What is Restylane?

Restylane is a hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler. By using the water-attracting properties of hyaluronic acid, a sugar molecule that naturally occurs in your body, volume, and moisture can be restored to your skin. Restylane offers a range of fillers, formulated with different densities suited to the different facial areas. The cheeks require a denser filler, injected deeper into the dermal tissues. The lips are more delicate and softer and can be enhanced with a thinner, very soft, and pliable filler injected into the upper layers of the skin. These fillers can be used in combination if you are having multiple areas treated.

Benefits of Restylane in The Woodlands

We are dedicated to creating beautifully balanced and subtle enhancements to improve your confidence and quality of life. You can expect such benefits as:

Smoother skin in the treated areas
Reduced appearance of moderate to severe facial creases and folds such as those around the mouth
Fine lines and wrinkles smoothed
Enhanced facial volume at cheeks or temples
Fuller-looking, lusher lips
Restored moisture to your skin

To find out more about the benefits of Restylane, schedule an appointment with us at Beauty IQ. We can answer your questions and help you with the journey to beauty and restored youth.

What is the treatment like to experience?

Your treatment will start with a topical anesthetic or numbing agent applied to your skin. Restylane has a small percentage of lidocaine in it to reduce the sensation of the injections and ease any post-treatment discomfort. The injections typically take between five to twenty minutes to perform, depending on how many areas you are having treated. You can expect to see your results directly after treatment. You may experience minor swelling or redness, which will subside in a day or two.

How long should I expect the results to last?

The results last between six to eighteen months, depending on the density of the filler and the area that you had treated. Denser fillers, such as those used in the cheeks, have greater longevity. You can schedule maintenance treatments so you can maintain the refreshed look over time.

Before your treatment with Restylane…

With injectable dermal fillers such as Restylane, it is essential to prepare your body before treatment to ensure that you achieve the best results with minimal side effects. The same goes for post-treatment care, ensuring that you avoid certain activities, foods, medications, and supplements that could increase swelling, bleeding, bruising, or irritation, such as non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory medications, St. John's wort, blood thinners, or vitamin E for one week after your Restylane treatment, as these can increase the risk of bruising and bleeding. These care instructions will be discussed with you during your consultation, so you can prepare for your treatment and achieve optimal results.

Why choose Beauty IQ in The Woodlands?

Artistry cannot be taught, and it is a critical element in the creation of beautiful results with dermal fillers such as Restylane. At Beauty IQ our team members have the aesthetic eye necessary to create beautifully balanced and natural-looking results that are subtle and in harmony and appear fresh and natural. Elizabeth Long is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with years of experience delivering the highest quality cosmetic treatments to her patients with her Intelligent Beauty Solutions at Beauty IQ. Schedule a consultation to bring your aesthetic vision to life.

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