Restylane is a cosmetic procedure that reduces facial lines in men and women. It is an injection treatment with hyaluronic acid as the active ingredient. Restylane is simpler and less invasive than cosmetic surgery, although some discomfort may be involved when receiving the injection. Restylane is fairly affordable, but the effects of Restylane wear off after 6 months.
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Difficulty:
Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Contact your physician to locate a cosmetic specialist in your area who is qualified to administer Restylane injections.
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Consult with the cosmetic specialist to find out exactly how many injections will be required and the price for each injection before you make your appointment to avoid hidden costs.
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Be aware that deep forehead creases may require multiple injections of Restylane or injections of Perlane (a similar drug) followed by Restylane to touch up the finer lines. Restylane alone will probably not erase all traces of deep creases in the forehead.
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Accept that the Restylane chemicals will be absorbed naturally into the body over time, so your treatment will require touch-ups after about 6 months to keep wrinkles and creases from reappearing.
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Consider getting Botox treatment in conjunction with the Restylane injections to prolong the effect of the Restylane by inhibiting movement in the forehead.
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Wear no makeup or use cosmetics that are easy to remove on the day of your treatment.
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Reduce your risk of bruising from injections by minimizing your consumption of alcohol, aspirin and vitamin E for 3 days prior to surgery. You may also want to take a mild pain reliever prior to the injection to minimize discomfort.
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Minimize facial movement immediately after the injection for at least 6 hours. If you have redness or swelling, you can take Tylenol, but avoid aspirin which may cause bruising. It ia best not to expose your forehead to intense heat or cold (including hot or cold packs) until redness and swelling have subsided.
Tips & Warnings
Restylane is a non-animal product, which is safe for vegetarians.
Patients may experience some side effects around the area of the injection, including redness, swelling, itching and bruising. Patients should discuss possible allergic reactions and other side effects prior to surgery when the cosmetic specialist is taking a medical history.
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