New Treatment Eliminates Facial Wrinkles and Folds for Six to Nine Months, or Even Longer 
WE HAVE A NEW OPTION TO SMOOTH OUT LINES AND WRINKLES

Viserage Plastic Surgery Center, PLLC is pleased to announce the U.S. approval of the cosmetic injectable treatment Restylane® by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Restylane is the first and only FDA-approved dermal filler made of stable, biodegradable non-animal hyaluronic acid (NASHA™) and is intended for the treatment of facial wrinkles and folds.

"Now that Restylane is here, I can offer my patients a new treatment that's safe, effective, lasts twice as long as collagen and doesn't require a six week wait for allergy testing," said Dr. Adam D. Stein of Viserage Plastic Surgery Center.  "So, if they make an appointment to come in tomorrow, they can walk in, have the procedure done in less than half an hour, see results immediately afterward and walk out of the office looking great."
 
How Does Restylane Work?
Restylane is formulated as a clear gel and uses a dual mechanism of action to correct wrinkles and folds. Upon being injected beneath the skin’s surface, the NASHA gel adds natural volume and lift to smooth wrinkles and folds. The NASHA gel integrates into dermal tissue then attracts and binds to water molecules to help maintain volume. Restylane is gradually broken down by the body's own mechanism and disappears without any residue. A natural substance found in all living organisms, hyaluronic acid provides volume and fullness to the skin.

Restylane is approved in more than 60 countries outside the United States where it has been used in more than one million procedures. Since 1996, dermatologists and plastic surgeons outside the U.S. have used it to contour and restore volume to skin and temporarily eliminate wrinkles and facial folds. Additionally, in countries other than the U.S., Restylane is also approved to enhance the appearance and fullness of lips.
 
Treatment-related questions

What is Restylane?
Restylane is a gel that is injected into the skin in order to add volume to lips and lift up wrinkles and folds. Restylane consists of hyaluronic acid, which is a natural substance already present in your body. Once in the skin, Restylane works by creating volume. Some dermal fillers are derived from animal substances. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane is non-animal.

How is a treatment performed?
During treatment, the crystal-clear Restylane gel is injected into the skin in tiny amounts with a very fine needle. The gel produces volume under the wrinkle, which is lifted up and smoothed out. When enhancing lips or facial contours, Restylane adds volume and shape to the treated area.

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How long will the treatment session take?
Treatment with Restylane is a very quick and easy process. As no pre-test is needed, the treatment can be carried out immediately. A treatment generally takes about 30 minutes. The time differs somewhat, depending on the correction you wish to have performed.

What can be treated?
Restylane can be used for smoothing out folds and wrinkles, lip enhancements and shaping facial contours. The most common areas are the glabellar lines (between the eyebrows), the melolabial folds (from the root of the nose to the angle of the mouth) and the lips, altough other sites can also be treated. Very superficial or very deep wrinkles may be difficult to correct. Please consult your physician for an assessment.

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Does it hurt?
Most people find the injections relatively painless. They may prick a little. If you like, a topical anesthetic can be applied to the area being treated prior to your procedure. When enhancing the lips, a local anesthetic injection is often given.

How soon will I see the results?
The results can be seen immediately.

What will I look like after the treatment?
Immediately after the treatment, you can expect slight redness, swelling, tenderness or an itching sensation in the treated area. This is a normal result of the injection. The discomfort is temporary and generally disappears within a few days. After a lip treatment, the lips may become swollen and look somewhat uneven. This can persist for a few days (up to a week). If the discomfort continues, please contact your physician.

What should I bear in mind after my treatment with Restylane?
During the first 48 hours after your treatment, do not massage or rub the treated area. If you have had a lip enhancement, avoid puckering your lips for the first two days after the treatment. Until the initial swelling and redness have resolved, do not expose the treated area to intense heat (e.g. in a solarium or by sunbathing) or extreme cold.

Can Restylane be removed?
No.  However, Restylane dissolves naturally with time. If you feel uncertain about the desired result, you can choose to have the treatment done in steps on different occasions.

Can Restylane replace surgical procedures?
No. However, Restylane is sometimes used in conjunction with surgery to fill out wrinkles that cannot be removed by surgery.

How can I get Restylane treatment?
Contact Viserage for a consultation about Restylane.  We will answer your questions and help you reach a decision. As no skin test is needed you can have the treatment performed immediately after the consultation.

What should I think about before I have a Restylane treatment?
Look at yourself in the mirror and think about the result you are expecting. Try to convey your expectations to Dr. Stein before the treatment and ask him what is possible.