Restylane^® and Perlane^®

Cosmetic dermal fillers also made of hyaluronic acid. – a natural polysaccharide that is highly bio-compatible – it already exists in the human body. The source is bacterial fermentation which is non-animal, so no pre-treatment allergy testing is required. The hyaluronic acids in Restylane and Perlane have been modified slightly to last longer than the body's hyaluronic acid.

Restylane maintains its shape using the body's own moisture. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane is hydrophilic or "water loving." The hydrophilic nature of these hyaluronic acid molecules and their three dimensional structure allows them to bind many times their own weight in water. As hyaluronic acid gradually degrades, each molecule binds to more water and over time, the same volume can be maintained with less hyaluronic acid. This ability of hyaluronic acid to bind to water is what helps provide lasting results.

Restylane® and Perlane® are FDA-approved for the treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds). Restylane is also an excellent lip enhancement filler. Restylane® and Perlane® are proven to deliver long-lasting results. Studies have shown that Restylane lasts about six months. Perlane lasts at least six months in a majority of patients.*

As with Juvederm, prior to treatment, avoid using aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, St. John's wort, or high doses of Vitamin E supplements. Also, if you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, mention it at your initial consultation.

Restylane and Perlane are injected directly into the skin in small amounts by an ultrafine needle. As with all injections, some patients may experience discomfort. The unique hyaluronic acid gel in Restylane® and Perlane® restores lost volume and fullness to the skin to correct the lines that run from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds). Perlane is composed of larger gel particles than Restylane and is injected deeper.  It is intended for deeper lines and wrinkles).

Restylane® and Perlane® have well-defined safety profiles. Restylane has been used in over 1.4 million treatments in the U.S. and is available in more than 70 countries. Perlane has been used by dermatologists and plastic surgeons worldwide since 2000.It is the most studied cosmetic dermal filler in the world with dozens of publications in the medical literature. Clinical studies have shown no significant differences in the safety of Restylane and Perlane. Restylane and Perlane contain no animal proteins. This limits the risk of animal-based disease transmission or allergic reactions. Restylane and Perlane contain trace amounts of gram-positive bacterial proteins and are contraindicated for patients with a history of allergies to such material. No allergy testing is required before use.

Longer Lasting Fillers(Radiesse® and Sculptra®)

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