Restylane™ and Perlane™ are innovative, stable,
hyaluronic acids that have chemical structures similar
in some ways to sugar, thus leading to the alternate
name of sugar gels. A leading Swedish company, dedicated
to the enhancement of natural beauty, developed Restylane™
and Perlane™. Five hundred thousand men and women
in all age groups have been successfully treated with
Restylane™ and Perlane™ worldwide, since its
development in 1996. It is an extremely safe substance
and requires no skin sensitivity testing prior to patient
use. Nutrients, oxygen, and hormones pass freely between
the gel particles, maintaining the health and vitality
of the skin. Since the body has its own system for absorbing
hyaluronic acid, it slowly disappears without a trace
over time.
What does it do?
Hyaluronic acid is found naturally in your skin and
other tissues. It gives elasticity to the joints, shape
to your eyes and volume to your skin. Restylane™
and Perlane™ are hyaluronic acid gels that add
volume where the body's own hyaluronic acid has been
depleted. Once injected into the treatment area, they
impart a smoother and younger appearance by filling
in the volume of wrinkles, folds, and your lips. Just
a touch of additional volume can make an enormous difference
in your appearance. The results are immediately noticeable
and give a high level of patient satisfaction lasting
from six to twelve months, unlike collagen or other
substances that typically last from three to six months.
Additionally, touch-ups may safely and effectively be
performed at any time with Restylane™ and Perlane™
so you may replenish your natural beauty whenever you
feel the need.
Common Uses for Restylane™ and Perlane™
include:
Correcting folds and wrinkles of the face
Nasolabial folds (between your nose, mouth and cheeks)
Horizontal (upper forehead) frown lines
Glabellar (lower forehead) frown lines
Depressed corners of the mouth, also called "marionette
lines"
Lip enhancement, including treatment of the edges
of the lips and
Wrinkles around the lips
Will also stop leakage of lipstick onto surrounding
skin
What are Restylane™ and Perlane™
treatments like?
The needles used for Restylane™, Perlane™
are very fine, and most patients are pleasantly surprised
by the minimal amount of discomfort they experience.
However, you will be pre-treated with a topical anesthetic
cream to ensure your comfort.
Treatments generally take about thirty minutes and
the results are immediately noticeable.
The treatment area may be slightly red and swollen
for up to 24 hours.
Because the effects of Restylane™ and Perlane™
are completely reversible, any side effects should
be temporary.
