Deep facial lines around the edge of the mouth and nose also known as laugh lines are just another one of those problem areas that can treated to yield amazing results.
Restylane to the rescue. Restylane is a facial filler gel composed of a naturally occurring substance, Hyaluronic acid, that’s designed to reduce moderate to deep facial wrinkles and folds, restoring lost volume.
Restylane is a non-surgical procedure that has been FDA approved for eliminating deep facial wrinkles and creating a more youthful appearance.
So what actually happens?
Your doctor will use topical numbing cream or local anesthetic injected to minimize any discomfort. The procedure usually can take up to 15 minutes, depending on depth and he number of injections necessary. The results are immediate.
What about after the procedure?
Patients typically experience some discomfort and other temporary side effects immediately following the procedure such as swelling, redness, soreness, discoloration, itching, and tenderness.
Results are not permanent, typically lasting six to eight months. Ongoing treatments are necessary to maintain desired results.
To avoid bleeding and severe bruising, it is important to avoid taking aspirin, ibuprofen, or Vitamin E supplements. If you have a history of facial cold sores, make sure to tell your surgeon so he/she can prescribe medication prior to treatment to avoid re-occurrence.
Perlane
Is another popular, effective injectable that softens and restores volume in wrinkles and facial lines. It’s also commonly used to pump up thinning lips and as a filler in facial depressions and scarring.
Perlane is commonly used to treat:
- Facial wrinkles
- Fine lines around the mouth, nose and forehead
- Chin and lip augmentation
- Lip enhancement
- Restore hollowing beneath or around the eyes
- Soften acne or other facial scarring
- Deep facial depressions
So what actually happens?
Your doctor will use topical numbing cream or local anesthetic injected to minimize any discomfort. The procedure usually can take up to 45 minutes, depending on the number of injections necessary. Perlane is injected directly into the wrinkles and/or facial depressions. The gel is non-allergenic as it is composed of a naturally occurring substance, Hyaluronic acid, that will be absorbed over time by the body. The results are immediate.
What about after the procedure?
Patients typically experience some swelling, bruising, redness and soreness following the procedure.To avoid bleeding and severe bruising, it is important to avoid taking aspirin, ibuprofen, or vitamin E supplements prior to treatment. If you have a history of facial cold sores, make sure to tell your surgeon so medication can be prescribed to avoid re-occurrences.
Results are not permanent, typically lasting six to eight months. Ongoing treatments are necessary to maintain desired results.
