Restylane
Weight loss, pregnancy, and genetics are all factors that can cause the tummy to develop loose, sagging skin and a bulging appearance. Though exercise can provide limited toning benefits, no amount of exercise or dieting can restore firmness to loose skin or repair muscles that have been stretched and separated as a result of pregnancy.
About Restylane facial filler
We’re excited to offer Restylane dermal filler at our medical spa in Houston. Its active ingredient is stabilized hyaluronic acid, the ingredient that helps keep the skin plump, healthy, and hydrated. Restylane fills areas underneath the skin, which results in softened lines, the provision of youthful volume where needed, and a lifting effect.
Our Restylane products
While there is a wide array of Restylane products, we have chosen to focus on the following based on patient satisfaction and our own expertise.
Restylane Lyft
Best for nasolabial lines, enhancing cheek contour, and plumping the mid-face
- One of the strongest facial fillers available
- Used mainly for cheek augmentation
- Effectively lifts sagging skin of the face
- Adds youthful volume to deep wrinkles
- Improves sunken or hollow areas of the face
- Has the most lifting capability of any Restylane product
- Lasts up to 18 months
Restylane Kysse
Best for lip augmentation and smoker’s lines
- Highly advanced dermal filler made specifically for the lips
- Adds a beautiful fullness
- Smooths “smoker’s lines”
- Enhances lip color
- Was developed to provide extra-flexible movement and natural-looking volume
- Provides an overall more attractive appearance
- Lasts up to 12 months
Restylane Refyne
Best for moderate laugh lines
- Developed specifically to lessen laugh lines
- A very flexible formula that disperses well
- Lasts up to 18 months
Restylane Defyne
Best for deep laugh lines
- Developed with a thick gel to address severe laugh lines
- Lasts up to 18 months
Candidates for Restylane treatments
If you’re considering Restylane facial filler in Houston, it may be the perfect treatment for your cosmetic goals. The best candidates for Restylane:
- Are over the age of 21
- Are in general good health
- Do not have any type of bleeding disorder
- Are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- Are not allergic to lidocaine
- Do not have an active skin infection
- Are not allergic to gram positive bacteria
- Have reasonable expectations for what Restylane can accomplish
Restylane treatment details
Before treatment, you may be given a local anesthetic, but it may not be necessary. Your specialist will carefully administer Restylane with an ultra-fine needle into the skin with a series of injections where needed. The injections generally take 15 to 30 minutes.
Recovery and results
Restylane results can last anywhere from 6 to 12 months, depending on the patient. At that point, the patient’s natural metabolism will break the filler down and clear it away. Results can be maintained with touch-up treatments (using less filler) after the initial results fade. As with most cosmetic injectables, downtime after treatment is minimal, but there may be mild redness, swelling, bruising, and/or tenderness in the treated area for up to one week.
(It’s best to avoid blood thinners such as aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, St. John’s wort, and vitamin E before and after a treatment to minimize bruising.) Some patients also experience a “full” sensation at the injection site. It’s best to avoid alcohol, exercise, heat, and UV exposure for 24 hours after treatment.
After your initial treatment, it’s a good idea to schedule touch-up treatments every 4 to 9 months for optimal results — however, many patients see their results lasting much longer.
Dr. Mentz for dermal filler in Houston
If you’re interested in Restylane, you’re in the right place. As one of the country’s best facelift doctors, Dr. Henry Mentz deeply cares about any cosmetic procedure involving the face. In addition, facial rejuvenation procedures make up about 50% of our services every year, so you can be certain that you’re in excellent hands. As an internationally respected plastic surgeon who holds the distinctive honor of being the nation’s first triple board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Mentz upholds a standard of safety and quality at his practice, and we offer detail-oriented, patient-centric service; in-depth expertise, and comprehensive care. Our team is warm, compassionate, professional, and friendly. Your feeling of aesthetic empowerment when you see your results is our greatest reward.
FAQs
What exactly is hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid is a natural molecule that we all have within our body. It’s a moisture-binding substance that keeps the skin plump, firm, and hydrated.
Will Restylane make me look “overdone”?
When administered by licensed, skilled, experienced medical professionals, any facial filler should appear natural and complementary to your existing good looks. As a triple board-certified surgeon in Plastic Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, and Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Mentz upholds a high standard for any cosmetic procedure — especially those of the face. Your injector will carefully study your facial proportions to achieve the correct balance, for the most natural-looking outcome possible.
