Restylane® Candidates

Restylane® is a fairly safe procedure; in fact, its safety is the primary feature that sets it apart. Since it is readily compatible with most people’s bodies and is minimally invasive, the requirements for candidacy are easy to meet. As with all medical procedures, though, it is best to be as careful as possible, so use the information below to help determine if Restylane® injections are right for you.

General Restylane® Treatment Requirements

Since Restylane® treatment requires no incisions and involves a very easy recovery process, it is very rare for a potential patient to be excluded for medical reasons. Furthermore, patients who cannot use other hyaluronic acid treatments because of the bird proteins they contain can receive Restylane® injections without risk of allergic reaction. A very small portion of the population may experience an adverse reaction to the bacterial proteins in Restylane®, so patients with a history of such problems should avoid using the product.

As with all cosmetic surgery procedures, it is generally a good idea to wait until after the age of 18 to undergo treatment, since the structure of the face will continue to change throughout adolescence. In addition, qualified patients will have a sound understanding of the possibilities and limitations of the therapy, along with a mature understanding of the risks associated with Restylane®. Those who meet these requirements and have facial wrinkles they’d like to see diminished are good candidates for the procedure.

What areas can be treated with Restylane®?

Virtually any area of facial skin can be treated with one of the various Restylane® dermal fillers. Creases, deep folds, and light wrinkles can all be lessened through the use of Restylane®. Laugh lines and fine mouth lines are among the most popular targets for the injections. Enhancement of facial contours, usually accomplished with the larger particle size versions of Restylane®, is also possible. Sagging under the eyes, under-projected cheekbones, and recessive chins are often treated with this advanced hyaluronic acid formula. Among other popular applications of Restylane® is its use as a lip filler, where it can enhance volume and shape for months after treatment. In short, any area of the face that lacks volume, shape, or smoothness can experience improvement through Restylane® injections.

Medical and Health Considerations

Restylane® injection is one of the safest cosmetic surgery procedures available, but there are still medical considerations to take into account. As mentioned above, some people may have an allergic reaction to the bacterial protein elements present in the gel; Restylane® is not a good option for those susceptible to this problem. There is also very small risk of contracting an animal-born infection from the treatment. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use Restylane®.

Side effects from Restylane® treatment are usually minimal. Some redness and swelling may appear, but should be gone within a week. During this time, sunbathing and exposure to cold should be avoided, as these conditions put extra stress on the recovering skin.

Talk to a Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist in Your Area

If you think that you meet the requirements for treatment with Restylane®, you can take the first step toward undergoing the procedure by using our online directory to find a dermatology specialist in your area. Whether you’d like to use Restylane® to reduce laugh lines, fine mouth lines, or sagging under the eyes, you can find a doctor to help you using DocShop.