perlane | Dermal Fillers | Arlington VA | Gainesville VA
Restylane® is the smart and easy way to increase the volume and smoothness of your skin. It is based on a hyaluronic acid gel that closely resembles the body’s own hyaluronic acid. It is not permanent but the results are long lasting.
Restylane® improves your natural looks by adding back your skin’s volume, thus creating softness and restoring your appearance. It is an injectable gel which should always be administered by a trained, medically qualified practitioner.
How it works
A youthful skin is abundant with hyaluronic acid. As we age,the distribution and function of hyaluronic acid in our skin progressively change, leading to the characteristic signs of aging.
Restylane® gels work directly by increases your skin’s own supply of hyaluronic acid, adding volume to either soften the signs of aging or enhance your features.
The procedure is fast and fits well with busy lifestyles and with minimal downtime. It usually takes less than 30 minutes and the benefits are seen almost immediately.
How is this procedure performed?
Due to its granular nature, Restylane® is administered by injection using a large syringe. The injected Restylane® immediately plumps and tightens the skin, decreasing wrinkles, scars and lines from sagging skin.
What will my first visit be like?
On your first visit, Dr. Arzadon will discuss with you the changes to be made in your appearance. Your skin and facial structure is to be examined and different options will be discussed with you. Dr. Arzadon will also explain the risks, limitations and the anesthetic to be used. Ask to be shown before and after photos of other patients who have undergone this procedure. Also ask all the questions you may have on your first visit.
What is to be expected after this procedure?
Most people experience some swelling, pain, bruising, tenderness and redness that normally last less than seven days. Although rare, red or swollen small bumps may occur. Cold compresses may be used immediately after treatment to reduce swelling.
What type of anesthesia is used?
Usually the type of anesthesia used is local.
Where can this procedure be performed?
This procedure may be done in the office surgical suite and you may go home after the procedure.
Is Restylane safe?
Restylane® safety and effectiveness is proven beyond doubt, with strong clinical data spanning a decade. Adverse reactions to Restylane® are rare.
Restylane’s® uniquely produced hyaluronic acid gel closely resembles natural hyaluronic acid which lowers the risk of an inflammatory reaction or other side effects.
Contrary to some other hyaluronic acid-based products, the hyaluronic acid in Restylane® is not extracted from animals, there by eliminating the risk of transmitting disease or obtaining allergic reactions if you are sensitive to common foods, such as chicken and eggs.
How long do the results last?
Restylane® is long lasting but not permanent. This is good because your face changes its shape as you age and you wouldn’t want a permanent look you might regret in years to come.
What should patients do prior to treatment?
Restylane® treatment requires no pre-testing but you should take a few precautions before being treated. Avoid using aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, St. John’s Wort, or high doses of Vitamin E supplements prior to treatment as these may increase bruising or bleeding at the injection site. Also, if you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, discuss this with your doctor to minimize recurrence.
What should patients do after treatment?
Avoid touching the treated area within six hours following treatment. After that, the area can be gently washed with soap and water. Until the initial redness and swelling have resolved, avoid exposure of the treated area to intense heat (sunlamp or sunbathing).
PERLANE
There are number of ways to a smooth and add youthful appearance to aging skin. One popular method is the use of Perlane®, an injectable cosmetic dermal filler that has been used to soften wrinkles and facial folds of patients across the world. Perlane® is also used as filler for lip augmentation, facial depressions, and facial scarring.
Perlane® is made from non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid (NASHA) gel. This means that Perlane contains no animal products. And because hyaluronic acid is a natural substance found in the skin and other tissue, there is no need for a skin test when using Perlane filler.
The use of Perlane® supplements the body’s natural supply of hyaluronic acid, which becomes depleted with age. Perlane® is biodegradable so its effects are not permanent but will tend to last six months to a year.
Unlike BOTOX® Cosmetic, Perlane® will not make you numb. Perlane® can be used in conjunction with BOTOX® Cosmetic. BOTOX® neutralizes the muscles that create wrinkles, while Perlane® simply reduces the visibility of wrinkles and folds.
What Areas of the Face Can Be Treated with Perlane®?
The hyaluronic acid in Perlane can be used to improve the contour of facial skin and to reduce wrinkles, folds, scars, and other facial skin depressions. Common uses for Perlane® filler include:
- Wrinkle correction
- Diminishing worry lines, smile lines, crow’s feet, marionette lines at corners of the mouth, and smoker’s lines
- Lip enhancement
- Reducing the severity of nasolabial folds
- Chin augmentation
- Filling cheek depressions
- Redefining lip border
- Softening acne scars
Other, less common, uses for Perlane® filler include:
- Filling hollows under the eyes
- Creating a temporary eyebrow lift
- Correcting facial depressions caused by fat loss
- Softening the appearance of jowls
How is this procedure performed?
Due to its granular nature, Perlane® is administered by injection using a large syringe. The injected Perlane® immediately plumps and tightens the skin, decreasing wrinkles, scars and lines from sagging skin.
What will my first visit be like?
On your first visit,Dr. Arzadon will discuss with you the changes to be made in your appearance. Your skin and facial structure is to be examined and different options will be discussed with you. Dr. Arzadon will also explain the risks, limitations and the anesthetic to be used. Ask to be shown before and after photos of other patients who have undergone this procedure. Also ask all the questions you may have on your first visit.
What is to be expected after this procedure?
Most people experience some swelling, pain, bruising, tenderness and redness that normally last less than seven days. Although rare, red or swollen small bumps may occur.
What type of anesthesia is used?
Usually the type of anesthesia used is local.
Where can this procedure be performed?
This procedure may be done in the office surgical suite and you may go home after the procedure.
How long does it take?
This procedure takes 15 minutes to 1 hour per session depending on the extent to be done.
Are there any side effects?
You may experience temporary stinging, throbbing or even a burning sensation. Faint redness, swelling, bruising and excess fullness.
Are there any risks?
As with any surgical procedure, infection may set in. Contour irregularities may also occur.
How long do results last?
How long the aesthetic correction lasts is very individual. Talk to Dr. Arzadon about the benefits of scheduling a follow-up appointment in about six months.
What should patients do prior to treatment?
Perlane treatment requires no pre-testing but you should take a few precautions before being treated. Avoid using aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, St. John’s Wort, or high doses of Vitamin E supplements prior to treatment as these may increase bruising or bleeding at the injection site. Also, if you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, discuss this with your doctor to minimize recurrence.
What should patients do after treatment?
Avoid touching the treated area within six hours following treatment. After that, the area can be gently washed with soap and water. Until the initial redness and swelling have resolved, avoid exposure of the treated area to intense heat (sunlamp or sunbathing).