Facial Fillers

Do you have wrinkles, facial folds, crow's feet, or bags under your eyes and want to do something about it, but are intimidated by major surgery or don't have the time or money for a facelift? You now have more options than ever for reversing these signs of aging. Impressions of beauty change over time, as do our faces, as we age. Yet each of us has good natural lines that can be emphasized and improved.

Smoothing wrinkles and folds or giving your mouth a fuller, more sensuous form requires no foreign element. Healthy skin has an abundance of two important substances, collagen and hyaluronic acid, that keep your skin looking smooth and supple. Collagen is a protein that provides your skin with structural support. Hyaluronic acid is a natural sugar found in all living cells that attracts and binds water, hydrating the skin and giving it volume.

With time, sun damage, fat loss, gravity and other factors, collagen and hyaluronic acid in your skin diminish, the skin loses structure and volume, sags, and unwelcome lines and wrinkles appear.

Now you can replace your skin's lost structure and volume with fillers containing highly purified form of hyaluronic acid that mimics the effects of natural hyaluronic acid. When injected just below the surface of the skin, Hylaform adds volume to the skin, smoothing unwanted lines and wrinkles.

According to statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), over 7 million minimally invasive surgical procedures were performed in 2003.

Though many types of fillers are available and approved for medical use, we almost exclusively use Restylane as our mainstay for facial fillers.

Visit Restylane Website at - www.restylane.com  

 

Facial Fillers FAQ

 What is restylane?

Restylane is Non-Animal Stabilised Hyaluronic Acid (NASHA). It creates volume for the treatment of lips, lines, wrinkles and facial folds. Its results are immediate.

 What is it made of?

Restyane consists of complex sugar chains which have been stabilized for longer lasting effect on the skin.

 How long does it last?

Restylane lasts for more than one year, depending on the area being treated, the depth of the lines, the condition of the skin and the lifestyle of the individual. A top-up may be needed after a year or two.

 Does the treatment hurt?

Restylane treatment involves injection into the skin, you therefore may experience some discomfort, however local anesthetic creams and injections can be used to minimise pain.

 What will i look like after treatment?

You may have slightly redness skin and some swelling at the injection site. This usually disappears in a few hours.

 What are the side effects?

The side effects of Restylane treatment may include swelling, redness and occasional bruising. Swelling is the most likely effect because Restylane attracts the bodies own water to the area. Other side effects may include minor lumps, itching or tenderness, which usually resolve quickly.

 Is it toxic?

Restylane is safer because it contains no animal proteins allergens or chemicals.

 Can i go straight back to work after treatment?

YES, but for a first treatment it is probably better to schedule your appointment for the end of the day and preferably the end of the week.