Restylane® Dermal Fillers
At Mandell-Brown Plastic Surgery Center, we offer Restylane in Cincinnati, an injectable filler to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles on the face and for non-surgical lip augmentation.
Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown
Dr. Mandell Brown is a nationally recognized, triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon with over 30 years of experience performing facial, breast, and body procedures. Known for his Natural Look™ cosmetic surgery results, Dr. Mandell-Brown has the credentials and aesthetic eye to precisely tailor your procedure and safely achieve the results you desire.
What Is Restylane?
Restylane is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler similar to RHA Fillers. Restylane, which is produced by Medicis Corp., is ideal for replacing lost volume and improving facial wrinkles and folds. The Restylane solution works so well at replacing lost volume since its composition mimics the hyaluronic acids in your skin, which give it suppleness and fullness. When injected into a specific area by your plastic surgeon, Restylane combines with your skin’s own properties and fills the line or wrinkle.
What can I expect from the Restylane treatment?
When you visit Mandell-Brown for your Restylane treatment, your appointment will be short; most sessions last half an hour or less. To begin, your skin will be cleansed with an antiseptic both on and around the treatment site. No anesthetic is necessary for Restylane treatment, though a topical anesthetic may be available for more sensitive patients. After the injection site has been prepared, your plastic surgeon will use a special technique to inject the Restylane solution. Once it has been placed, your plastic surgeon may gently massage the injection site to ensure proper placement and an ideal aesthetic result.
Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown is a frequent speaker at national soft tissue filler training programs.
Restylane Aftercare and Results
Following your Restylane treatment, you should be able to return to your normal routine, but with a few limitations. For several hours after treatment, you will need to avoid exercise, sun exposure and alcohol. You should also continue wearing an SPF when you are exposed to the sun. Side effects following Restylane treatments are minimal but the injection site may feel tight and you may experience some swelling, tenderness or swelling, all of which will dissipate quickly.
According to the company, Restylane lasts about six months. However, in some facial areas such as the lips or nasolabial folds the product may last just two to three months. After this time, you will likely wish to schedule a touch-up treatment at Mandell-Brown to maintain the beautiful result.
Before & After Gallery
Dr. Mandell-Brown uses advanced techniques to provide natural-looking outcomes. See the results for yourself in our patient gallery.
Restylane Alternatives
Some patients wonder which is better: Restylane (and other soft tissue fillers) or Botox? The answer is that Botox relaxes the muscle movement (forehead, crow’s feet, and glabellar lines) whereas fillers such as RHA Fillers or Restylane fill out the lines and add volume to the area. Some patients benefit from both Botox and fillers.
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Lip Augmentation
Lip augmentation with dermal fillers immediately enhances the appearance of the lips, whether it’s adding volume, defining the lip contours, or correcting asymmetries. These quick injections have minimal downtime, and the effects can last several months to a year and beyond.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown — Updated on Sep 9, 2024