Thanks to the safety, effectiveness, and accessibility of dermal fillers like Restylane, you don’t have to be a model or celebrity to experience its benefits for yourself. In fact, people from all walks of life have already turned to this hyaluronic-acid-based treatment to subtly, yet powerfully transform their appearance and boost self-esteem.
Restylane is not alone in the bustling market that is the world of dermal fillers, but it stands out both for its longstanding use as a trusted filler and its evidence-based approach to addressing a wide variety of aesthetic concerns. Having provided this treatment ourselves for years, our team at Advanced Aesthetics has personally seen how Restylane differentiates itself from the rest.
In this overview of Restylane, we will cover what it is, how it works, who it’s for, and much more. Ready to get rid of those fine lines without the hassle and steep costs?
What Is Restylane?
As mentioned, Restylane belongs to a class of non-toxic aesthetic injectables known as dermal fillers. Dermal fillers are substances injected into the body to strategically (and precisely) add volume to certain areas of the face and/or other areas. Typical use cases for dermal fillers include the following:
- Increasing lip volume
- Filling out hollowed cheeks
- Smoothing fine lines in various areas (nose, eyes, cheeks, etc.)
- Minimizing the appearance of various blemishes, including scars
- Optimizing the hydration level and appearance of the skin
Restylane is an FDA-approved anti-aging injectable filler made with hyaluronic acid, a compound naturally produced by the body that retains moisture and keeps tissues and joints well-lubricated. More than 25 years of clinical testing and widespread use of Restylane have established its safety and effectiveness.
Restylane’s original formulation was approved by the FDA as a wrinkle filler, including nasolabial folds, also known as smile or laugh lines. Restylane offers various additional products to accommodate a wider range of aesthetic concerns affecting the face, neck, and hands.
Restylane Uses and Benefits
The hyaluronic acid in Restylane lessens the appearance of various common aesthetic concerns affecting the face, hands, and neck by increasing volume and maintaining healthy hydration levels of the targeted tissues. These two very important roles give Restylane the ability to address several major categories of aesthetic concerns, including the following:
Fine lines: Caused by a loss of volume, fine lines are smoothed over by Restylane, which restores this volume and promotes smooth skin.
Hollowed areas: Under-eye areas and cheeks are two of the most commonly affected areas of the face when it comes to areas of hollowing. Treatment with Restylane in these areas restores fullness and optimizes facial contours to have a healthier appearance.
Lip volume: Patients can use Restylane to enhance the fullness of their lips while retaining a symmetrical and natural-looking appearance.
Restylane Versus Botox
While Restylane and Botox share plenty of overlap in terms of their ability to treat fine lines and optimize facial contour, the mechanism involved with each anti-aging treatment is totally different. This key difference can affect your overall experience with each given product, including your results.
Botox is classified as a neuromodulator, meaning it can engage with the nervous system in such a way that inhibits the nerves from communicating with muscle tissue. This temporary muscle denervation ability forces your muscles to relax, preventing the formation or deepening of fine lines like crow’s feet, glabellar lines, and so on.
On the other hand, Restylane does not affect the ability of the underlying muscles that contribute to fine lines to activate. Instead, it delivers a targeted boost to the treated tissues’ hyaluronic acid content, filling in and hydrating the area to reduce the appearance of fine lines.
Both of these treatments are FDA approved, and they can both treat fine lines in various areas of the face and neck.
Who Is Not Eligible for Restylane?
As Restylane is a nonsurgical and widely well-tolerated injectable filler, it is suitable for a very broad range of potential patients. Still, for safety’s sake, there are some factors that may affect your eligibility for Restylane. These include the following, to name a few:
- Active infections or inflammatory reactions
- Disorders that cause uncontrolled bleeding
- Allergies to anesthetics or certain bacteria
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
It’s also important to note that, even if you aren’t affected by any of the above factors, Restylane is not a substitute for more intensive procedures designed to add larger amounts of volume. For example, Restylane can’t be used as an alternative for breast augmentation surgery.
If you’re curious about your eligibility for Restylane, and/or if you have any questions regarding the procedure itself, our friendly and well-experienced team at Advanced Aesthetics of Las Vegas, NV, is here to provide clear and actionable answers. Contact us for a consultation, and we will carefully assess your eligibility for Restylane.
Achieve a Youthful, Radiant Look With Restylane by Advanced Aesthetics of Las Vegas
Having served the Las Vegas and Henderson areas for more than two decades now, our team knows firsthand how empowering it is to be able to look in a mirror, single out that spot that’s been bugging you, and say, “There. I want it gone.”
As your trusted partners in Restylane treatment, our board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Tracy Hankins and Dr. Samuel Sohn will carefully assess your needs to deliver a customized solution that works seamlessly with your unique facial geometry for natural-looking results. The rest of our team is staffed by seasoned injectors, physician’s assistants, nurse practitioners, and more.
Contact Advanced Aesthetics for a consultation today and take that first step towards complete skin rejuvenation.
