RESTYLANE

Many of our patients have a desire to restore volume to the lips, cheeks, and the delicate areas around the eyes. Our North Bethesda board-certified dermatologists are considered leading experts in facial fillers, including non-invasive Restylane treatments. At ICON Dermatology & Aesthetics, our physicians perform Restylane treatments tailored specifically to the patient’s bone structure and aesthetic goals. You can trust our board-certified dermatologists to help you achieve the look you desire safely, using only proven, effective treatments.

If you want to know how dermal fillers can improve your appearance, please call ICON Dermatology & Aesthetics today at (301) 810-3600 for a consultation and examination. Our state-of-the-art facility in North Bethesda welcomes patients from Maryland and Washington, DC.

Restylane in North Bethesda

Young, healthy-looking skin contains an abundance of a naturally hydrating substance called hyaluronic acid, or HA. The lack of HA causes your skin to lose structure and volume, creating unwanted facial wrinkles and folds – like those “parentheses” lines around your nose and mouth. Nothing ages the face more than sunken, dark eyes, and deep wrinkles. Years of sun exposure, dramatic weight loss, genetics, and the normal aging process can result in a depletion of fat tissue and the loss of skin elasticity. Restylane is a dermal filler, designed to rejuvenate the appearance by replacing lost facial volume, smoothing facial lines, and easing wrinkles.

Restylane is an FDA-approved, hyaluronic acid (HA) injectable filler and is designed to spread beyond the actual injection site for immediate effect with just one treatment.  Comprised of Hyaluronic Acid, a naturally occurring substance, Restylane restores a healthy fullness to the facial features and skin by binding itself to water molecules within the body. Hyaluronic Acid goes one step further to achieve great skin as well. It encourages the natural production of collagen, which provides continued improvement to the features.

By adding volume to the face and lips it can give patients a more youthful appearance. This cutting-edge soft tissue filler was designed to fill deep crevices, fine lines, and facial scars from acne or trauma. This innovative injectable can also successfully restore volume to the lips, cheeks, and the delicate areas around the eyes. Approved by the Food and Drug Administration as a safe and effective dermal filler, Restylane has been popular with patients since 1996.

Using a dermal filler like Restylane is a safe and effective way to replace the hyaluronic acid your skin has lost, bringing back its volume, and smoothing away facial wrinkles and folds. Restylane may last up to a year. Restylane is proven to fill in the deep facial ceases, wrinkles, and fine lines that occur over time. The dermal filler can improve the look of scars, resulting from either acne or trauma. Additionally, Restylane can replace lost facial volume around the eyes and cheeks, as well as plumping the lips. Taking years off a patient’s appearance, Restylane provides a simple, noninvasive solution for facial rejuvenation.

RESTYLANE FAMILY OF FILLERS

RESTYLANE

Restylane adds volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe wrinkles and folds, including nasolabial folds (from the nose to the corners of the mouth) and marionette lines (from the corners of the mouth to the chin). It is also designed to give the lips fullness and definition and is FDA-approved for that purpose.

RESTYLANE-L

Restylane-L is simply Restylane with lidocaine to reduce the sting of treatment.  The volume effect is no different. The numbing makes a big difference and makes it possible to have lip edge treatments with much less discomfort.

RESTYLANE KYSSE

Restylane Kysse is the first lip filler designed with XpresHAn Technology™ and is proven to last for up to one year. Kysse is designed to enhance lip volume and texture.  XpresHAn Technology changes the way the hyaluronic acid binds inside your lips. When Kysse is injected, it effectively molds to your tissue, allowing you to maintain natural-looking expressions.  

RESTYLANE SILK

Restylane Silk is the first FDA-approved product specifically designed for subtle lip augmentation and the smoothing of wrinkles around the mouth. Restylane Silk is comprised of a gel  formulated with smaller, smoother hyaluronic acid particles than other Restylane products, resulting in a softer, more precise result. It is ideal for restoring and enhancing thin lips. Additionally, Silk is administered via ultrafine needle, which is designed for improved accuracy and precision.

RESTYLANE LYFT

Restylane Lyft is comprised of a gel  formulated with larger hyaluronic acid particles than other Restylane products.  Restylane Lyft is approved for cheek augmentation and the correction of age-related midface contour deficiencies, as well as the treatment of moderate to severe facial folds, such as the nasolabial folds (smile lines). Lyft is the first FDA-approved filler with the ability to provide fullness to the cheeks, as well as restore lost volume in the midface area. Lyft contains lidocaine which helps to reduce the discomfort during treatment.

RESTYLANE REFYNE

Restylane Refyne is designed with with XpresHAn Technology™ to help soften laugh lines (nasolabial folds and marionette lines). It integrates with your skin and delivers the flexibility you need for natural-looking movement and expressions. This can help you restore a more natural look to your face while maintaining your facial expressions.

Galderma formulated Restylane Refyne with the idea of motion and flexibility. It is considered to be a dynamic filler that is primarily used on areas of the face where a lot of motion occurs – like around the mouth. Restylane Refyne is meant to reduce the appearance of wrinkles while allowing for the skin to move very naturally when making facial expressions.

RESTYLANE DEFYNE

Restylane Defyne is formulated with XpresHAn Technology to help smooth out deep laugh lines (nasolabial folds and marionette lines). Restylane Defyne is designed to act like your body’s own hyaluronic acid to help smooth out deeper lines around your mouth (nasolabial folds and marionette lines) while letting you look more natural through a range of facial expressions.

