Restylane And Radiesse Injections Therapy

Restylane injections are fast becoming one of the most popular methods for smoothing wrinkles and shape of lips. Restylane is different than many other injectable fillers on the market today because of its unique chemistry. Restylane is manufactured and marketed in Sweden and has been used in Europe for several years shown great success in facial rejuvenation.

Currently, only Restylane is a dermal filler approved by the FDA is biodegradable hyaluronic acid, a natural substance found in all living organisms. Acid provides volume and fullness to the skin, it is clear that a substance is injected directly beneath the skin's surface and is typically used in patients aged between 35 and 60 Even if approved for the treatment of facial wrinkles, Restylane is also used for the increase of the lips, reducing lines around the mouth, face and design. Restylane can edit and correct nasolabial folds.

Restylane injections are performed in the office of your plastic surgeon with local anesthesia, patients usually experience pain and discomfort of the needle for each injection. The procedure takes between 5-30 minutes, and patients go home shortly after the procedure. Swelling can be very pronounced in two to three days after injection, and patients are advised to stay out of the sun after the injection.

While Restylane injections are safe and effective for the treatment of moderate wrinkles, some side effects such as redness, swelling, bruising and mild pain. More serious side effects that may require medical treatment are the symptoms of headache, nausea and flu-like.

Most patients require only one Restylane injection to achieve the desired results, but additional treatments may be necessary in some patients, depending on age and skin type.

Radiesse Therapy

Radiesse is a safe cosmetic dermal filler that lasts much longer than other fillers. Medical studies have shown that it is a safe, long-term treatment used to correct crow's feet, nasolabial folds and wrinkles around the nose and mouth. Radiesse is used by plastic surgeons in the world to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles.

The procedure is usually performed under local anesthesia with patients with only minimal discomfort from the needle-free injection. The procedure takes 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the extent of treatment. The clear gel is measured by the plastic surgeon and then injected under the skin below the dermis and hypodermis of the skin. The results are evident within a week after the injection and can last up to two years or more. Some adjustments may be necessary throughout this period.

In general, there is minimal swelling in accordance with the procedure, and the swelling will disappear in a day or two. Normal operations can be resumed immediately, but patients with this procedure are invited to stay away from the sun. One of the rare complication of this procedure, the formation of nodules, which may require surgery or treatment with steroids.