Restylane®

Q: How long does a Restylane treatment session take?

A typical Restylane treatment session takes about 20–45 minutes, depending on the treatment areas and whether you are using a single hyaluronic acid filler or a range of fillers. During your appointment, we will evaluate your facial anatomy, discuss your goals, and determine which dermal filler is best suited for your needs.

Q: Is there anything I should avoid before or after my Restylane injections?

Before your Restylane treatments, your provider will review your medical history, any medications you’re taking, and discuss potential risks, especially if you use blood-thinning medications or have bleeding disorders. To minimize bruising, you may be advised to avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, and certain supplements before your injections. After the procedure, patients should avoid strenuous exercise, direct sun exposure, and heat for 24–48 hours, as these can increase swelling.

Q: When will I see results from Restylane, and how natural will they look?

You will notice results immediately after your Restylane contour filler is injected, as the hyaluronic acid gel adds volume and fullness right away. Over the next few days, the filler settles into place, creating soft, natural-looking results. Individual results vary by age, health, treatment area, and the specific formula used, but most patients enjoy a refreshed, more youthful appearance for several months.

Q: Are Restylane fillers safe for sensitive skin or first-time filler patients?

Restylane fillers are considered safe for most patients, including those with sensitive skin or individuals experiencing their first dermal filler treatment. Developed with biocompatible hyaluronic acid HA, Restylane is designed to mimic substances already found in the skin, offering excellent safety and predictable outcomes.

Q: Can Restylane be combined with other cosmetic treatments for enhanced results?

Restylane can absolutely be combined with other aesthetic procedures to enhance contour, fullness, and overall facial harmony. Many patients pair Restylane Defyne, Refyne, or Lyft with treatments like Botox, skin resurfacing, or laser therapy for more comprehensive rejuvenation. Combining treatments allows your provider to address wrinkles, restore cheek volume, and refine lip augmentation in a single, customized plan.

Restore a youthful appearance

As we grow older, more signs of aging become more evident on our faces in the form of wrinkles and folds. There are various injectable cosmetic fillers available to help improve upon one’s facial appearance and fill wrinkles to achieve a more youthful look. These fillers add volume and smooth out wrinkles. Collagen and fat are some of the more common fillers. Restylane is a form of injectable filler that provides advantages over fat and collagen injections.

What is Restylane?

Restylane is a non-animal, biodegradable gel based on hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a substance found in most of our bodies as it provides volume and fullness to the skin. Restylane has been proven to last longer than fat and collagen injections. It maintains its shape using the body’s own moisture. What results is a longer-lasting, youthful facial appearance. The Restylane line offers a diverse range of products that can be used to either shape facial contours, smooth wrinkles, or sculpt the lips. What results is a healthy, more youthful, and fuller appearance. Restylane comes in several different formulas to treat different concerns.

Restylane

Restylane is used to correct severe facial wrinkles and folds in the lower face such as smile lines around the nose and mouth and vertical lip lines. Restylane can also be placed directly in the lips for a subtle enhancement.

Restylane Lyft

Volume loss not only causes fine lines and wrinkles, but noticeable changes in the face and hands that can make you look older due to flattened cheeks or visible tendons and veins. Restylane Lyft can be placed in the cheeks to restore volume loss and give a subtle, lifted appearance. When placed in the hands, youthful volume is restored for a smooth appearance.

Restylane Silk

With aging, many patients experience thinning lips due to volume loss. Restylane Silk is FDA-approved to enhance the appearance of the lips. With Restylane Silk, patients can achieve fuller, smoother, more symmetrical lips as well as correct moderate vertical lip lines.

Restylane Refyne & Defyne

Restylane Refyne and Defyne is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler made with the new XpresHAn Technology TM (trademark sign). This matrix moves with your face giving you a more natural look when you smile, pout, or pucker. It is approved for nasolabial folds ( lines from the nose to the corners of the mouth) and marionette lines (lines from the corners of the mouth towards the chin). For moderate concerns, Restylane Refyne can be used, while more severe folds can be treated with Restylane Defyne.

Who is a Candidate for Restylane?

Restylane fillers are approved for patients 21 and over. Candidates for Restylane are those who want to restore youthful volume to their face or backs of the hands, or those who want to subtly enhance the facial features like the cheeks or lips. Formulas can be combined and placed in several areas at once for optimal improvements. Our esthetician will meet with patients during a consultation to determine which filler formulas are right for their unique concerns. Those with severe skin allergies and those who are pregnant or breastfeeding may not be candidates for treatment with Restylane.

What to Expect During Treatment

Prior to treatment, the skin will be cleansed and prepped and the injection sites will be mapped out to ensure even distribution. The formula will then be placed below the skin to instantly smooth out wrinkles or add subtle volume. Patients report a slight pinch with each injection, however, those who are concerned about discomfort can opt for a topical anesthetic prior to treatment to maximize their comfort.

Recovery and Results

There is no required recovery or downtime after treatment with Restylane fillers. Patients can get right back to their regular routine, however, mild side effects like redness, swelling, bruising, and itching at the injection sites can be expected. These should fade fairly quickly. Patients should also avoid intense heat from hot water and avoid direct sun exposure in the days following treatment.

The results of Restylane fillers are instant and long-lasting. Depending on the formula and where it was placed, Restylane can last for 6-12 months before a touch-up session is needed.

Restylane FAQs

How long does a Restylane treatment session take?

Is there anything I should avoid before or after my Restylane injections?

When will I see results from Restylane, and how natural will they look?

Are Restylane fillers safe for sensitive skin or first-time filler patients?

Can Restylane be combined with other cosmetic treatments for enhanced results?

To learn more about Restylane fillers and find out which formula is right for you, contact our office and schedule your consultation in Boca Raton.

Dr. Jonathan Berman

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon at Berman Plastic Surgery & Spa | Website

Dr. Jonathan Ross Berman is a Boca Raton plastic surgeon who has been certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery with over 30 years of service experience specializing in Breast Augmentation, Rhinoplasty, Face Lift, Liposuction, and many other types of plastic surgery in Boca Raton, FL.

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