What is Restylane and Perlane?
Restylane is a long-lasting and crystal-clear gel which smooths wrinkles, enhances lips, and replenishes your natural beauty instantly. Restylane is injected under the skin with a thin needle and one treatment session takes about 30 minutes. The results can be seen immediately and for the majority of patients, 50-80% of the effect remains after 6 months. Most people choose to have a touchup done within a year and studies show that Restylane can offer a high degree of patient satisfaction. Touchups can be performed anytime after the previous treatment.
Is Restylane Safe?
Restylane is a safe product. Since the hyaluronic acid in Restylane is naturally present in the body, the skin does not react to the material. With over 100,000 people treated today, only a very small number of reactions have been reported. These reactions may consist of prolonged but temporary redness, swelling, itching, or tenderness.
What is BOTOX® and how can it help me?
BOTOX® is an anti-aging medicine for those who have lines and wrinkles around the eyes, on the forehead or between the eyebrows. It is a therapeutic muscle-relaxing agent which corrects visible signs of stress and aging by relaxing muscles. The result is a more relaxed and youthful appearance.
How long does BOTOX® last?
Typically, the effect of BOTOX® can be seen within 5 to 7 days. A BOTOX® treatment usually lasts 3 to 4 months, but after several treatments may last 6 months or more. Effects gradually fade away over time so BOTOX® is not meant to be a substitute for the results acheived with a facelift, but optimum appearance may be achieved with BOTOX® therapy in conjunction with a facelift, laser resurfacing, and skin rejuvenation.
What is treatment like and are there any side effects?
BOTOX® is injected with a very fine needle into the specific muscle that is causing lines and wrinkles on the face. Treatment is safe and effective only taking approximately 10 minutes. Pain is minimal and side effects, if any, are usually mild and temporary.
