Restylane

Restylane® is a hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler with many uses. It is extraordinarily popular for its ability to improve nearly any problem area of the face, including thin lips, age-related volume loss, and wrinkles.

Restylane for Rejuvenation

When injected, Restylane’s hyaluronic acid works to make the treated area plumper, more hydrated, and more youthful. This versatile family of fillers has something for everyone, no matter what your areas of concern may be.

What Restylane Can Do

Reduces the appearance of facial lines, wrinkles, and folds (Restylane, Restylane-L, Lyft, Refyne, Defyne)
Enhances the lips (Restylane, Restylane-L, Silk, Kysse)
Smooths out fine lines around the mouth (Restylane Silk)
Provides lift and volume to the cheeks (Lyft, Restylane-L)
Adds volume to backs of the hands (Lyft)
Reduces the appearance of smile lines (Refyne, Defyne)
Restores volume to sunken/hollow areas (Lyft)

How Does Restylane Work?

When a Restylane product is injected, its own hyaluronic acid is introduced to the underlying tissues and combines with the body’s natural hyaluronic acid, binding to water. This fills the areas underneath the skin in order to provide needed volume and conceal wrinkles.

Restylane has been developed with a formula that includes tiny granules of hyaluronic acid. This texture not only provides a smooth appearance; it also delivers longer-lasting results (up to 18 months).

Dr. G: Your Ideal Provider for Injections

There are many reasons to choose Dr. G for your filler injections. Not only are non-invasive facial treatments one of his primary services; he is also a registered ExpertInjector™, a Key Opinion Leader for dermal filler vendors, and a faculty member of PALETTE®—a national workshop faculty that teaches advanced injection techniques to other surgeons and medical professionals. In addition, he has studied anatomy and has extensive experience with injectables of every kind. All of this ensures that Dr. G knows precisely how to inject dermal filler in a safe, effective way.

Customized Treatments

Restylane products come in different particle sizes and range from very small to large. Because of this, Dr. G can select the ideal Restylane product to match your personal cosmetic concerns. As you can see above, some Restylane products are better for certain areas than others. No matter what your problem areas may be, the correct Restylane product will be chosen to address them in the most effective and natural-looking way.

Treatments Details

Before your Restylane treatment, your skin will be cleansed and if needed, a topical numbing anesthetic will be used. Dr. G will use a fine needle or a cannula to administer the pre-chosen Restylane product just beneath your skin. Once he has finished the injections, he may massage the area to ensure proper spreading of the product. A typical Restylane session takes approximately 15 minutes.

Downtime and Results

As with most dermal fillers, Restylane requires minimal downtime. Most patients go back to their normal day after treatment. The most common side effects are redness, swelling, and bruising at the injection sites. Some patients also experience a “full” feeling within the skin, but this is temporary. Exercise, anything that makes you sweat, and sun exposure should be avoided for 1-2 days.

Ideal Candidates for Restylane

Are over the age of 18
Do not have any kind of bleeding disorder
Are not pregnant or breastfeeding
Are not allergic to lidocaine or gram-positive bacteria
Do not have an active skin infection or any open wounds
Are in overall good health
Have realistic expectations for what Restylane can do

Why Choose Dr. G for Restylane Treatments?

In practice for over 20 years, Dr. Joseph Grzeskiewicz (or “Dr. G” to his patients) specializes in cosmetic rejuvenation from head to toe. He is a board-certified plastic surgeon who is also an ExpertInjector™. Our passion is making our patients happy, and there is so much that we do that sets us apart from other aesthetic practices. Our patients can contact us at any time, and manager Eva Tutic is also a patient advocate, here to help with anything at all that you may need. We make sure that you are fully content with your results.