Galderma created Restylane Defyne with an emphasis on supporting the skin, and this filler is meant to enhance areas that where expressions are less likely to occur. It can be used on parts of the face that have experienced subtle volume loss, for subtle improvements in contour and deep wrinkles.

RESTYLANE TECHNOLOGY

Restylane Silk, Restylane, and Restylane Lyft are formulated with proprietary NASHA® technology for a tailored treatment, each product with its unique particle size:

·         Finer particles for detailed shaping and treating fine lines and wrinkles (Restylane Silk)

·         Medium sized particles for smoothing moderate to severe wrinkles and folds (Restylane)

·         Larger particles to add volume and treat severe wrinkles (Restylane Lyft)

Restylane Refyne and Restylane Defyne are engineered with XpresHAn Technology which produces an extremely flexible hyaluronic acid gel. These dermal fillers are designed for smoothness and flexibility that preserves your natural range of expression while creating a more youthful appearance.

 Why Choose ICON Dermatology & Aesthetics for Restylane?

At ICON Dermatology & Aesthetics, Restylane treatments are performed by board-certified dermatologists. This provides patients with the peace of mind that they are in the hands of a physician and the procedure is done in the safety and comfort of a medical office. Specialized techniques such as the use of cannulas, are used to minimize risk of bruising and more serious complications. In addition, our patients receive numbing cream to make sure they are comfortable and experience little discomfort during their treatment session. We take facial injections very seriously and believe it is important for patients to have highly skilled board-certified physicians perform injections to each patient’s specific needs with greater finesse, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach found at medical spas.

The Ideal Candidate for Restylane:

Both men and women can experience excellent results with Restylane. Individuals seeking a soft, organic-looking facial rejuvenation, without the risks or recovery time needed with surgery, may make excellent candidates for Restylane. Restylane injections are applied in a private treatment room at ICON Dermatology & Aesthetics, normally taking under 60 minutes. The injectable is placed beneath the top layer of skin using a thin needle or cannula by our expert injectors while meticulously contouring the features. The injectable is proven safe for any ethnicity or skin type. As with any cosmetic procedure, patients should be in generally good health and have reasonable expectations for the treatment.

Restylane Injections:

Restylane treatments are performed in the office, taking less than an hour to complete. A topical numbing cream is applied prior to treatment, to maximize patient comfort. Using a very small needle or cannula, Restylane is then injected into predetermined areas of the face.

Immediately following treatment, patients may experience mild swelling and redness. Bruising at the injection site is not unusual. This can take up to a week to fade. Results from a Restylane treatment will be immediately evident; these can last from six to nine months, or longer. After this time, patients will need to schedule a repeat treatment.

Restylane will remain soft and malleable under the skin for up to 72 hours. It is vital that patients remember not to rub vigorously or manipulate the treatment area for the first few days, so as not to displace the filler.

Restylane FAQ:

What is Restylane?

Restylane is a gel facial filler, composed of Hyaluronic Acid, which is designed to improve the look of deep facial lines and acne scars. The injectable can also provide added volume to the cheeks and lips.

What areas can be treated with Restylane?

Restylane is best used to improve the look of the lips, under eyes, and lines around the mouth.  

How is Restylane applied?

After an anesthetic is applied, Restylane is injected under the skin with a very small needle or cannula.

Where are Restylane injections performed?

Restylane is performed in a private treatment room in our well-appointed North Bethesda office.

How long does a Restylane treatment take in the office?

Restylane injections take less than an hour from start to finish.

Am I a good candidate for Restylane?

Anyone looking for a noninvasive treatment to correct deep facial crevices, wrinkles, and facial scars that result from acne or trauma, or who want to add volume to the lips or under the eyes, may make an excellent candidate for Restylane injections. Both men and women, of any skin type, can get satisfactory results with this injectable filler.

Will anesthesia be used during my Restylane injections?

A topical anesthetic will be used prior to the Restylane procedure to maximize patient comfort.

Are Restylane injections painful?

Restylane injections are not painful; patients generally report feeling a tug or pinch during the treatment. To maximize a patient’s comfort level, a topical anesthetic will be used prior to treatment.

What can I expect from the recovery period after my Restylane injections?

Initially, patients may note minor bruising, swelling, and redness along the injection site, although these resolve within a couple of days. We recommend no exercise for the first 24-48 hours.  Side-effects are mild, but mild swelling and minor bruising can be seen after the injection session. Some patients will choose to wait until the swelling and redness have dissipated, 24 to 48 hours, before returning to work. It is important that patients avoid rubbing or manipulating the treatment area for the first few days after the treatment. Restylane will remain malleable for up to 72 hours after treatment.

When can I return to work after my Restylane injections?

Patients can return to work or school immediately after receiving Restylane injections. Some, however, prefer to wait until the next day when the redness and swelling has subsided.

Will the results from my Restylane treatment be long-lasting?

The results from Restylane injections can last from six to nine months, possibly longer.

What are the possible risks of Restylane?

On the market since 1996, Restylane has been proven to be a consistently safe, injectable filler. After a treatment, temporary side effects may occur, including bruising, swelling, or redness. Other, less common side effects can include headache, flu-like symptoms, nausea, and muscle weakness. Severe side effects including skin necrosis, blindness and stroke have been reported with Restylane as with all other injectable fillers.

How much will a Restylane treatment cost?

The exact cost of a Restylane treatment will depend on the area where it is applied and the extent of correction desired. Please schedule a consultation with our board-certified dermatologists to determine the right amount of filler and areas to be treated.