How to Prepare for a Restylane Treatment

Restylane is a dermal filler product. Treatments are used to combat wrinkles and other signs of aging. Restylane gel is injected by syringe to a chosen area on the face. The finished result of a Restylane injection is a healthy, more youthful appearance and smoother skin.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

1. Speak to your dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon about Restylane. They can answer any questions or concerns you have regarding your Restylane treatments.

2. Avoid taking aspirin, St. John's Wort and high doses of Vitamin E before 24 hours before you are to receive your Restylane treatment. These medicines may increase the amount of bleeding at the Restylane injection site.

3. Stay away from all anti-inflammatory medications like Advil, Motrin and Ibuprofen. These types of medications may cause both increased bleeding and bruising at the injection site.

4. Get a prescription strength anti-viral medication before your Restylane treatment on your lips and around your mouth. If you have a history of cold sores, your Restylane treatment may induce an outbreak.

Tips & Warnings

• Request a topical anesthesia to help lessen your pain and discomfort during the procedure. Restylane injections are usually done in sensitive areas of the face.

• Don't worry if you have animal allergies--Restylane is not an animal based product.

• Plan for return trips. Restylane is not permanent. Restylane injections only last about four to six months.

• Expect to experience burning, itching and swelling at the Restylane injection site. If these symptoms do not get better within 24 hours, contact your doctor.

• Avoid over treating your skin with Restylane. Having lips that look disproportionately big or being unable to show emotion on your face looks unnatural and unattractive.

Resources

• Learn more about Restylane.
• Advantages and disadvantages of Resylane.