In 2022, there were approximately 23 billion minimally invasive procedures performed, with dermal fillers being the second-most performed treatment.1 As the demand for these injectables grows, so does patients' insistence upon a more natural-looking result. Dr. Michelle Henry, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, agrees with them. "When I'm approaching a patient, I'm not looking to make carbon copies of others," she says. "I look at their unique features, the dynamic movement in their face. I want to make them look like themselves, but rejuvenated and restored." To accomplish a natural-looking result, there are four key factors providers and patients should consider, she says.
Personalization
"The first thing we look for is the ability to personalize treatment plans, because every face is different and has different needs," says Dr. Henry. One filler brand she says offers her "the tool kit I need to give my patients personalized and customized results" is Restylane.
"Restylane has a diverse portfolio with products specifically for the under-eye shadows, for the parentheses around the mouth, for the jawline, for the cheeks, for the chin, and more,"2 she says.
Innovative Tech
"The second thing is innovative technology," says Henry, pointing out that filler brands like Restylane are evolving to allow for more bespoke treatments. For example, the brand utilizes two complementary gel technologies for treatment results: NASHA and XpresHAn.
"The NASHA Technology is all about lift and precision,"3,4 says Dr. Henry. "It gives [the face] a nice, firm structure to combat the signs of aging. XpresHAn Technology provides contour and movement, so when you're smiling, laughing, and enjoying your life, the filler moves with you."5,6
Safety
"The next thing is the heritage of the product," says Dr. Henry. "You want to make sure it has a proven safety track record." She says she trusts Restylane because it has been on the market worldwide for 26 years and used in more than 65 million treatments.7,8 Restylane products also offer a safe, effective, and natural-looking outcome that allow people to achieve their aesthetic goals.2,7
Results
Finally, you want to choose a product that has proven results. "During your Restylane treatment, you will see almost immediate improvement," says Dr. Henry. "After a few weeks, you will see your final result: long-lasting reduction in fine lines and wrinkles."2
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
The Restylane family of products are indicated for patients over the age of 21, and includes Restylane®, Restylane-L®, Restylane® Lyft with Lidocaine, Restylane® Silk, Restylane® Kysse, Restylane® Refyne, Restylane® Defyne, Restylane® Contour, and Restylane® Eyelight.
APPROVED USES
Restylane® and Restylane-L® are for mid-to-deep injection into the facial tissue for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds. Restylane® and Restylane-L® are also indicated for injection into the lips.
Restylane®Lyft with Lidocaine is for deep implantation into the facial tissue for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds and for cheek augmentation and for the correction of age-related midface contour deficiencies. Restylane® Lyft with Lidocaine is also indicated for injection into the dorsal hand to correct volume loss.
Restylane® Silk is for lip augmentation and for correction of perioral wrinkles.
Restylane® Kysse is for lip augmentation and for correction of upper perioral wrinkles.
Restylane® Refyne is for mid-to-deep injection into the facial tissue for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds.
Restylane® Defyne is for mid-to-deep injection into the facial tissue for the correction of moderate to severe deep facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds. Restylane® Defyne is also indicated for injection into the mid-to deep dermis (subcutaneous and/or supraperiosteal) for augmentation of the chin region to improve the chin profile in patients with mild to moderate chin retrusion.
Restylane® Contour is for cheek augmentation and for the correction of midface contour deficiencies.
Restylane® Eyelight is for the improvement of infraorbital hollowing.
Do not use if you have severe allergies with a history of severe reactions (anaphylaxis), are allergic to lidocaine or gram-positive bacterial proteins used to make hyaluronic acid, prone to bleeding, or have a bleeding disorder. The safety of use while pregnant or breastfeeding has not been studied. Tell your doctor if you have a history of scarring or pigmentation disorders as these side effects can occur with hyaluronic acid fillers. Tell your doctor if you are planning other cosmetic treatments (i.e., lasers and chemical peels) as there is a possible risk of inflammation at the injection site.
Tell your doctor if you're taking medications that lower your body's immune response or affect bleeding, such as aspirin or warfarin, as these medications may increase the risk of bruising or bleeding at the gel injection site. Using these products on gel injection sites with skin sores, pimples, rashes, hives, cysts, or infections should be postponed until healing is complete.
The most common side effects are swelling, redness, pain, bruising, headache, tenderness, lump formation, itching at the injection site, and impaired hand function. Delayed-onset inflammation near the site of dermal filler injections is one of the known adverse events associated with dermal fillers, and cases have been reported to occur at the dermal filler treatment site following viral or bacterial illnesses or infections, vaccinations, or dental procedures. Typically, the reported inflammation was responsive to treatment or resolved on its own. Serious but rare side effects include delayed onset infections, recurrence of herpetic eruptions, and superficial necrosis at the injection site. The risk of unintentional injection into a blood vessel is small but can occur and could result in serious complications, which may be permanent including, vision abnormalities, blindness, stroke, temporary scabs, or permanent scarring of the skin. As with all skin injection procedures, there is a risk of infection.
To report a side effect with any Restylane® product, please call Galderma Laboratories, L.P at 1-855-425-8722.
To learn more about serious but rare side effects and full Important Safety Information, visit www.RestylaneUSA.com.
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2 Data on file. Galderma Laboratories, L.P. 2023.
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4 Lundgren B, Sandkvist U, Bordier N. and Gauthier B. Using a New Photo Scale to Compare Product Integration of Different Hyaluronan-Based Fillers After Injection in Human Ex Vivo Skin. J Drugs Dermatol 2017, 982–986 (2018).
5 Philipp-Dormston WG, Schuster B, Podda M. Perceived naturalness of facial expression after hyaluronic acid filler injection in nasolabial folds and lower face. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2020;19:1600-1606.
6 Papakonstantinou E, Roth M, Karakiulakis G. Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging. Dermatoendocrinol. 2012 Jul 1;4(3):253-8.
7 Data on file. MA-48087 Galderma Laboratories, L.P. 2021.
8 Data on file. MA-39680 Global 65 Million Restylane Treatments, 2023.