Restylane injections are becoming more popular as a way to smooth out wrinkles, shape lips, and improve other facial features. Restylane was approved by the FDA in December 2003 and can help smooth out wrinkles on the face, especially around the mouth and nose. The effects of Restylane treatments can last for six months or longer, which is another benefit. Restylane can be used on its own or with other treatments, like a procedure to lift the lips.
What is Restylane Treatment Procedure?
Restylane injections are usually given to people between the ages of 35 and 60 in the doctor’s office. Most of the time, local anesthesia is used, especially when the lip is being worked on. Since Restylane doesn’t have lidocaine like collagen does, patients may feel pain and discomfort from the needle when they get an injection. The procedure can take anywhere from a few minutes to 30 minutes, depending on how long the treatment needs to be. After the procedure, the patient goes home quickly.
Restylane is a non-animal hyaluronic acid that comes in a clear liquid gel form (a natural sugar compound).
Step 1: The doctor may choose one or more injection points for each area to be treated. A disinfectant is also used.
Step 2: After that, the doctor will figure out how much Restylane to use.
Step 3: The Restylane filler is then put under the skin with an injection. The filler’s hyaluronic acid sticks to the skin, and the water in the acid helps keep volume under the skin’s surface. The acid acts like a magnet for water, which helps the skin keep its new shape.
Within a week, the results are clear. Restylane has a high success rate for reducing or getting rid of deep wrinkles that other treatments, like chemical peels or microdermabrasion, can’t do.
Recovery after being treated with Restylane
There may be a lot of swelling that lasts for two or three days. Normal activities can be done right away, but patients should stay out of the sun for a while. Pain that can’t be controlled or symptoms that get worse or aren’t normal should be told to the doctor right away.
About 80% of wrinkles can be taken care of with Restylane. Restylane is only a short-term fix, and you may need more treatments afterward.
Restylane Injections Risks and Complications
Headaches, nausea, flu-like symptoms, redness, and pain at the injection sites are the most common side effects of Restylane. Patients sometimes have muscle weakness, but it goes away on its own within a few days or, in rare cases, months after the procedure.
During your first appointment, your doctor should help you understand what could go wrong and how to fix it.
Additional and Alternative Treatments
Depending on your condition, there may be other ways to treat you. Belotero, Juvederm, and Perlane are all injections that are alternatives to Restylane that also contain hyaluronic acid. Talk to your plastic surgeon about which one might work best for you.
Botox, fat fillers, and vampire injections are a few other minimally invasive procedures. For severe signs of aging, like a sagging face, a facelift, a forehead lift, or eyelid surgery may be better. Your doctor may also suggest that you get a chemical peel, laser skin resurfacing, or microdermabrasion along with Restylane.
Restylane Injections Cost in Dubai
After about six months, patients often get more Restylane treatments. Costs vary because the number of areas treated and how bad they are vary from patient to patient.
The average price for a syringe of Restylane in Dubai is between 1000 and 3000 AED.
If the procedure is a medical necessity, insurance might pay for some of the cost. You can talk to your doctor about how to file for insurance. Insurance doesn’t cover procedures that are just for looks.