Why Restylane is described as a natural beauty treatment?
Restylane is injected into the skin to restore youthful facial volume of smooth lines, enhance lips and facial
Contours to create a natural beauty lift. Restylane contains stabilized non-animal hyaluronic acid
(NASHA ™), which is the basis for all Q-Med products. The unique and patented stabilization
employed by Q-Med in the manufacture of Restylane results in a minimally modified hyaluronic acid (HA)
Molecule. Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in our bodies. Its primary function is to bind and carry
Water. The Restylane HA molecule is almost identical to that of natural HA in our skin - the body
Restylane recognizes as endogenous. This reduces the risk for inflammatory reaction and ensures long
lasting treatment results.
Nutrients, oxygen and hormones are able to freely between the crystal-clear gel particles, so that the
Natural and healthy looking skin. As the gel breaks down, water takes its place, and when totally absorbed
The gel is unnoticed from the body.
What is the treatment?
• Restylane into the skin in tiny amounts with a very fine needle to inject. The gel gives natural volume
to smooth the appearance of lines and fuller lips.
• The treatment is very quick and often takes less than 20 minutes. No skin test is required because
Restylane contains no animal ingredients.
Does it hurt?
Some people may be uncomfortable treatment. A local anesthetic cream is often used
In the treatment of facial wrinkles. Another form of anesthesia, a dental bloc, is widely used in the improvement of the lips
numb the treatment area.
What areas can be treated?
Restylane treatments can be used for smoothing facial wrinkles, creating more sensual looking lips and
Shaping facial contours such as cheeks and chin. There is a subtle approach to improving looks natural.
How long does the effect of treatment take?
One of the great advantages of Restylane is that the effects of long-lasting but not permanent.
• facial lines, cheek augmentation: Follow-up treatment is usually needed after 9 -12 months.
• Lips: Follow-up with Restylane Lipp is needed after about six months.
• Keep hands, neck: follow-up with Restylane Vital is recommended at around 9 months.
However, the duration depends on many factors, such as skin type, lifestyle, age, degree of perfection
demands of the patient and the injection technique of the practitioner. Page 3
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Restylane is approved by the FDA, what does this mean?
In December 2003, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has approved the regulatory authority in the United States,
Restylane for the treatment of facial wrinkles. Restylane is the first injectable cosmetic treatment of
stabilized non-animal hyaluronic acid, which must be approved by the FDA.
The FDA has strict regulations even stricter than most equivalent regulatory authorities in Europe.
Many medical devices and cosmetic products do not meet the exacting criteria. FDA approval of
Restylane is a further proof that Restylane is one of the safest and most effective non-surgical treatments
immediately to reduce the impact of facial wrinkles and restore volume lost with aging.
More than 6 million treatments have been since the launch of Restylane in 1996, which continue to be implemented
Restylane safety certificate.
You keep talking about hyaluronic acid, which means it burns?
No hyaluronic acid is a form of sugar molecule that occurs naturally in humans and animals. The
Word acid is used in a biological context, such as speaking in a kind of protein in the same way as doctors
Amino acids or DNA.
What are the risks of side effects?
Some common injection-related reactions might occur after a Restylane injection. These reactions are
Redness, swelling, pain, itching, discoloration or tenderness at the injection site. They dissolve in the rule
spontaneously within a day or two after the injection.
What happens to my treated skin in the sun or in the cold?
The treated areas should not be exposed to extreme heat or extreme cold in the first few days
Treatment. This is to avoid the risk of inflammation since the area was disrupted. The gel does not cure or
softer than the outside temperatures change. Saunas and steam baths should be avoided for the first few
Days after treatment.
Restylane is injected into the skin to restore youthful facial volume of smooth lines, enhance lips and facial
Contours to create a natural beauty lift. Restylane contains stabilized non-animal hyaluronic acid
(NASHA ™), which is the basis for all Q-Med products. The unique and patented stabilization
employed by Q-Med in the manufacture of Restylane results in a minimally modified hyaluronic acid (HA)
Molecule. Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in our bodies. Its primary function is to bind and carry
Water. The Restylane HA molecule is almost identical to that of natural HA in our skin - the body
Restylane recognizes as endogenous. This reduces the risk for inflammatory reaction and ensures long
lasting treatment results.
Nutrients, oxygen and hormones are able to freely between the crystal-clear gel particles, so that the
Natural and healthy looking skin. As the gel breaks down, water takes its place, and when totally absorbed
The gel is unnoticed from the body.
What is the treatment?
• Restylane into the skin in tiny amounts with a very fine needle to inject. The gel gives natural volume
to smooth the appearance of lines and fuller lips.
• The treatment is very quick and often takes less than 20 minutes. No skin test is required because
Restylane contains no animal ingredients.
Does it hurt?
Some people may be uncomfortable treatment. A local anesthetic cream is often used
In the treatment of facial wrinkles. Another form of anesthesia, a dental bloc, is widely used in the improvement of the lips
numb the treatment area.
What areas can be treated? Restylane treatments can be used for smoothing facial wrinkles, creating more sensual looking lips and
Shaping facial contours such as cheeks and chin. There is a subtle approach to improving looks natural.
How long does the effect of treatment take?
One of the great advantages of Restylane is that the effects of long-lasting but not permanent.
• facial lines, cheek augmentation: Follow-up treatment is usually needed after 9 -12 months.
• Lips: Follow-up with Restylane Lipp is needed after about six months.
• Keep hands, neck: follow-up with Restylane Vital is recommended at around 9 months.
However, the duration depends on many factors, such as skin type, lifestyle, age, degree of perfection
demands of the patient and the injection technique of the practitioner. Page 3
t: 08 458 33 22 33 • f: 0161 998 5706 • enquiries@faceandeye.co.uk • www.faceandeye.co.uk
Face & Eye 2 Gibwood Road, Northenden, Manchester M22 4BT
Version 1 - 7 July
Restylane is approved by the FDA, what does this mean?
In December 2003, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has approved the regulatory authority in the United States,
Restylane for the treatment of facial wrinkles. Restylane is the first injectable cosmetic treatment of
stabilized non-animal hyaluronic acid, which must be approved by the FDA.
The FDA has strict regulations even stricter than most equivalent regulatory authorities in Europe.
Many medical devices and cosmetic products do not meet the exacting criteria. FDA approval of
Restylane is a further proof that Restylane is one of the safest and most effective non-surgical treatments
immediately to reduce the impact of facial wrinkles and restore volume lost with aging.
More than 6 million treatments have been since the launch of Restylane in 1996, which continue to be implemented
Restylane safety certificate.
You keep talking about hyaluronic acid, which means it burns?
No hyaluronic acid is a form of sugar molecule that occurs naturally in humans and animals. The
Word acid is used in a biological context, such as speaking in a kind of protein in the same way as doctors
Amino acids or DNA.
What are the risks of side effects?
Some common injection-related reactions might occur after a Restylane injection. These reactions are
Redness, swelling, pain, itching, discoloration or tenderness at the injection site. They dissolve in the rule
spontaneously within a day or two after the injection.
What happens to my treated skin in the sun or in the cold?
The treated areas should not be exposed to extreme heat or extreme cold in the first few days
Treatment. This is to avoid the risk of inflammation since the area was disrupted. The gel does not cure or
softer than the outside temperatures change. Saunas and steam baths should be avoided for the first few
Days after treatment.
