RESTYLANE® 1ml

Restylane® effects generally last six months and gradually disappear from the body. If you are treated again at 4 ½ or 9 months after your first treatment, Restylane® can last up to 18 months.

• Restylane is indicated for mid-to-deep dermal implantation for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds.
• Restylane is indicated for submucosal implantation for lip augmentation in patients over the age of 21.

Restylane is a gel of hyaluronic acid generated by Streptococcus species of bacteria, chemically crosslinked with BDDE, stabilized and suspended in phosphate buffered saline at pH=7 and concentration of 20 mg/mL.

• Restylane is indicated for mid-to-deep dermal implantation for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds.
• Injections of greater than 1.5 mL per lip (upper or lower) per treatment session significantly increases the occurrence of the total of moderate and severe injection site reactions.
• If a volume of more than 3 mL is needed to achieve optimal correction, a follow-up treatment session is recommended.

Contraindications:

• Restylane is contraindicated for patients with severe allergies manifested by a history of anaphylaxis or history or presence of multiple severe allergies.
• Restylane contains trace amounts of gram positive bacterial proteins and is contraindicated for patients with a history of allergies to such material.
• Restylane is contraindicated for patients with bleeding disorders.
• Restylane is contraindicated for implantation in anatomical spaces other than the dermis or submucosal implantation for lip augmentation.

After-care:

• A cloth dipped in cold water (cold compress), wrung out, and applied to the injected area may be used immediately after treatment to reduce swelling.
• Avoid touching the treated area within six hours following treatment so you do not accidentally injure your skin while the area is numb. After that, the area can be gently washed with soap and water.
• Until there is no redness or swelling, avoid exposure of the treated area to intense heat (sun lamp or sun bathing).
• If you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to another occurrence. Speak to your physician about medicine to prevent this from happening again.
• Avoid taking aspirin, non-steroidal anti-Inflammatory medications, St. John’s Wort, and high doses of Vitamin E supplements for one week after treatment. These agents may increase bruising and bleeding at the injection site.